Market Transformation Senior Consultant

Location:
Arlington, VA, United States
Business:
Energy Systems
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
5230
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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About the role

DNV Energy System’s North America group is seeking a Senior Energy Market Transformation Consultant to join our Markets team. As part of a growing and agile business, our Markets team is looking for a consultant with a broad range of project management, strategic planning, and market research experience to lead and coordinate related tasks and projects.

  • Are you excited about the opportunities created by the energy transition to decarbonize our economy?
  • Are you passionate about thinking strategically and holistically about the future of energy?
  • Are you looking for an opportunity to collaborate with a team of engaged, creative colleagues to deliver industry-leading solutions?

In this role, you will be joining a high-performing team of socioeconomic research and technical specialists committed to helping clients navigate the energy transition. You will serve as a subject matter expert, project manager, or key contributor on studies that monitor and measure the effect that program interventions have or can have on the market as well as market research to support the development of markets or technologies that advance the energy transition. This includes a mix of market characterization/transformation studies, process evaluations, net-to-gross and non-energy impact research. This role will also lead and contribute to proactive business development and proposal creation.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with client-facing experience in energy, climate change, and/or risk assurance that is seeking a role that involves strategic, big picture thinking, collaboration, and an interdisciplinary approach to solving complex challenges.

This role is based in any of DNV’s continental U.S. offices, presenting a hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from a DNV office. Preferred office locations include North Andover or Medford, MA; Portland, ME; New York, NY; Arlington, VA; Madison, WI; Oakland, CA; and Portland, OR. Other office locations may be considered.

What You’ll Do

In this multifaceted role, you will continue to leverage and expand your skill set in the energy industry, socio-economic evaluation methods and frameworks, and delivering products that support client needs. You will be responsible for:

  • Supporting project-based teams in the delivery of studies and analyses by acting as a leader and subject matter expert. This can include project management, client interaction, development of proposals or work plans, leadership on best practices and innovation, data collection, data analysis, and preparation of deliverables and presentation of results.
  • Provide insights and lead and/or support research and analyses focused on addressing the energy transition including evaluation of market transformation programs and program designs, the distribution of benefits from utility-sponsored programs, non-energy impact assessments, market characterizations, socio-economic analyses, comprehensive utility planning processes, and best practice reviews.  
  • Ensure all work products are high quality, effective, timely, and accessible to diverse stakeholder groups while proactively leveraging DNV’s wide and deep bench of analysts and consultants to ensure high standards of accuracy
  • Identify opportunities for adding value and develop innovative approaches, or collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to address the changing energy landscape
  • Mentor and coach junior staff on market research best practices and ensure other project teams incorporate research best practices into their study designs
  • Interpret customers’ problems to be solved and questions to be addressed and convert into value-added opportunities. Talk to clients and potential clients about their organizations’ goals and needs around decarbonization and equity.
  • Operate with a teamwork mentality that leads to building and maintaining interpersonal relationships, providing guidance to researchers and consultants and collaborating with other project managers and team members to share knowledge and best practices.

What we offer
  • Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
  • Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
  • Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
  • Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
  • Education reimbursement program
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
  • Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
  • Career advancement opportunities

*Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election*

DNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or
business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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About you

What is Required

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum five (5) years of work experience in the energy industry, data collection and analysis, survey design and implementation, or market research
  • Minimum two (2) years of project management and/or business development experience or a similar project leadership role
  • Willingness to undertake new and exciting activities and think creatively to find a solution to a problem. An interest in using data and research to tell a story
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact across a broad range of audiences and technical backgrounds including internal and external clients, stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
  • Ability to manage time and workload effectively to complete multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; comfortable communicating with team members with different cultural backgrounds and experience
  • Pre-employment drug and background screening required

What is Preferred

  • Master's degree or equivalent experience with emphasis in a relevant discipline (i.e. policy, social, political or environmental science, urban studies, applied and behavioral economics)
  • Experience in the energy sector
  • Experience in a consulting environment

*Immigration-related benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.*

Benefits

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Personal Development

You’ll have a lot of opportunities to learn and grow. Whether it’s building your network, having resources to plan and realise your career goals or enjoying genuine freedom to satisfy your curiosity, we’ll make sure you’re always growing and developing.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

401(k)

DNV provides the option for eligible employees to enroll in our professional managed 401(k) plan. We’ll match up to a percentage of employee elected investment, which will become fully vested after a few years.

Healthcare and more

You’ll have multiple medical plans to choose from including Dental, Vision, RX plans, AD&D, Critical Illness, ST/LT Disability, Paid Parental Leave, Virtual TalkSpace Therapy.

Additional benefits

ID theft protection, generous PTO accrual, company paid holidays, discounted pet insurance, charitable donation matching, additional vacation hours purchase plan, commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.