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Manager, Consulting (Grid Planning) 

Current Energy Group is a boutique consulting firm focused on advancing a clean energy transition. Our mission is to empower clients to navigate complexity by providing strategic insights, technical expertise, and tailored solutions. 

Current Energy Group is seeking a motivated and critical thinker with strong technical, quantitative, communication, and organizational skills who excels in a dynamic and occasionally fast-paced work environment. 

The Consulting Manager will oversee project engagements, ensuring that client expectations are met. This position involves conducting analytical studies for electric utilities, including technical, economic, statistical, and financial analyses. The role will support consulting projects related to electric utility generation resource planning, financial evaluations, and regulatory processes. 

Responsibilities 

Project Work: 

• Perform resource planning analysis utilizing capacity expansion, production cost, and resource adequacy models including the development of relevant databases). Evaluate inputs and outputs of peer studies, assess reasonableness, and develop alternative analyses. 
• Develop, utilize, and maintain custom spreadsheet-based tools and other analytical platforms to evaluate energy technologies, programs, and portfolios. 
• Conduct independent analysis to assess impacts of different policies. 
• Develop client deliverables with the preparation of reports, presentations, and formal regulatory filings. Assist with editing, formatting, proofreading, fact-checking, and summarizing comments, reports, and presentations to ensure accuracy and professionalism. 
• Contribute to the firm’s thought leadership on best practices for grid planning and implementation.  

  Project management: 

• Lead and manage projects and proposals, including budget oversight, staff coordination, and client relations, with a focus on electric-sector resource planning issues. 
• Organize meetings, schedules, and team resources to ensure deadlines are met and client satisfaction is achieved. The Consulting Manager will also maintain professional relationships with clients. 
• Oversee and prioritize multiple projects and workstreams at the same time. 
• Write proposals and participate in other business development activities. 

Team Management: 

• Manage and train staff as both a project manager and staff manager. 
• Act as a critical thinker and decision-maker in addressing challenges and finding solutions. 
• Maintain clear and open communication with the team to ensure alignment on goals, expectations, and updates. 
• Support professional growth by offering guidance, coaching, and training opportunities. 

Required Qualifications 

• Degree in Economics, Energy and Environmental Policy, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Operations Research, or related field. 
• A minimum of 3 years of project management experience in a consulting position or similar role. 
• Experience with Expansion Planning and Production Cost Modeling Software (one of EnCompass, PLEXOS, ReEDS, Sienna, GridPath, GenX, etc.). 
• TExperience in transmission planning would be  
• Skilled in scoping and executing spreadsheet analyses, developing models, and creating client-ready deliverables to communicate findings. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams. 
• Background or experience in technical or legal writing and research. 
• Proficient in multitasking and prioritizing critical tasks while managing conflicting demands under tight deadlines. 
• Experienced in managing and training staff, with a proven ability to delegate tasks effectively within a team. 

Desired Qualifications 

• Project management experience in a consulting position or in a similar role. 

A successful candidate does not have to satisfy every requirement listed above. Applying gives the opportunity to be considered.  

Benefits 

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance  
• 401(k) (with company match) 
• PTO, Sick, and Holidays 
• Flexible hours, remote work 
• Salary negotiable and will be commensurate with experience 

This opportunity has an expected start date in December 2024 or January 2025. 

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please describe your experience with electric sector analysis or work in analogous fields. 

Current Energy Group is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and without discrimination, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.