Project Analyst -- Louisiana Statewide Energy Efficiency Program

APTIM is seeking a Project Analyst for the Louisiana Statewide Energy Efficiency Program, responsible for providing technical and administrative support. The role involves program management, reporting, and data analytics related to energy efficiency improvements. Candidates can work remotely but may need to attend some meetings in Baton Rouge. Ideal applicants should have experience in energy efficiency, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
At APTIM, we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.

Job Overview:

APTIM Energy Transitions is seeking a Project Analyst with programmatic and project management experience to work with the Louisiana Statewide Energy Efficiency program team and provide technical and administrative support. APTIM is responsible for designing and managing program operations; measuring, tracking, and reporting results; marketing, outreach, and community engagement; and providing engineering and technical resources. The Louisiana Public Service Commission's Statewide Energy Efficiency program will provide incentives to customers for making electric and gas efficiency improvements to residential and commercial buildings. This can be a fully remote position, may be required to attend some meetings or be in the office three days a week if near an APTIM office location. APTIM prefers applicants in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lake Charles, Monroe, Shreveport, Alexandria or remote within Louisiana with the ability to attend meetings in Baton Rouge. This position will report to the Program Operations Manager working directly with the Louisiana Statewide Energy Efficiency Program team.

APTIM's Energy Transition team is a recognized leader in the marketplace. Our technical experts deliver highly innovative projects and complex client solutions providing the full breadth of energy solutions including energy management, carbon management, smart energy infrastructure, distributed energy resources (DER), and carbon-free mobility solutions. Our consultants proactively collaborate with clients to define and implement strategies and campaigns around key business drivers, with the primary focus of finding and delivering high-impact projects exceeding expectations and meeting the unique needs for our clients.

The Project Analyst will support development of program designs, lead reporting and data analytics within the Louisiana Statewide Energy Efficiency program and will immediately assume an active role supporting the planning and operational activities for the programs. Industry and technical knowledge in business and residential energy efficiency is desired. The ideal candidate will be able to operate independently, rapidly summarize large amounts of information or data and create executive summaries that accurately represent detailed information. The Project Analyst must be a critical thinker, able to manage multiple tasks, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to maintain positive relationships with colleagues and implementation contractors. The role requires a person who is accountable, process driven, detail-oriented, and pragmatic. Individuals in this role will be expected to embrace a collaborative approach, take ownership of their workspace, and find solutions to challenges as they arise. You will be working with others who are passionate about energy efficiency and making a positive impact on the industry.

What you can expect from APTIM:
• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
• Work as part of an energy efficiency team ensuring the administration, implementation, and verification of Louisiana Statewide Energy Efficiency projects are successfully executed.
• Develop reporting that aligns with Louisiana Public Service Commission requirements and provides operations leadership insights to improve operations.
• Create and streamline processes in collaboration with the Program Operations Manager and other program leadership to reduce effort and improve timeliness, predictability and quality of outputs.
• Conduct QA/QC of program processes and protocols, offering improvements and recommendations.
• Support contract management, including reporting and tracking program performance and metrics.
• Directly assist in the resolution of program operation and management issues.
• Lead or support project management activities by providing project management tools, facilitating meetings and/or following-up with action items from assigned team members.
• Maintain, update, and add entries to the system databases accurately.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment within the team and broader organization.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Ensuring compliance with all APTIM quality and safety policies as well as all OSHA regulations.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5+ years' program/project experience related to energy efficiency programs, implementation, or administrative oversight.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and interpret information to proceed with appropriate actions.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage time, work independently and prioritize projects within established deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience with CRM systems and tracking systems Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Desired/Preferred Qualifications:
• CEM, PMP, or similar certification or the desire to obtain.
• 2+ years' experience in the energy efficiency industry preferred.
• Knowledge of residential and commercial energy efficiency technologies including lighting, HVAC, water heating, appliances, and building envelope and how they affect utility consumption and demand.
• Experience with project management and analytics software solutions.

Who we are and what we do:

APTIM is a global industry leader headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, APTIM specializes in critical infrastructure, technical and data solutions, program management, environmental services, resilience, as well as sustainability and energy solutions. Our dedicated people have the proven experience and expertise to provide integrated services and solutions to government agencies, commercial, industrial, and energy customers. APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and the natural world, and creating an inclusive equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our people.

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