Market Research & Evaluation Sr. Manager / Principal

Resource Innovations is seeking a Market Research & Evaluation Sr. Manager or Principal to join our team. This position will be part of a dynamic, cross‑functional team developing and executing market research, developing evaluation plans, and overseeing third‑party evaluators for California’s new market transformation program (CalMTA). CalMTA is focused on developing initiatives that accelerate adoption of emerging and underutilized energy efficiency technologies, services, and practices resulting in significant environmental and social benefits. California residents preferred, but remote candidates with California experience will be considered. Responsibilities Design research and evaluation plans for Market Transformation Initiatives (MTIs) to support key planning, program implementation, and investment decisions. Serve the cross‑functional team as the lead on research and evaluation methods aligning the objectives of research activities with initiative goals. Provide technical expertise and quality management for the team’s market research, evaluation, analysis, and reporting activities. Mentor team members, as appropriate, to ensure application of best practices in research, evaluation, and analysis of MTIs. Serve as a liaison between MTI market research, evaluation, forecasting, and strategy leads – to ensure that MTI forecasts, plans, and implementation align with market research and evaluation findings. Review research and evaluation plans and key deliverables. Manage the communication of research and evaluation findings both internally and externally. Manage third‑party contractors commissioned to provide primary market research and/or MTI evaluations. Lead a team of energy program‑focused process evaluation and market research professionals. Fully lead and manage projects from concept to implementation, including the development of plans, budgets, deliverables, and presentations. Organize, lead and participate in client and stakeholder meetings. Actively seek new opportunities for growing/expanding work with existing clients. Identify and develop business with new clients, including lead generation and supporting proposal development. Oversee primary and secondary data collection efforts as well as conducting data analysis. Provide guidance to junior and mid‑level staff on methods; conduct quality check of results and deliverables. Lead and support technical report writing; contribute to draft reports, including results and actionable recommendations. Communicate with clients in a timely manner and exhibit sound consulting business practices (timely delivery, managing to budget, margins, invoicing, aging). Other duties as assigned. Qualifications A minimum of 10 years’ experience working in a professional environment, with at least 5 years in market research or evaluation. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Social and Environmental Sciences, Public Policy, or Economics); Master’s degree preferred. Experience developing and leading the implementation of research, evaluation, and analysis plans – using appropriate methods to address research objectives. Experience leading and interpreting quantitative and qualitative analysis. Experience conducting market research based on secondary sources. Experience conducting primary market research using a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods. Research instrument design, using a variety of research techniques. Working knowledge of statistics and sampling and their relevance to developing high value research. Competency with one or more data analysis software packages. Excellent writing, data analysis, interpretation, and presentation skills. A minimum of 3 years’ experience supervising research and analysis professionals is preferred. Compensation & Benefits Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications for the position. The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $109,000-$174,000. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, education and location. At Resource Innovations, we believe supporting our people is essential to delivering impact. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work‑life balance. This includes three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings. Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre‑employment drug screen may also be required. The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice. Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work. #J-18808-Ljbffr