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Charles River Associates

About Charles River Associates

The Charles River Associates (CRA) Energy practice provides strategic, economic and regulatory advice on issues covering the energy ecosystem and the underlying energy transition internationally. Our expert advisors focus evidence-based research, rigorous analysis, and first-hand industry expertise to devise strategies, manage risks and uncertainty, identify and help unlock value pools (this feels redundant of strategy, at a layer down that is not appropriate for this sentence), advise on transactions, and transform operating models. We further provide expert witness support in regulatory matters, investor state disputes, international arbitration and civil litigation. 

For over 50 years, CRA has been a premier consulting firm that offers employees a place to learn from a diverse group of consultants, industry experts, and academics. At CRA you will be exposed to leading minds who use economic, financial, and business analysis to solve complex world problems for an impressive roster of clients, including major law firms, Fortune 100 companies, and government agencies. Through a collegial environment, formal and informal training opportunities, and a broad array of professional development resources, your experience at CRA will open doors for you as you accelerate your career.

We are seeking qualified candidates with prior experience, and knowledge of power and gas market modeling and analysis to join our team. We are hiring for positions across multiple levels. The job qualifications below are the minimal requirements

Responsibilities

  • Acting as a principal custodian of some of the Energy practice’s power and natural gas market models, including capacity expansion models, production cost models, storage models, reliability models, and revenue requirement models.
  • Performing a broad range of quantitative consulting tasks such as developing power and gas market scenarios and assumptions, evaluating new energy technologies, calculating LCOEs, and running market simulations and interpreting results.
  • Managing and contributing to engagements involving utility integrated resource plans, commercial due diligence of power plants and energy infrastructure, reliability and RTO assessments, and other power and gas sector analysis
  • Supporting the development of industry leading models through research and analysis, programming, and model vetting in areas like reliability (LOLE), resource adequacy (ELCC), storage, and EV/DER penetration.
  • Developing presentations and reports to concisely, comprehensively, and accurately share findings with clients on complex matters.
  • Presenting to senior- and mid-level staff of clients
  • Overseeing junior staff in the production of reports, presentations, and market analyses.

Job Qualifications

  • Background in operations research, economics, computer science, finance, or engineering
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • A minimum two years of professional experience in power and/or natural gas market modeling using tools like AURORAxmp, PLEXOS, PROMOD, and Encompass.
  • Strong interest in and knowledge of power and natural gas market modeling and solving client challenges that depend on this modeling
  • Excellent presentation skills and writing ability 
  • Strong problem solving abilities and resourcefulness
  • Working well in a team environment, and willingness to provide mentorship and supervision to junior staff members
  • Previous project and client management required
  • Can be located in Boston or Washington DC; hybrid working environment

Our Commitment to Diversity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our focus on equity and inclusion, we work to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Work Location, Flexibility, and COVID Safety

We believe that an in-person environment provides the best opportunity for CRA to deliver on its promise of career growth and development for all colleagues. As we transition back to our offices, we will continue to monitor local government and regulatory guidance and adapt our safety guidelines, including proof-of-vaccination requirements, accordingly. We provide our colleagues with the day-to-day flexibility to periodically work from home. For those who begin the interview process with CRA, your recruiting point of contact will be available to answer any questions about work location and COVID safety you may have

The statements included in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

CRA is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AAE): Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled.

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