Application Guide

How to Apply for Principal Economist

at The Cadmus Group

🏢 About The Cadmus Group

The Cadmus Group is a mission-driven consulting firm that has been pioneering sustainable change through innovative policy and strategic stakeholder engagement since 1995. Working here means contributing to meaningful environmental and energy solutions while collaborating with a team of experts dedicated to making a tangible impact.

About This Role

As Principal Economist, you will lead complex research and data analysis for energy utility clients, translating findings into actionable recommendations that shape energy efficiency and sustainability programs. This role is impactful because your work directly influences utility strategies and policy decisions, driving measurable environmental and economic benefits.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing team progress on a regression analysis for a utility’s demand response program, then meeting with a client to discuss preliminary findings. You might also mentor junior economists on statistical methods, review project budgets, and prepare a presentation for a stakeholder workshop on energy equity.

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🎯 Who The Cadmus Group Is Looking For

  • An experienced economist with 10+ years (PhD) or equivalent, specializing in energy utility sector analysis and inferential statistics.
  • Proficient in R, Python, SAS, or Stata, with a track record of leading econometric modeling and data collection projects.
  • A strategic thinker who can mentor teams, manage budgets, and communicate complex findings to diverse stakeholders.
  • Familiar with utility industry dynamics, including energy efficiency, demand-side management, and regulatory frameworks.

📝 Tips for Applying to The Cadmus Group

1

Highlight specific energy utility projects where you applied regression analysis or micro-econometrics to drive recommendations.

2

Quantify your experience in budget management, team leadership, and client communication in previous roles.

3

Customize your resume to emphasize statistical software proficiency and familiarity with energy sector data (e.g., load research, AMI data).

4

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your research experience to Cadmus’s mission of sustainable change and policy innovation.

5

Research Cadmus’s recent projects (e.g., on their website) and mention how your skills align with their current work in energy efficiency or electrification.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Demonstrate deep understanding of energy utility challenges and how your econometric expertise can inform practical solutions.', 'Showcase leadership in mentoring teams and managing project deliverables, budgets, and client relationships.', 'Explain your passion for sustainability and how Cadmus’s 30-year legacy in this space aligns with your career goals.', 'Provide a concrete example of translating complex data into actionable recommendations that influenced utility policy or programs.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Cadmus’s energy practice area on their website, focusing on recent publications and case studies.
  • → Look up their work with utility clients like National Grid, Con Edison, or similar to understand their project scope.
  • → Read about Cadmus’s company culture and values, especially their commitment to diversity and sustainability.
  • → Familiarize yourself with key energy policy frameworks (e.g., state-level energy efficiency resource standards) that Cadmus frequently engages with.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you led a team through a complex econometric analysis for an energy utility client.
2 How would you approach designing a study to evaluate the impact of a utility energy efficiency program?
3 Discuss your experience with inferential statistics and regression analysis in the context of utility data.
4 How do you manage competing priorities across multiple projects while ensuring quality and budget adherence?
5 What do you know about current trends in the energy sector (e.g., electrification, DERs) and how they affect utility economics?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application without tailoring to Cadmus’s specific focus on sustainability and utility clients.
  • Overemphasizing academic research without demonstrating applied experience in the energy sector or client-facing work.
  • Neglecting to showcase leadership and mentoring experience, which is central to the Principal role.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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