Principal Economist

• Lead and guide research, data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting for energy utility consulting engagements related to demand response, EV managed charging, distributed energy resources, and dynamic pricing.
• Mentor project teams, synthesize research findings, and translate analysis into actionable recommendations for clients.
• Manage project budgets, planning, staff balancing, and resource management while ensuring high-quality deliverables.

This role advances the transition to a clean energy future by optimizing demand-side management programs, reducing energy consumption, and integrating renewable resources, thereby mitigating climate change and strengthening the natural world.

• BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or related quantitative field with 7-9 years experience; OR MA/MS with 5-7 years; OR PhD with 2-5 years.
• Professional experience with statistical software (R, Python, SAS, or Stata) and inferential statistics (sampling, research design, regression analysis).
• Familiarity with the electricity sector and/or utility industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, vibrant and collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth. Minimum starting salary: $145,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, voluntary time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance.

Cadmus provides government, commercial, and private organizations worldwide with technology-empowered advisory and implementation services, helping clients achieve transformative goals in energy, environment, and society.