Principal Economist

What You’ll Be Doing

Cadmus is seeking an experienced economist and demand response expert to join its Energy Sector team. The Energy Division at Cadmus provides advanced analytic and strategic consulting services to energy companies, utilities, governments, and non‑profit organizations across the United States and around the world. The qualified candidate will manage projects, design and lead quantitative analyses, create written reports on findings, present to external audiences, and contribute to business development.

They will work on a range of complex issues related to demand side management (DSM), which encompasses distributed energy resources, electrification, decarbonization, demand response, energy efficiency, flexible load resources, virtual power plants, and retail rate design.

Cadmus provides government, commercial, and other private organizations worldwide with technology‑empowered advisory and implementation services. We help our clients achieve their goals and drive lasting, impactful change by leveraging transformative digital solutions and unparalleled expertise across domains.

At Cadmus, we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. As a member of our team, you’ll collaborate with leading experts to support our clients across the globe. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and ample opportunities for professional growth.

• Lead and guide research, primary and secondary data collection, statistical and micro‑econometric data analysis, and reporting tasks to support consulting engagements with energy utility clients, including projects related to demand response, EV managed charging, distributed energy resources, battery storage and virtual power plants, industrial strategic energy efficiency, and dynamic pricing.
• Mentor project teams in analyzing collected data. Synthesize research findings to resolve research questions, identify trends, and derive insights relevant to client objectives.
• Translate research findings and analysis results into meaningful conclusions supported by demonstrable data and develop actionable recommendations.
• Conduct detailed reviews of project staff’s deliverables to ensure high‑quality, accurate, and error‑free work.
• Proactively communicate with project team members and clients to accomplish project goals, provide clear and consistent communications on projects and tasks, and raise any concerns or issues before they become problems.
• Communicate clearly and professionally (oral and written) with colleagues and clients in varying time zones.
• Monitor project health including budgets, project planning, staff balancing, and resource management.
• Develop detailed memos, reports and PowerPoint presentations of results, findings, methodologies, and data sources, and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Work independently and collaboratively across Cadmus to deliver high‑value solutions to clients.

• BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or other related quantitative fields AND 15 to 18 years of relevant professional experience OR
• MA/MS in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or other related quantitative fields with 12 to 15 years relevant professional experience OR
• PhD in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or other related quantitative fields with 10+ years relevant professional experience.
• Professional experience with statistical software programs such as R, Python, SAS, or Stata.
• Familiarity with or work experience in the electricity sector and/or utility industry.
• Demonstrated experience with inferential statistics, specifically sampling and research design, statistical analysis, and regression analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with high attention to detail.
• Initiative and ability to prioritize and take ownership of assignments, including adapting to changes in a…