Senior Analyst, Building Energy Codes

Are you passionate about addressing the climate crisis through decarbonizing buildings? Join our growing team at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and play a critical role in reducing energy use by 50% by 2050. As part of our dynamic and collaborative organization, you'll help drive energy efficiency nationwide while advancing critical policy and program innovations among state and local governments, utilities, NGOs, and private-sector stakeholders.

ACEEE is looking for a Senior Analyst to be a key member of the National Energy Codes Collaborative team, as well as to support a new project to advance residential energy codes towards net zero carbon. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic environment, playing a key role in advancing energy efficiency and decarbonization in buildings across the U.S. You will support the implementation of building energy codes at the state and local levels, assist in research efforts, and contribute to a variety of ACEEE’s leading efforts to shape the future of energy codes and standards.

About ACEEE:

ACEEE is a leading national nonprofit organization committed to driving transformative policy and program innovations that build a vibrant, equitable, and energy-efficient economy. Our work focuses on reducing energy consumption, protecting the environment, and improving the health and well-being of communities nationwide. ACEEE’s collaborative and fast-paced culture fosters professional growth and encourages innovation, while emphasizing equity, inclusion, and diversity in all aspects of our work.

If you’re ready to make a tangible difference in the fight against climate change and advance energy efficiency in buildings, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Overview:

The Senior Analyst will be a member of ACEEE’s buildings program and will play a key role in the ACEEE-led National Energy Codes Collaborative. The Codes Collaborative is a major new nationwide initiative that empowers states and jurisdictions to effectively and sustainably implement updated building energy codes through collaboration, technical assistance, and capacity building. The buildings program tackles a wide range of issues, including zero-energy and zero-carbon construction, retrofits, embodied carbon, affordable housing, electrification, workforce development, resilience, and the adoption of advanced building technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in energy codes, building performance, resource development, and stakeholder engagement. You will be expected to contribute across multiple projects, lead and contribute to technical research and resource development, help coordinate workgroups, and engage with key stakeholders across different sectors. These activities are expected to lead to the publication of energy code implementation toolkits, case studies, topic briefs, an interactive guidebook, and energy code amendments and modules.

Core Responsibilities:

• Research: Contribute to research efforts; assist in compiling findings, analyzing data, and framing actionable recommendations and takeaways.
• Resource Development: Lead the development of technical resources (e.g., toolkits, case studies, guidebooks/roadmaps, and energy code amendments/modules) with input and collaboration from other ACEEE and partner staff.
• Supporting Collaborative Sessions & Workshops: Help organize and facilitate in-person and virtual events aimed at advancing energy code implementation; prepare materials for presentations and other communication platforms.
• Assisting in Technical Advisory Groups: Provide support to Codes team in offering technical advisory and assistance to external stakeholders and in the development of new codes, strategies, and resources.
• Project Management: Manage specific project tasks and ensure timely delivery of work products using project management skills and tools to track progress and communicate effectively with team members.
• Stakeholder Engagement/Outreach: Engage a wide range of stakeholders, ensuring active participation and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong skills in researching energy efficiency, building decarbonization, and related topics.
• Knowledge of building envelope/mechanical/energy systems, energy code field studies, workforce development, resilience, or other keys to effective energy efficiency policies.
• Familiarity with energy code development, implementation, and/or energy code field studies is highly preferred.
• Ability to formulate quantitative and qualitative research questions, compile and evaluate data, and synthesize complex information to provide clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with excellent organizational and project management skills. Familiarity with Asana or other project manage software a plus.
• Experience managing working groups and helping to keep them on track.
• Experience identifying, engaging, and working with diverse stakeholders to build consensus and achieve goals.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, external partners, and senior staff.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.

Required Education:

• A degree in engineering, architecture, environmental studies, public policy, urban planning, or related fields.
  • Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience, OR
  • Master’s degree and 3 years of experience, OR
  • PhD with 1 year of experience.
  • Work experience must include energy efficiency and decarbonization in buildings, energy and environmental policy, or energy policy analysis

Preferred start date: February 2025. The position can be located in Washington, DC, or remote in the U.S. states.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary range is $61,800 – 77,250. ACEEE’s generous benefits package includes health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan; transportation and bike-share benefits; three weeks of vacation in the first year and four weeks thereafter; we are closed for the week between Christmas and New Year’s.

To apply: Use the link below to use the Paylocity Recruitment portal. Be sure to submit your cover letter and resume. We do not accept phone calls or emails about the position.

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2912583/American-Council-for-an-Energy-Efficient-Economy/Sr-Analyst-Building-Energy-Codes

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ACEEE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to race, sex, color, age, religion, creed, class, sexual orientation, national origin, and disability. ACEEE is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in its organization and encourages applicants with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply.