Practice Consultant, Demand Side Management

CLEAResult•New York, VT

3d•$65,800 - $98,700

About The Position

At CLEAResult, we lead the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral energy-efficient future for our communities and our planet. We do that by creating a people-first culture built on trust, accountability, and transparency; where every employee – regardless of position, role, or identity is treated with respect and given an equal chance to thrive. The Practice Consultant supports the design, commercialization, and successful realization of energy solutions across utility and public-sector programs. This role focuses on developing client-specific solutions during the sales and proposal process, and on working with delivery teams to help ensure those solutions are executable, scalable, and deliver measurable outcomes in market. The Practice Consultant operates as a solution designer, collaborator, and contributor to practice-building, supporting program design across geographies while helping strengthen organizational capabilities, refine offerings, and drive growth.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in energy efficiency, demand-side management, electrification, or related fields.
Demonstrated success supporting the design and delivery of energy programs or solutions.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and data interpretation skills (Excel, PowerBI or similar tools).
Familiarity with regulated utility environments, filings, and evaluation frameworks.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and deliver results under tight timelines.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
If applicable, meet all DOT qualification requirements and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local transportation regulations.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without the need for employer sponsorship or support.
Successful hires must pass pre-employment checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting program offerings across multiple markets.
Demonstrated expertise in process design, workflow mapping, and operational optimization.
Experience leveraging advanced analytics or AI tools to improve efficiency and outcomes.
Background in engineering, economics, environmental science, DSM programming or related analytical or DSM-based disciplines.

Responsibilities

Support solution design for pursuits, including measure strategies, program structure, budgets, and pricing.
Translate market, regulatory, and client needs into tailored program designs.
Develop solution specifications tailored to a specific client, geography, or location, in alignment with delivery capabilities and technical requirements.
Contribute to development of compelling, defensible proposals that support successful pursuit outcomes.
Support continuity between proposal assumptions and program execution during handoff to the Program Delivery team.
Partner with delivery teams to help ensure designed solutions are feasible, scalable, and aligned with operational realities.
Work with teams to finalize solution specifications, ensuring the value proposition is incorporated into RFP responses or Statements of Work (SOWs).
Work with cross-functional teams across business development, delivery, engineering, product, IT, and marketing.
Help align stakeholders around unified solution strategies and navigate competing priorities to support cohesive program designs.
Operate with some independence while taking direction in time-sensitive and complex environments.
Apply and help refine solution design methodologies, frameworks, and best practices.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and consistency in program design.
Contribute to development of training materials and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Maintain working knowledge of DSM, electrification, and distributed energy resource programs, including regulatory and evaluation considerations.
Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies to inform solution strategies.
Support occasional client presentations; prior experience in a client-facing role is desirable.
Work with Product, Engineering, and Business Intelligence teams to support the direction of solutions and service offerings.
Help identify gaps in current offerings aligned with market demand.
Contribute to revenue growth through development of solutions and competitive positioning.
Support pricing strategies, cost modeling, and financial analyses to ensure commercial viability.