ScottMadden is seeking an Energy Research Analyst for our Raleigh, NC office. This is a high-visibility position reporting to Partner and Director of Research. The Energy Research Analyst will provide analytical support to the Research Department, supporting the firm’s Energy Practice. The analyst will also provide administrative and practice organization support to the firm’s Energy Practice Leader. The Energy Research Analyst will also frequently work with partners, our clean tech manager, and consulting staff, as well as clients, on assigned projects. Some occasional travel may be required, but it will be infrequent. Relocation expenses will not be provided. ScottMadden has a hybrid working environment. We expect all employees to spend some of their time in the office each week.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, both primary and secondary (leveraging resources like periodicals, reports, etc.), including web-based research, in support of consulting projects, business development, firm publications, and consultant, client, and media inquiries
• Extract and manipulate data and reports from commercial and in-house databases, as well as public data sources, and input data as needed
• Support organization and administration of the firm’s energy practice
• Prepare reports and presentations suitable for executive review, including company briefing books, industry or subject-matter overviews, white papers, and other thought leadership publications, including our twice-annual Energy Industry Update
• Monitor industry developments and news, synthesize and disseminate for consultants in various energy-related communities of practice
• Support knowledge management activities, including organizing and retrieving research, deliverables, and other resources produced or provided by consultants, and administration of the firm’s periodicals and databases
• Conduct spreadsheet- and database-based analysis, synthesize data from multiple sources, and develop charts to illustrate findings
• Perform other tasks in support of the research function

Qualifications:

• Team-oriented and service-oriented attitude
• A self-starter with the ability to work without close supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Good writing and quantitative skills, with the ability to write and speak clearly and concisely and communicate at a professional level
• A quick study, with an ability to synthesize sometimes technical information quickly, concisely, and accurately and to distill and communicate it in a professional setting
• Strong proficiency with M.S. Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education and Experience Requirements:

• B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Mathematics, or a similar discipline
• Up to 2 years in a similar role is preferred but not required

Our Firm

ScottMadden is a general management consulting firm with two main practice areas — Energy and Corporate & Shared Services. We work with forward-thinking clients across a wide variety of business units and functions, including human capital management, finance & accounting, supply chain, and more. Our industry focus is also expansive. In addition to energy, we work in health care, higher education, technology, communications, manufacturing, consumer products, and professional services. ScottMadden has an extremely competitive benefits package, including 401k profit sharing, low-cost health coverage, and 16 weeks of parental leave after one year of service.

Our Culture

ScottMadden is an inclusive, tight-knit community of professionals where both collaboration and individual performance are rewarded. Initiative and creativity are recognized and valued. Our culture is both collegial and entrepreneurial. Employees build relationships that extend beyond the office and are always willing to help one another to ensure the work for our clients is done right. ScottMadden is ideal for making your mark and taking your career to the next level. Feedback is provided frequently, with structured review processes occurring annually.