Job Details: Analyst - Business Solutions

Job Title Analyst - Business Solutions
Company Ecos
Location Portland OR (US)
Date Posted 11/16/09
Business Solutions

The Business Solutions Division is a leading advisor and solutions provider to companies looking to improve their environmental, financial and competitive performance. As climate change issues and resource management strategies become more complex, we are positioned to become the leading provider of environmental solutions and services. This growing business has an impressive and growing list of clients that are engaged within a broad offering that includes feasibility studies, climate policy advising, corporate climate strategies, GHG measurement, management strategies and green marketing.

As the marketplace evolves, the opportunities are plentiful for creating a positive environmental impact while assisting in Ecos’ growth. Our Business Solutions team has an immediate need for an experienced and motivated Analyst located in our Portland, Ore., headquarters to become a key member of our Business Solutions unit. In this key role, you will report to our Director of Business Solutions and have the opportunity to significant impact on our continued success.

Role Description

As an Analyst in the Business Solutions group, you will understand and analyze a variety of energy and water technologies and conservation strategies from a financial and environmental perspective. You will understand a wide variety of energy- and water-efficient technologies and clean energy generation systems, and be responsible for detailed financial analyses and the supporting research to keep these analyses up to date.

You will be responsible for the collection, management, analysis, and reporting of all quantitative information. In this capacity, you will conduct cost-benefit evaluations, quantify environmental benefits for individual projects and aggregated initiatives, conduct feasibility studies, and perform ad hoc analyses as needed. You will be responsible for the data management and calculations related to greenhouse gas inventories, visual representations of this data, and QA/QC. You will conduct research to support the analytics and technologies, and express analytic results through report writing and presentations. You will work closely with the Business Solutions team to fully evaluate environmental solutions for our clients.

Role Competencies

As our ideal candidate, you have a background in energy, finance, economics and/or engineering with a focus on quantitative analysis and data management. You possess an advanced degree and at least 5 years of progressive, professional experience in a consultative role in sustainability, energy efficiency and/or renewable energy. You bring a minimum of five years of experience in quantitative analysis and data management and a proven track record of technology evaluation and financial modeling.

You have proven problem-solving skills and the ability to work in diverse organizations. Experience in financial and marketing analysis is important as well, with an understanding of business and financial decision implications when delivering projects. Strong computer skills in Excel are important, and programming in VBA is a plus. Certified Energy Manager (CEM) designation is a plus.

In this role, you bring a willingness to challenge traditional approaches, with a focus on creativity and innovation in your work and in your approach. This includes effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills along with excellent negotiation, presentation and public speaking abilities. You must be a visible leader with a bias toward spending time with customers, employees and other industry participants.

You must demonstrate the passion, drive and commitment to overcome challenges and achieve excellent results. You bring a high energy level, strong work ethic, and passion for the Ecos mission, vision and values.

Ecos Information

Our salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. We are a performance-based meritocracy and have a goal-based incentive program and generous employee benefits. Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and short- and long-term disability insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts and 401(k) with a generous employer match.

To learn more about Ecos and apply online, please visit our Web site at: http://www.ecosconsulting.com/about/careers/.

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