{"id":3489990,"url":"https://alion.io/job/guidehouse-managing-consulting-human-centered-reserach-for-energy-efficiency-programs","title":"Managing Consulting - Human Centered Reserach for Energy Efficiency Programs","company":{"id":4179,"name":"Guidehouse","domain":"guidehouse.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/guidehouse","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"services","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":81,"open_postings":108,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.75,"repost_share":0.037,"time_to_fill_p50_days":28,"computed_at":"2026-11-02T06:13:15Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Boulder, United States","New York, United States","Arlington, United States","Chicago, United States","San Antonio, United States","Atlanta, United States","Boston, United States","United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":102000,"max":170000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":170000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-29T23:08:29Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-29","last_verified_at":"2026-11-02T07:58:32Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"Job Family:\nSustainability ConsultingTravel Required:\nUp to 10%Clearance Required:\nNoneWhat You Will Do:\nThis Managing Consultant role requires strong experience in primary research methods, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and usability studies, as well as project management and creative problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will lead human-centered research throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and data collection to analysis and insight development, helping clients create programs and services that drive desired outcomes and positive customer experiences.\nThe role also requires experience managing large-scale survey efforts, administering the Qualtrics platform, and translating quantitative and qualitative findings into actionable insights. Expertise in net-to-gross analysis, attribution methodologies, and interpretation of evaluation results is highly desired to support program evaluations. The candidate should be comfortable tailoring research approaches to unique client needs and navigating ambiguity in evolving program environments.\nResponsibilities:\nLead human-centered research engagements throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, data collection, analysis, and insight development.\nDesign and execute primary research methods such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, and usability studies to answer client questions and improve program outcomes.\nLead the development, programming, testing, deployment, and management of survey research efforts using Qualtrics, ensuring data quality, respondent experience, and efficient survey operations.\nDevelop evaluation plans, research frameworks, and analytical approaches aligned to client objectives and program performance questions.\nAnalyze qualitative and quantitative data, synthesize findings, and translate research into clear, actionable recommendations and compelling visualizations.\nConduct and interpret survey analyses, net-to-gross assessments, attribution research, and participant decision-making studies to support evaluation and program performance objectives.\nServe as a trusted advisor to clients by identifying challenges, recommending solutions, and guiding evaluation, customer experience, and program strategy decisions.\nTailor research approaches to unique client needs, navigate ambiguity, and make sound methodological tradeoffs in evolving program environments.\nManage work plans, staffing, deadlines, budgets, and project risks across multiple engagements while collaborating closely with team leadership.\nParticipate in and lead business development, training, knowledge sharing, and cultural efforts.\nDrive cultural values through exemplary leadership, a people-first approach, and cultivation of an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.\nWhat You Will Need:\nMust be a US Permanent Resident or US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.\nBachelor's degree AND Five (5+) plus years relevant post-graduation work experience; Or Master's degree AND Three (3+) plus years relevant post-graduation work experience. Degree emphasis should be in either human-centric research and design, analysis, logical reasoning, and/or problem solving (e.g., social science, economics, market research, etc.).\nStrong experience in primary research methods, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and usability studies.\nStrong consulting and client-facing skills with the ability to serve as a trusted advisor.\nMust demonstrate experience with the following:Leading human-centered research initiatives from planning through analysis, insight development, and client reporting.\nDesigning, programming, administering, and managing surveys within Qualtrics or similar research platforms.\nAnalyzing qualitative and quantitative data and communicating findings clearly to clients and stakeholders.\nSynthesizing customer, participant, and stakeholder insights into actionable recommendations that improve programs, services, and customer experiences.\n\nProject management experience, including managing multiple workstreams, deadlines, staffing, budgets, and client expectations.\nCreative problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguous problem spaces.\nKnowledge of evaluation methodologies, including net-to-gross analysis, attribution assessment, participant decision-making research, and survey-based evaluation approaches.\nAbility to tailor research approaches to unique client needs and evolving program environments.\nAbility to collaborate with team leadership and keep them informed of project progress, risks, and key developments.\nAbility to travel.\nAbility to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office as needed.\nWhat Would Be Nice To Have:\nPreference will be given to candidates residing within 50 miles of Guidehouse Office.\nBachelor's or Master's degree in human-centric research and design.\nExperience with energy efficiency programs or energy-related technologies, programs, and services.\nExperience leading multiple portfolios in net-to-gross, attribution, free-ridership, spillover, or related EM&V analyses within the Utilities/Energy industry. \nExperience serving as a Qualtrics administrator, governance lead, or center-of-excellence lead supporting multiple research teams and projects.\nExperience using visualizations such as journey maps, customer journeys, personas, lifecycle analyses, and other human-centered design artifacts to communicate insights.\nExperience developing new research approaches when no clear precedent or best practice exists.\nFamiliarity with EM&V, market research, customer behavior analysis, program evaluation, and regulatory environments.\nThe annual salary range for this position is $102,000.00-$170,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. What We Offer:\nGuidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.\nBenefits include:\nMedical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance\n\nPersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays\n\nPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus\n\nParental Leave and Adoption Assistance\n\n401(k) Retirement Plan\n\nBasic Life & Supplemental Life\n\nHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\n\nShort-Term & Long-Term Disability\n\nStudent Loan PayDown\n\nTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities\n\nSkills Development & Certifications\n\nEmployee Referral Program\n\nCorporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach\n\nEmergency Back-Up Childcare Program\n\nMobility Stipend\n\nAbout Guidehouse\nGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.\nGuidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.\nIf you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.\nAll communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.\nIf any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.\nGuidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. 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