At Cascade Energy, we believe in better.  We come to work everyday with a drive for continuous improvement, and we dedicate ourselves to making industrial energy efficiency happen in smart, measurable, and sustained ways.  We offer utilities and industrial facilities novel ways to meet their sustainability, emission reduction, and energy savings goals.  We specialize in energy efficiency program design and implementation; carbon tracking and report; scope 1,2, and 3 consulting services, energy efficiency engineering; energy management software, and hands-on training and coaching.  Our reputation for stellar, high-quality work has expanded our reach throughout North America to serve clients ranging in size from small up to Fortune 500 companies in their pursuit of wide-ranging decarbonization and energy savings objectives.  Cascade has offices in Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, California, and the Northeast region.

As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), Cascadians foster and value a culture of equals, initiative, and ownership.  Our teams reflect our core company values: Do the Right Thing; Put Others First; Seek Shared Success; Learn Constantly; and Be Industrious.  Our customers are vitally important to us, and we pride ourselves on stellar customer service.  Our team members are a dedicated and diverse group of ambassadors, representing Cascade Energy, striving to embody our values, ensure we are responsive, and consistently delighting our customers.

In alignment with our values and doing better, Cascade Energy celebrates and values diversity as vital for increased creativity and innovation and faster problem solving, and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination and harassment.  Learn more about DEIA at Cascade by visiting cascadeenergy.com/deia.

Cascade promotes a healthy work-life balance and appreciates employee contribution in all areas. We walk the talk about our commitment to learning constantly, with a focus on the ongoing development of every team member. Cascade is a strong supporter of flexible working arrangements, and offers role-dependent options for remote, hybrid, and in-office work.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the program contract to fully understand tracking and reporting requirements, revenue sources, and customer expectations.
• Prepare for, attend, and facilitate key meetings alongside the Program Manager.
• Developing and maintaining systems and reporting for the collection, data visualization and analysis of key delivery KPI’s.
• Collecting, aggregating, and exploring data, using it to draw conclusions and illustrate opportunities for operational improvements and consistency.
• Completing projects and special assignments related to program operations by establishing objectives, determining priorities, managing time, gaining cooperation and input from others, monitoring progress, problem-solving, and ensuring continuous improvement.
• Creating, auditing, and ongoing management of program reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. May include use of program-specific software programs (SharePoint, Power Platform, Ajera, Asana, Energy Sensei, and others) to support team tracking and reporting needs.
• High level project and program support, including assembling sophisticated reports, analyzing large data sets, and extrapolating appropriate materials for the team.
• Develop, improve, and manage program-specific tools, such as calculators and forms, and help both internal and external customers use and troubleshoot the use of program-specific tools.
• Manage monthly invoicing process for team, which could include invoicing to utilities/programs for reimbursement, managing program bank accounts, budget reconciliation, and issuing checks to customers. Identify and resolve any problems associated with data integrity of invoicing or billing.
• Perform administrative quality checks of reports, presentations, memos, collateral, and other program-specific documents. Ensure all program requirements plus formatting/branding guidelines are met.

This is a full-time, exempt position. This position can be remote, with preference for west coast location and  preferably near a Cascade Energy office.

Applicants for this role are required to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, or equivalent combination of education and technical background
• At least 4 years of experience in a relevant role, with a track record of escalating responsibility over time
• Demonstrated ability to build spreadsheets.
• Experience with an online document management system (SharePoint or similar)

A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:

• Experience in the energy industry.
• Ability to understand and foster the customer relationship and successfully weave clients’ needs (and contractual requirements) into KPIs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an affinity for adapting conversational content into data for analysis.
• Ability to make independent judgements or ask for assistance in ambiguous circumstances.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to address situations based on all available facts and information.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, achieving satisfaction from meeting tight deadlines and displaying strength in multitasking.
• Highly proficient with SharePoint Online, Microsoft Power Platform, and reporting tools, with expert-level Excel skills.

For candidates whose experience may not align perfectly with all these preferred skills but can see themselves adding value in this role, we encourage you to still apply. Cascade is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace and places strong import on learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health (90% paid for team member, 70% paid for dependents on HDHP plans and 85% paid for team member, 65% paid for dependents on PPO plans),  vision, FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, 401k retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% contribution, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), annual cash performance bonus, paid vacation, sick time, and an inclusive, flexible paid holiday policy. New for 2024 – we are excited to add an additional wellbeing contribution of $500 for HSA, FSA, or LSA (Lifestyle Spending Account).

The salary range for this position in Portland OR is $69,600 - $102,900. However, final salary offered may vary depending on non-discriminatory factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experiences, and geographical location if different than the above.  

Please submit a current resume (PDF). We would also appreciate a letter of interest (PDF) describing why our team or the position resonates with you, and how your experience makes you a great choice for the role. If you submit a letter, please combine it with your resume in one PDF document.

• Please, no phone calls.
• Please, no outside recruiters or agencies.
• Cascade Energy is not able to provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S.

AAP/EEO Statement

Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion and religious practices, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or family, marital, or veteran status. To request a reasonable accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact the Cascade recruiter.

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