About Charles River Associates

Since 1965, Charles River Associates has been a premier consulting firm that offers employees a place to learn from a diverse group of consultants, industry experts, and academics.  At CRA you will be exposed to leading minds who use economic, financial, and business analysis to solve complex world problems for an impressive roster of clients, including major law firms, Fortune 100 companies, and government agencies.   Through a collegial environment, formal and informal training opportunities, and a broad array of professional development resources, your experience at CRA will open doors for you as you launch your career.

Position Overview

Our consultants in CRA’s Energy Practice advise clients in the regulated energy space on the issues most crucial to their businesses.  Our experts are recognized leaders in their areas of specialization and combine decades of experience with top consultancies and in senior in-house roles.  They offer clients access to the industry insights they rely on to navigate complexity and achieve competitive advantage. We represent utilities and other energy firms before their regulators, lend our expertise to the resolution of disputes, support investors on complex transactions, and help plan and build the energy grid of the future. We provide advice and expert testimony on state and federal rate cases, and we partner with stakeholders across the supply chain to develop strategies that will create value and reduce risk for customers and shareholders.  We work in the electric, gas, and water in jurisdictions throughout North America and Europe. 

CRA’s Energy practice is seeking to expand its existing regulatory team with the hire of senior-level consultants with industry expertise in areas spanning finance associated with utility transactions and rate regulation. In particular, we expect that candidates will have experience demonstrated by a record of success in one or more of the following practice areas:

• Utility revenue requirements, cost of capital, cost of service, or rate design;
• Project management involving all aspects of utility state and/or federal rate cases and similar docketed proceedings;
• Alternative regulation, including performance-based regulation, multi-year rate plans, energy decoupling and incentive regulatory mechanisms;
• Transactions involving regulated utilities or infrastructure;
• Strategic advisory for utilities or the owners of regulated infrastructure.

CRA values candidates with relevant expertise acquired in consulting roles as well as in-house with utility companies, banks, developers, and regulatory agencies. 

Mid-level position roles, including Associate Principal titles require at least 6 years of experience working/consulting with energy regulated firms.  Candidates must have experience contributing to delivery of impactful reports and analyses, and managing projects on a day-to-day basis. Experience building relationships with clients will be preferred, as it will be important as part of their career progression.

Additional detail on the desired qualifications that apply to all levels include:

Desired Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in the relevant financial/economics/business discipline is required.  A master’s degree is strongly desired. 
• The ability to independently manage consulting teams and complex assignments with limited oversight. 
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop junior staff.
• Excellent writing and communication and presentation skills that include the ability to convey complex, technical concepts with impact.  Publications that demonstrate positioning as a thought leader in the industry would be considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with ratemaking proceedings, disputes, or other docketed matters.
• Comfort working in an unstructured environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness.

To Apply

To be considered for a position in the United States, we require the following:

• Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number;
• Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals.

If you are interested in applying for one of our international locations, please visit our Careers site to view and apply for available jobs.

Career Growth and Benefits 

• CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

 

 

Salary and other compensation

A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $215,000. Stating pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.

CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.