Senior Project Controls Analyst - Energy Efficiency Programs

Senior Project Controls Analyst – Energy Efficiency Programs

Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid – 3 days/week on-site at client location required)

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $105k - $135k Annual Base Salary

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.

We’re seeking a Senior Project Controls Analyst to support one of our client’s large-scale energy efficiency programs. This role focuses on financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting helping ensure transparency, accountability, and disciplined execution across a major utility initiative driving statewide energy savings.

You’ll collaborate closely with program management, finance, and engineering teams to deliver accurate, data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making and strong program performance.

• Develop, maintain, and report on program budgets, forecasts, and performance dashboards.

• Track actuals vs. forecast, analyze variances, and identify corrective actions.

• Prepare monthly spend plans, accruals, and cost summaries for client reporting.

• Support KPI tracking, performance metrics, and executive dashboards.

• Coordinate with finance, PMO, and engineering teams to validate program expenditures.

• Maintain controls documentation and ensures consistency across all program workstreams.

• Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen cost control and forecasting discipline.

• Support audit and regulatory readiness by maintaining clear documentation of cost and workflow processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial analysis, ideally within utilities, energy efficiency, or infrastructure programs.

• Strong analytical and reporting skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or Smartsheet.

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cost reporting practices.

• Proven ability to work independently and lead program reporting efforts.

• Familiarity with SAP, or Oracle a plus.

• Clear communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments.

Purpose-driven work – Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities

Industry reputation – Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results

Career growth – Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams

Collaborative culture – Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships

Competitive total rewards – Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work

CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a woman-owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.

The base salary range for this role is $105,000 – $135,000 annually. This range represents a good faith estimate at the time of posting; actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base salary, the role includes eligibility for bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company 401(k) match.