Policy Analyst: Energy and Climate

Acadia Center is seeking an Energy and Climate Policy Analyst to join its in-house data and analysis team to craft, research, and prepare reports and analyses that advance Acadia Center’s program priorities and document and rebut regressive efforts.

Position

Anyone excited about applying sound research and analysis to tackle large scale climate, clean energy and energy justice challenges would be drawn to this position. The Energy and Climate Policy Analyst will research and prepare reports and analyses to support Acadia Center priorities to accelerate, shape and implement energy, energy justice and climate reforms that achieve a climate safe future. Acadia Center’s theory of change prioritizes developing credible information to inform recommendations, reframe debates and build support for change. Candidates should be excited by opportunities for using data to inform public policy and enjoy exploring creative ways to communicate their findings to broad audiences. Projects include work on buildings, energy system and transportation efficiency and electrification; benefits from multi-state and inter-regional climate and energy policy coordination; energy burden; and rapid response to external disinformation campaigns. The position will present research and policy recommendations to stakeholders and policymakers in a variety of forums.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and prepare analytical materials that support Acadia Center’s program priorities and projects
• Evaluate and present greenhouse gas reduction strategies, including economic analysis
• Prepare Acadia Center research publications and advocacy materials
• Leverage writing skills to communicate complex, technical concepts to a wide range of stakeholders (general public, politicians, state agency staff, peer advocacy organizations, internal staff, etc.)
• Prepare analyses documenting lost benefits from regressive energy policies and assist with Rapid Response to climate and energy disinformation
• Examine the impact of climate reforms across diverse populations
• Work within Acadia Center’s analysis team to report on state and regional greenhouse gas emissions levels, policy implementation progress, energy market trends, energy justice issues and other items
• Influence strategic planning on key program work

The Energy and Climate Policy Analyst should have exceptional quantitative analytic skills, high proficiency in technical work such as the ability to use or critique models; and an interest in communicating complex information to decisionmakers, media and general audiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in energy and environmental issues, a passion for climate action, energy justice and consumer impacts, and be comfortable working cooperatively in a team structure while handling independent assignments. The candidate will also be proactive, interested in contributing input or developing ideas for new projects. An advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred, but consideration will be given to all exceptional candidates who have an interest in sustainable environmental and economic policies. Skills valuable for the position include:

• Quantitative and analytic experience in energy, climate, affordability, transportation and buildings
• Familiarity with greenhouse gas accounting and energy system modeling is a plus
• Proven ability to clearly communicate technical energy concepts to a wide range of stakeholders, both in writing and verbally, strongly preferred
• Familiarity with a programming language is an asset
• General data processing and organizing, plus ability to conduct literature reviews on new topics
• Must be organized, pro-active and able to multi-task, prioritize tasks and manage time accordingly
• A willingness to take initiative and learn new tasks
• Flexibility to work outside of job description parameters, when needed
• Enthusiasm for Acadia Center’s mission and approach to equitable climate solutions
• Reports to the Senior Director, Climate and Energy Analysis; proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected

This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position; requests for flex or part time schedules will be considered. Acadia Center is operating on a remote office policy that may be revised. Travel in the region is expected.  Location is flexible but proximity to Acadia Center offices and key forums is necessary. Depending on qualifications and experience, the position can be filled at the Analyst ($66,000 - $86,000) or Senior Analyst ($84,800 - $106,000) levels. Benefits for salaried employees include health care, dental, retirement, disability, and vacation. Reports to: Director of Climate and Energy Analysis.