Research Analyst - Energy Innovation
San Francisco, CA
About the Job
NOTE: This role will work directly for Climate Imperative Foundation (CI).
Climate Imperative is focused on the most important climate policy decisions in the world and to do so equitably. Each Climate Imperative initiative targets one policy area and, by informing policy change, aims to save billions of tons of CO2e cumulatively by 2050. For each initiative, we are convening and supporting a talented, proven team of grantees, and supporting them to do whatever is needed: providing world-class technical advice, undertaking targeted communications, and/or building public support. The decisions targeted represent the largest near-term carbon abatement opportunities around the world. Energy Innovation supports a hybrid work environment and requires all employees to come together in person two to three times per year. Energy Innovation staffs Climate Imperative Foundation.
REPORTS TO: Director of Policy Analysis for Global Initiatives
POSITION SUMMARY
The Research Analyst will join the Research Team at Climate Imperative Foundation (CI) to lead individual research projects to support global grantmaking strategies and ensure CI is focusing resources on the highest carbon savings opportunities. They will produce succinct and engaging written and visual materials to communicate progress to CI's leadership and Board of Directors.
OUR COMMITMENT
Energy Innovation is committed to diversity, equity, & inclusion and to a transparent recruitment process that fosters belonging. Our goal is to hire and advance people regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, military service, medical condition, and any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to an accessible application process and employee experience. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please email jobs@climateimperative.org.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Independently investigate new opportunities that are sourced from staff and partners for carbon savings potential and important risk factors for achieving full carbon mitigation
- Provide quantitative support to track initiative progress by sourcing datasets, pulling primary data, conducting carbon impact calculations, or reviewing industry reports
- Lead, in partnership with the team, research support for 2-3 initiative teams (encompassing 6-8 active initiatives) including leading monthly check-ins, project managing initiative renewals, and identifying research questions to help inform strategy
- Respond to short-term research requests from CI leadership and Initiative Directors, and support clear and concise messaging of results for internal and external audiences
- Maintain thorough documentation of analysis methods and results using established best practices; contribute to shared data management systems
- Proactively collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure consistency and accuracy of results
- Present findings to internal teams and incorporate feedback
- Conduct timely technical reviews of communication materials such as board dockets and presentations
- Prepare communications in the form of presentations, memos, etc., to communicate findings to CI's leadership and Board of Directors
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- 4+ years of experience in energy policy analysis, including an understanding of energy models
- Strong understanding of the fundamentals of scientific and technical subject matter relating to environmental systems, energy technologies, and policy design and implementation
- Skilled at basic mathematical calculations for physical systems, including energy conversions and mass balances, and experience applying basic concepts of statistics and economics to quantitative analysis.
- Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Excel (data sets, data analysis)
- Effective and flexible interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills
- Interest in and familiarity with international politics and policy, and how equity is integral to sound policy solutions
- Ability to prioritize and be flexible in a fast-paced, constantly evolving, and collaborative environment
- Deep interest, passion, and commitment to reducing climate change
- Willingness to travel domestically at least twice a year
Preferred experience
- Experience supporting key decision-makers such as policymakers, organizational leadership, or a Board of Directors
- Skilled modeling experience in one or more energy sectors (transportation, buildings, industry, or electricity)
- Experience working on international clean energy policy in one or more major emitting geographies
- Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, R, or Flourish
SALARY
Energy Innovation provides a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, with local adjustments made for folks outside of the San Francisco and D.C. area due to the cost of living. The target salary range is $90,000 to $100,000 for San Francisco or D.C. Currently, all staff local to the D.C. or San Francisco offices go into the office one to three days a week.
BENEFITS
Energy Innovation provides a comprehensive benefits package. The benefits include:
- Up to 100% of premium paid for medical, dental, and vision
- Short term and long term disability insurance
- Company sponsored life insurance and voluntary life
- Carrot fertility and family planning benefits
- Student loan repayment assistance
- 401k retirement plan with a company match contribution
- Annual professional development budget
- Internet, cell phone, and health & wellness reimbursement
- 14 paid holidays and four weeks of paid time off (PTO)
- Paid parental leave, jury duty, and bereavement
- Public transportation benefit options for office staff
- Regular staff lunches and team building activities
- SF and DC office stocked with healthy snacks and beverages
- An innovative, collaborative, welcoming work culture
ABOUT US
Climate change is governed by physical facts—about carbon sources, accumulation, impacts, and timing. It's also caused by economic and political systems that have led to a fossil fuel dependent energy system. These facts must inform strategy: they show that avoiding dangerous climate change is only possible through strong policy to cut carbon, promptly, in the biggest countries.
To address these issues, Energy Innovation was established in 2012 as a clean energy and environmental policy firm to provide timely research and analysis on low-carbon energy policy options to policy makers, thought leaders, and members of the media. The Energy Innovation team has expertise in clean energy, industry, transportation, buildings, technological innovation, and energy policy design. In addition to conducting policy research, Energy Innovation also works with clients to inform philanthropic investments into technology and advocacy that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy Innovation supports a hybrid work environment and requires all employees to come together in person two to three times per year.