Senior Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a full-time Senior Analyst in our Climate Law Institute to advance our work to phase out fossil fuels and speed the just transition to clean, renewable energy. The Senior Analyst will focus on policy and economic analysis to advance our campaigns. This position can either be remote or located at one of our offices in Oakland, California, Washington, D.C., or Albuquerque, New Mexico.

General position overview:

The Climate Law Institute wages innovative legal and grassroots campaigns to protect people, wildlife and ecosystems from climate change and the fossil fuel industry. We work at every level, on international, federal, state and local campaigns, to phase out fossil fuels, eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, and speed a just transition to 100 percent clean, renewable energy and transportation. We are seeking to add a senior analyst to our dynamic team of scientists, lawyers, organizers, and communications staff. The new senior analyst will work to advance our campaigns through strategic policy and economic analyses, public and decision-maker engagement, and grassroots and media outreach. Work to reduce oil and gas pollution and ensure the proper decommissioning and remediation of oil and gas infrastructure will be one major area of focus.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Main duties:

• Work within our team and with outside colleagues to design, analyze, and advocate for strong     state and federal policy outcomes, rooted in science and justice, to reduce oil and gas pollution, ensure the proper decommissioning and remediation of oil and gas infrastructure and speed the transition to clean, renewable energy and transportation.
• Analyze pending state and federal agency policies and legislative proposals.
• Research and write comment letters, reports, policy documents, scientific publications, and factsheets for decision-makers and the public to advance policy positions.
• Prepare communications such as press releases and op-eds and respond to inquiries and interview requests from journalists.
• Give presentations at public hearings for decision-makers.
• Effectively collaborate with colleagues from academia, allied organizations, and frontline communities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Essential qualities, qualifications, and skills:

• Advanced degree (Doctoral or Master’s) in a relevant scientific or analytic field and professional experience in scientific and policy analysis.
• With a Doctoral degree: minimum 5 years of professional experience in scientific and policy analysis.
• With a Master’s degree: minimum 8 years of professional experience in scientific and policy analysis.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, including modeling, policy analysis, and/or economics analysis.
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct strategic policy analysis.
• Fluency in the scientific literature on climate change and related topics, and ability to build expertise in multiple subject areas.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and organizations with a wide array of goals, perspectives, and backgrounds.
• Committed to incorporating principles of justice, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of the work.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines.

Preferred qualifications, skills, and qualities:  

• Strong economic modeling skills and experience highly preferred.
• Experience with media outreach and interviews.
• Existing relationships and experience working with organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and other people of color. We especially encourage candidates who hold first-hand experience or meaningful, trusted relationships with communities impacted by fossil fuel production and environmental racism.
• Familiarity with environmental statutes such as the California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Clean Air Act.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In-person req. (versus remote work) - Occasionally

Travel Required - Occasionally

Reading - Constantly

Typing - Constantly

Sitting - Frequently

Lift/Carry 0 – 25 lbs. - Rarely

Lift/Carry 25 – 75 lbs. - Never

Hiking - Never

Walking - Never

Speaking - Frequently

BENEFITS

·     Fully paid medical premiums for staff, and greatly discounted for families.

·     Fully paid dental and vision premiums for staff and their families.

·     Generous employer contribution to HSA and HRA’s.

·     Center paid premiums for Short Term and Long Term Disability provided for all staff.

·     Center paid premiums for Basic Life Insurance for all staff.

·     Discounted premiums for pet discount program.

·     403(b) plan with employer match and increasing employer paid contributions.

·     Generous time off policies, including 13 paid holidays per year, 5 “personal” days per year and 10 paid sick days awarded each year.

·     Vacation accrual starts at 15 days annually, but it may be higher commensurate with experience.

·     Center Paid Time Off for parental leave, personal leave, caretaker leave and even pet caretaker leave.

·     After 5 years of service, all employees receive a 12-week paid sabbatical.

·     Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.

JEDAI STATEMENT

The Center for Biological Diversity deeply values, and is committed to sustaining and promoting, both biological and cultural diversity. We welcome, embrace and respect diversity of people, identities and cultures. We are committed to fostering an organizational culture of diversity and inclusion. The Center believes staff and board diversity is critical to saving life on Earth.

We are an equal opportunity employer.