Analyst, Research – CERAWeek Program Team

S&P Global•Washington, DC

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Analyst will support the CERAWeek program team, primarily by coordinating regional programs and secondarily by conducting research for programming, topic development, and panel preparation. This research assistant-style role is suited to a highly organized, intellectually curious candidate who can turn emerging issues into clear program ideas, panel briefs, and speaker preparation materials. The analyst will work closely with senior members of the CERAWeek program team and collaborate across research, convening, and stakeholder groups. The role provides exposure to global energy leaders, policy discussions, regional market developments, and the process of building a major international conference agenda. The position is based in Washington, DC and is limited to people with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Requirements

1–3 years of relevant experience in program coordination, international relations, energy, public policy, research, consulting, government affairs, think tanks, conferences, or related analytical environments.
Strong research, writing, and synthesis skills, including the ability to turn complex policy and market developments into clear, concise briefing materials.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and stakeholder requests in a fast-moving environment.
Collaborative, proactive, and intellectually curious, with an interest in global energy issues and regional matters.
Indefinite right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in international relations, energy, public policy, political economy, regional studies, or a related field.
Prior think tank or policy research experience in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day coordination support for CERAWeek regional programs, including tracking regional priorities, helping develop session concepts, organizing inputs, and assisting with program planning across key geographies.
Provide research support for programming, including research on themes, companies, speakers, and emerging issues across energy, international affairs, policy, and markets.
Prepare background materials for panels and executive discussions, including speaker briefs, topic notes, framing questions, and concise research summaries.
Monitor developments in energy policy, geopolitics, technology, finance, and regional markets that may inform programming and speaker engagement.
Work with internal stakeholders to maintain program materials, track follow-ups, support meeting preparation, and help ensure timely execution of programming priorities.