Analyst (Energy and Climate Modeling)

Energy Innovation•Washington, DC

7d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Analyst is part of Energy Innovation’s philanthropic research team, which conducts research and analysis to support philanthropic organizations’ grantmaking strategies. The role uses the in-house Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) and other tools to design and analyze energy and climate policy scenarios, interpret results, and communicate findings to philanthropic stakeholders and other partners. The Analyst creates concise written and visual materials, including technical summaries, data visualizations, memos, reports, and presentations. The work combines model development and maintenance, quantitative data analysis, original research on energy and climate policy, and partner communication. The Analyst contributes to project planning and coordination, supports stakeholder relationships, conducts technical reviews, and helps ensure research is rigorous, well documented, and communicated clearly and sensitively. The role is primarily office-based, within a hybrid work environment for employees in San Francisco or Washington, DC.

Requirements

At least 4–6 years of educational and/or professional experience in climate, energy, or environmental analysis, including understanding energy models and experience interpreting policy.
Strong understanding of scientific and technical fundamentals relating to environmental systems, energy technologies, policy design, and implementation.
Experience with mathematical calculations for physical systems, including energy conversions and mass balances.
Ability to apply statistical, economic, and computational concepts, including advanced statistical or computational techniques, to quantitative analysis.
Comfort using AI agents to support quantitative research and modeling, and direct experience with Microsoft Excel, including datasets and data analysis.
Knowledge of politics related to climate.
Interest in and familiarity with international politics and policy.
Ability to obtain information from diverse sources, including reports, databases, computer models, academic journal articles, presentations, and interviews.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail, strong QA/QC habits, and sound back-of-the-envelope instincts.
Self-motivation and eagerness to take on a wide variety of tasks.
Deep interest, passion, and commitment to reducing climate change.
Ability to prioritize and remain flexible in a fast-paced, evolving, collaborative environment.
Willingness to travel domestically at least twice a year.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to remain stationary at a desk for at least 75% of the day, use hands and fingers to type, and communicate frequently by phone or video and email, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in multiple energy sectors and/or multiple large-emitting geographies.
Experience using AI to develop complex energy models and construct datasets.
Experience with Vensim or other software programs, such as Python or R.
Experience building and running energy or industrial-sector models.
Aptitude for creating clear visual presentations of complex data; experience with Datawrapper, Power BI, or Tableau is a plus.

Responsibilities

Modify and run energy and climate models, especially the Energy Policy Simulator, including designing, implementing, and running policy scenarios; finding, transforming, and entering data; calibrating and testing scenarios; and adjusting inputs for project-specific assumptions.
Help maintain and contribute to the Energy Policy Simulator by identifying bugs, proposing fixes, learning Vensim, and potentially implementing new features.
Support the development of other models, such as spreadsheet, Vensim, or GCAM models, for energy and climate scenario analysis.
Use AI agents to conduct research and develop quantitative models for research projects.
Analyze large datasets to identify trends, inform policy scenarios, and develop structured analytical workflows.
Interpret and synthesize model findings, and produce reports, presentations, or graphics for partners.
Identify and use public databases and research reports containing relevant economic, energy, and environmental data; conduct original research to fill data gaps.
Research questions about energy and industrial systems, energy and economic policy, and societal impacts, using appropriate models or datasets and providing clear citations.
Research legislation, regulation, and emissions impacts of major global climate and energy policy opportunities; independently analyze data and translate policy language into model settings.
Respond to short-term research requests from external partners.
Present findings in presentations, reports, and memos to partners and internal teams, incorporate feedback, and support clear messaging for internal and external audiences.
Document analysis methods and results thoroughly using established best practices.
Consider the political implications of researched topics and how findings are presented.
Apply knowledge of energy models and systems, policy design, and quantitative methods to strengthen analytical rigor.
Understand clean energy technologies and their relevance to stakeholder analysis.
Troubleshoot modeling tools and apply advanced statistical or computational techniques to analysis.
Contribute to project plans, execute key tasks, assist with coordination, and help maintain alignment with team priorities.
Work with internal teams and external partners to answer policy research questions and communicate results clearly.
Support and, in some cases, lead relationships with key partners.
Collaborate with partners to ensure research results are presented consistently across the team’s work.
Conduct timely technical reviews of communications materials, including board dockets and presentations.
Travel domestically at least twice a year.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision premiums paid up to 100%.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Company-sponsored life insurance and voluntary life insurance.
Carrot fertility and family planning benefits.
Student loan repayment assistance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match contribution.
Annual professional development budget.
Internet, cell phone, and health and wellness reimbursement.
14 paid holidays and four weeks of paid time off.
Paid parental leave, jury duty leave, and bereavement leave.
Public transportation benefit options for office staff.
Regular staff lunches and team-building activities.
San Francisco and Washington, DC offices stocked with healthy snacks and beverages.
Innovative, collaborative, welcoming work culture.