Energy and Environment Analyst

Stockholm Environment Institute - U.S.•Somerville, MA

3d•$57,300 - $71,600•Hybrid

About The Position

SEI US seeks an Energy and Environment Analyst to join its Energy Modeling Program. This program focuses on enhancing the quality and accessibility of modeling for global energy and climate policies, producing widely used tools like LEAP and NEMO. These tools support numerous energy plans and climate strategies worldwide, including Nationally Determined Contributions to the Paris Agreement. The team emphasizes linking modeling to sustainable development, particularly in low and middle-income countries, and democratizing model usage by making LEAP and NEMO freely available to governments and non-profits. The analyst will contribute to building and using models, training partners, co-authoring reports, and presenting findings. The role offers professional development opportunities, including mentorship, on-the-job training, and dedicated time for self-directed professional growth, with potential for advancement to more senior positions.

Requirements

A bachelor’s or higher-level degree in a discipline related to the position (natural sciences, engineering, computer science, economics, mathematics, statistics, or similar)
Demonstrated quantitative skills and experience in data collection and analysis (at least 3 semester-long courses or equivalent work experience)
Experience with computer programming, particularly for data analysis, quantitative modeling, and/or web development
Fluency in spoken and written English, sufficient to collaborate closely with colleagues, author technical reports, and communicate directly with stakeholders and training participants
Authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in one or more languages other than English
Knowledge of energy and environmental modeling tools such as LEAP, NEMO, TIMES/MARKAL, OSeMOSYS, MESSAGE, or similar
Experience as an instructor, teacher, or trainer
Work as a consultant or in customer service

Responsibilities

Data collection for model development, including researching and documenting sources, compiling data, and formatting data sets
Statistical analyses to provide inputs for models, including calculating descriptive statistics and performing regressions
Supporting the LEAP and NEMO user communities, for example by answering questions, processing license requests, recording instructional videos, and developing and refining training exercises
Stakeholder management and coordination, including written communications, scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and facilitating meeting logistics
Developing content for internal and external presentations
Contributing to technical reports and other written outputs, for example by developing text and graphics, preparing references, and formatting
Assisting with training sessions for LEAP and NEMO
Supporting the administration of the Energy Modeling Program, including internal program meetings, program reporting, and record-keeping