Resilience Analyst

SmithGroup•Boston, MA

2d•$99,000 - $116,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future. The Boston office of SmithGroup is looking for a Resilience Analyst to join our team.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Economics, Environmental Policy, Urban Planning, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in sustainability, resilience planning, or applied economics.
Strong background in environmental and sustainability economics, with demonstrated experience in energy, climate, and resource systems analysis.
Expertise in cost-benefit assessment, life-cycle cost analysis, and financial modeling for sustainable and resilient infrastructure or policy initiatives.
Ability to translate technical sustainability data into economic and policy insights that inform decision-making at building, campus, or community scales.
Familiarity with federal, state, and local funding mechanisms that support sustainability, decarbonization, and resilience initiatives.
Knowledge of climate risk frameworks, adaptation planning, and integrated sustainability metrics (social, environmental, and economic).
Experience with quantitative and spatial analysis tools (e.g., Excel, R, Python, GIS) for scenario modeling and visualization.
Proven ability to mentor, train, and inspire cross-disciplinary teams to integrate sustainability and resilience economics into design and planning.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with comfort presenting to public agencies, community partners, and technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification (CEM, AICP, BEMP, or similar) preferred.
LEED AP or other sustainability accreditation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead development of sustainability and resilience deliverables — including design narratives, climate and economic risk assessments, and systems-level analyses that integrate economic, energy, climate, and social sustainability metrics.
Drive data-informed optimization and decision-making frameworks that evaluate cost, carbon, and resilience trade-offs for communities, campuses, and infrastructure systems.
Oversee and guide IMPACT team analyses, synthesizing technical, economic, and policy insights into actionable sustainability and resilience strategies.
Review and provide quality assurance on staff work products, ensuring consistency across climate, energy, and economic performance documentation.
Prepare reports, presentations, and proof-of-concept studies that translate analytical findings into investment and policy recommendations for diverse audiences.
Support pilot projects and demonstration studies evaluating the economic viability and long-term resilience of emerging climate technologies, nature-based solutions, and sustainable design approaches.
Develop and deliver internal training programs on economic resilience, climate adaptation, and integrated sustainability analysis.
Represent SmithGroup's IMPACT practice at conferences, client meetings, and workshops; facilitate multidisciplinary design and policy discussions.
Manage project scopes, budgets, and deliverables for small to medium-sized resilience or sustainability planning efforts, fostering collaboration between planning, design, engineering, and policy teams.
Build trusted relationships with clients, particularly those advancing climate adaptation, energy transition, and sustainability innovation.
Contribute to business development by reviewing RFPs, shaping proposals, and identifying new opportunities that align resilience, climate, and economic development goals.

Benefits

flexible scheduling
a hybrid work environment
3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off
8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off!
medical, dental, and vision coverage
wellbeing resources
paid parental leave
a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options
401(k) program with employer matching
tuition reimbursement program
one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities
performance-based bonus each year