Senior Analyst, Economics and Policy Analysis

Environmental Defense Fund•Washington, DC

3d•$83,500 - $88,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Economic Policy Analyst will join the Office of Economic Policy and Analysis (OEPA), a team that provides cross-cutting analytical support and thought leadership to programs throughout EDF. The analyst conducts rigorous economic and policy analysis, authors reports, and manages and leads projects and workflows to help shape and support EDF positions and advocacy. The role reports to a senior OEPA staff member and works closely with the Chief Economist, OEPA colleagues, program managers, EDF experts, and external collaborators. This is a two-year fixed-term position with full benefits and the possibility of extension. It may be performed remotely from a U.S. home or in a hybrid arrangement, with Boulder or Washington, D.C. preferred. Applicants must submit a cover letter and a 2–3 page writing sample applying an economic theory or framework to a real-world problem. The sample may be an excerpt from existing work and must include context and identify the applicant’s contribution if co-authored. Applicants may not use AI to craft or assist with the sample’s analysis or writing.

Requirements

Advanced degree in economics, public policy, or a related field.
Three years of relevant professional experience.
Experience managing junior staff, projects, and workflows.
Ability to explain economic concepts to non-economists.
Ability to relate economic research to real-world policy and use it to support advocacy goals.
Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize assignments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to adapt technical documents and concepts into ideas that are readily understood by the general public.
Excellent quantitative skills and ability to design and conduct quantitative analysis using various data analysis tools.
In-depth knowledge of environmental and natural sciences, especially climate change, and ability to synthesize that knowledge and relate it to economics.
Strong familiarity with public policy, particularly climate change policy.
Experience developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with staff at environmental NGOs, federal and state agencies, research organizations, and other stakeholder groups.
Proven ability to work with sensitive stakeholders, such as other NGOs or EDF industry partners.
Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Self-awareness, cultural competency, inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across cultures and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Manage OEPA staff, projects, analytics, and workflows in support of EDF programs.
Co-lead OEPA workflows supporting EDF’s International Climate and U.S. Climate and Energy Programs.
Advise program staff and provide economic and policy expertise, particularly on energy and climate topics.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative economic analysis for program staff, policymakers, media, and scientific publications.
Create economic and analytical models and computer simulations using Excel and programming languages, and create and maintain economic databases and spreadsheets.
Represent EDF at conferences, stakeholder forums, public panels, and other venues.
Author reports, policy briefs, white papers, academic articles, blog posts, and other public communications.
Help write grant proposals and other development materials to attract funding for OEPA and, where appropriate, other EDF programs.
Collaborate and communicate with outside experts and stakeholder groups, and help develop and maintain strategic partnerships.
Help oversee and manage outside contractors and consultants, ensuring sound work products.
Develop, organize, and moderate OEPA/OCS emerging issues workshops.
Participate in advancing EDF Organizational Effectiveness and Culture goals so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.