Senior Analyst, Economics and Policy Analysis

Environmental Defense Fund•Washington, DC

3d•$83,500 - $88,000

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 role conducts rigorous economic and policy analysis, authors reports, and manages and leads projects and workflows that help shape and support EDF’s positions and advocacy. The analyst reports to a senior member of OEPA staff and works closely with the Chief Economist, other 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. The role may be performed remotely from a U.S. home location or in a hybrid arrangement, with Boulder or Washington, D.C. preferred. The salary range is USD 83,500–88,000. Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and a 2–3 page writing sample showing how an economic theory or framework can be applied to a real-world problem. The sample may be an excerpt from existing work and should identify the problem or question and explain the framework used. Applicants must not use AI to assist with the sample. If an excerpt is submitted, include brief context; for co-authored work, identify the applicant’s contribution.

Requirements

Advanced degree in economics, public policy, or a related field.
At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
Experience managing junior staff, projects, and workflows.
Ability to explain economic concepts to non-economists.
Ability to connect economic research to real-world policy and use it to support advocacy goals.
Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, including the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize assignments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to adapt technical documents and concepts for a general audience.
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 and relate that knowledge 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, including other NGOs and EDF industry partners.
Proven ability to work independently and as part 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, the 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 that people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered in addressing environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.