Senior Research & Policy Analyst, Gulf Regional

Earthjustice•Austin, TX

21d•$101,200 - $112,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Research and Policy Analyst supports Earthjustice and its affiliated 501(c)(4), Earthjustice Action, in advancing electrification of the transportation, building, and industrial sectors through research, policy assistance, advocacy, and legislative support. This position will focus on transportation electrification, while contributing to research and policy support in other sectors. The position focuses on analyzing, writing, and editing advocacy, policy, legislative, and technical documents and developing and maintaining relationships with government decision-makers, clients and other partners to advance objectives. This position sits within the Right to Zero Hub, a dedicated team of attorneys and analysts that supports electrification work across the organizations and throughout the nation. This position is specific to the Gulf Regional Office which works with communities and partners fighting for a healthy and just future in the Gulf. The position will report to the Managing Attorney of the Gulf Regional Office and focus predominantly on Texas-based work. The position must be performed in Texas, at either our Regional Office in Houston or as a remote worker in Austin.

Requirements

Experience working with communities, and proven ability to work in coalitions
Graduate degree in related field or equivalent experience
3 + years of relevant experience
Experience analyzing scientific and technical documents, and researching, synthesizing and presenting science and policy issues to expert as well as public audiences
Strong research and organizational skills; attention to detail with proven ability to solve complex problems, work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to understand policy, complex facts, scientific and technical issues quickly and synthesize this information in a way that makes it understandable to various audiences
Excellent research, writing, oral communication and computer skills, including data analysis skills (Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, PowerPoint, Westlaw/LexisNexis, GIS)
Demonstrated experience in effective communication and collaboration with colleagues, clients, partners, agency staff, community-based organizations and technical experts
Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations
Desire and ability to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences
Willingness to register as Texas lobbyist if required; comfortable with tracking and compliance for advocacy work
Ability and willingness to travel as needed for organizational meetings, advocacy opportunities, and presentations or conferences

Nice To Haves

Experience with scientific or technical issues related to land use, the electric sector, climate, energy, clean air policy and/or environmental justice issues preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Researches and creates technical analyses and documents in support of current and potential litigation cases
Works with lawyers and outside experts to help design and manage expert reports, testimony, and analyses in addition to making them understandable
May identify and recruit scientists and technical experts
May independently design and propose research and data gathering strategies
Designs, drafts and manages submissions of letters, reports and supporting materials
Develops, implements and manages community outreach and/or building partnerships
Cultivates thoughtful partnerships, allies and coalitions in support of assigned issues.
Serves as a senior technical and policy expert, advocate and potentially spokesperson. May prepare comments, attend hearings and deliver testimony as required
This role includes special projects or additional tasks as assigned, including project management, participation in hiring committees and organization wide working groups
This position may manage non-legal interns