U.S. Policy Analyst

Center for Climate and Energy Solutions•Washington, DC

2d•$58,000 - $72,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) is seeking a highly motivated and committed individual to fill the position of U.S. Policy Analyst. This role supports C2ES's work on domestic climate, energy, and climate-aligned trade policies. The position offers an opportunity to join a team dedicated to effective climate action, involving assessment of the federal policy landscape, contribution to policy development, and support for stakeholder engagement. The U.S. Policy Analyst will conduct supervised research, contribute to policy briefs and other written materials, monitor policy developments, and provide logistical support for stakeholder engagement and convenings. This position is part of a dynamic team and reports to the Director for U.S. Policy and Outreach. C2ES is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to securing a safe and stable climate by accelerating the transition to a thriving, just, and resilient low-carbon economy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., economics, environmental or energy policy, environmental studies, political science).
Strong writing, editing, research, and analytic skills.
Interdisciplinary understanding of climate change (science, economics, markets, technology, politics, etc.), including market-based approaches such as carbon taxes, cap and trade, and emissions performance standards.
Ability to sort through dense and complicated information quickly.
Highly organized, with strong attention to detail.
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Willingness to learn, collaborate, and contribute at all levels.
Commitment to, knowledge of, or experience in advancing issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and environmental/climate justice.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of direct experience in U.S. climate and energy policies.
Demonstrated familiarity, either through courses or work experience, with U.S. climate and energy policies at the federal level.
Demonstrated familiarity with climate-aligned trade policies and agreements (e.g., border carbon adjustments, green government procurement, subsidies, export promotion, etc.).
Demonstrated knowledge of international trade and monetary theory or federal fiscal policy.
Experience synthesizing and communicating U.S. domestic policy developments for various audiences.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize among and efficiently manage multiple assignments and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently, as needed.

Responsibilities

Work closely with C2ES experts to support the development and advancement of high-impact climate, energy, and climate-aligned trade policies.
Monitor, track, and report on relevant U.S. climate, energy, and climate-aligned trade policy developments, including both administrative and legislative actions.
Under direct supervision, conduct research and analysis on U.S. climate, energy, and climate-aligned trade policies, and other emerging policy issues, as assigned.
Contribute to written materials including research memoranda, analyses, thought pieces, policy briefs, and reports.
Attend and inform the U.S. Policy team about relevant events by other think tanks, advocacy groups, Congress, and federal agencies.
Provide logistical support for workshops, briefings and other events engaging policymakers, experts, companies, and other stakeholders.
Contribute to a positive organizational culture, including by participating in regular events such as all-staff meetings and meetings of the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Council, and by seeking to model the organization's values.

Benefits

Health Insurance (C2ES offers 80% of premiums for a specific platinum-level health insurance reference plan, with the option to apply the dollar value to any platinum-level plan offered on the DC Health Link marketplace. The remainder of the premiums are deducted pretax.)
Dental Insurance (C2ES covers 100% of the dental premiums.)
Vision Insurance (Employee covers the total cost.)
Long Term Disability
Short-Term Disability
DC Paid Family Leave (for employees working in the DC office)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Group Life insurance
Voluntary Life insurance
Leave Time (3 weeks' vacation per year)
Sick time (up to 10 days per year)
Personal Leave (Up to Two personal days per year)
Parental Leave
Retirement Plan (C2ES contribution 5% towards 403B)
FMLA Leave
Holidays (C2ES observes 13 holidays during the year, and closes in the last week of the year.)
Hybrid and flexible environment.