Policy Analyst, Industry Jobs

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Industry

Position Summary

The Policy Analyst will support the Senior Director of Industry with research into the technologies and policies that will decarbonize manufacturing and industrial processes. They will communicate technology and policy opportunities through reports, data analysis, visualizations, and presentations to policymakers and non-technical audiences with a primary focus on the United States, Europe, China, and India.

OUR COMMITMENT

Energy Innovation is committed to diversity, equity, & inclusion and to a transparent recruitment process that fosters belonging. Our goal is to hire and advance people regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, military service, medical condition, and any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to an accessible application process and employee experience. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please email [email protected].

Key Responsibilities

Research and Data Analysis

• Customize analyses for specific decision-makers, policymaking opportunities, and venues to accelerate industrial emissions reductions
• Perform data analysis and computer modeling to assess the impacts of clean industrial policy options on emissions, jobs, GDP, public health, equity, and other relevant metrics
• Research technologies and industrial processes that can be deployed to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions across industries such as iron & steel, cement, chemicals and plastics, refining, and food processing
• Research policies that can accelerate the transition to clean industry and the optimal way to design those policies which account for environmental, political, labor, equity, and economic implications

Communication

• Develop recommendations for stakeholders (including policymakers, media, and others) with sensitivity to the political implications of the topics researched and how research is presented
• Customize recommendations to different geographies (especially the United States, Europe, China, and India) reflecting local conditions, government structure, and preexisting policies
• Create and incorporate data graphics into written material
• Write memos and reports about industrial technologies and policies, making complex technical material understandable for policymakers and similar audiences
• Support the Executive Director of Policy Research and Senior Director of Industry in the development and implementation of strategic goals and activities, funder reporting, etc.
• Deliver presentations and briefings for policymakers and members of the media

Experience & Skills

• Proficiency in data analysis using Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with or studying economics relating to the topics of labor, offshoring, supply chains, and industrial competitiveness
• Deep interest, passion, and commitment to reducing climate change
• Understanding of scientific and technical subject matter relating to causes of climate change, energy technologies, process and energy-related emissions, and policy design
• Experience working with or studying chemistry and thermodynamics
• Ability to prioritize and be flexible in a fast-paced, constantly evolving, and collaborative environment
• Effective and flexible interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated excellence in writing about complex technical subjects for a non-technical audience
• Willingness to travel domestically and, on rare occasions, internationally

Preferred Experience

• Experience with developing or using economy-wide energy models (like the Energy Policy Simulator) or similar models
• Understanding of the electric grid, grid management, hydrogen technology, carbon capture, and their relationship to industrial energy consumers
• Experience with politics related to climate in the U.S., Europe, China, and/or India
• Understanding of industrial processes, technologies, and operations, especially for high-emitting industries such as iron and steel, cement, and chemicals
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, R, etc.)

SALARY

Energy Innovation provides a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, with local adjustments made for folks outside of the San Francisco and D.C. area due to the cost of living. The target salary range is $90,000 to $105,000 for San Francisco or D.C.

Benefits

Energy Innovation provides a comprehensive benefits package. The benefits include:

• Student loan repayment assistance
• Life insurance
• 401k retirement plan with a company match contribution
• SF and DC office stocked with healthy snacks and beverages
• 14 paid holidays and four weeks of paid time off (PTO)
• An innovative, collaborative, welcoming work culture
• Carrot fertility and family planning benefits
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Cell phone and health/wellness reimbursement
• Up to 100% of premium paid for medical, dental and vision
• Public transportation benefit options
• Regular staff lunches and team building activities

About Us

Climate change is governed by physical facts—about carbon sources, accumulation, impacts, and timing. It’s also caused by economic and political systems that have led to a fossil fuel dependent energy system. These facts must inform strategy: they show that avoiding dangerous climate change is only possible through strong policy to cut carbon, promptly, in the biggest countries.

To address these issues, Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology LLC (Energy Innovation) was established in 2012 as a clean energy and environmental policy firm to provide timely research and analysis on low-carbon energy policy options to policy makers, thought leaders, and members of the media. The Energy Innovation team has expertise in clean energy, industry, transportation, buildings, technological innovation, and energy policy design. In addition to conducting policy research, Energy Innovation also works with clients to inform philanthropic investments into technology and advocacy that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy Innovation supports a hybrid work environment and requires all employees to come together in person two to three times per year.