Policy Analyst

JOB TITLE: Policy Analyst

Summary Statement and Job Description:

TC+ES Policy Analysts carry out client-driven research, analysis, and model development. They also track policy and technical developments; assess strategic options for TC+ES clients; participate in mitigation project evaluation and development; analyze the development and implementation of emissions trading systems; manage and write reports and other documents (internal, client-related, and publications); and assist in firm marketing and client development. A senior analyst will work more directly with firm clients on strategic planning, manage client work products, manage projects and report development, and assume significant marketing responsibilities.

Subject areas encompass global climate change, renewable energy, emissions trading, the Clean Development Mechanism, state and local policies and measures, and other climate change mitigation and energy policy initiatives.

Policy Analysts have line responsibility for a variety of projects and need to have the personal flexibility to work on several projects simultaneously.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Graduate degree in natural resources, energy management, or public policy. Familiarity and experience in one or more of the following areas: climate change policy and mitigation, energy policy, emissions trading. Desirable fields: marketing, project development, business management. Several years relevant experience may serve as graduate degree equivalent in exceptional cases.

Superior research, writing, and analytical skills.

Strong quantitative skills and computer literacy. Ability to work in Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect, PowerPoint with no direction. Advanced Excel programming skills required. Visual Basic and Matlab experience a plus.

Ability to assume initiative , work independently, and work as part of a team. Senior analyst applicants must show demonstrated ability to lead project teams.

Foreign language experience desirable (including Spanish, Japanese, French). Required for senior analysts.

Responsibilities:

Client and Internal Firm Work Products: Proposal and work product development, with substantive input as needed from project manager.

Topical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of concepts and policy status of climate change mitigation, renewable energy issues, emissions trading, and related concepts. Develop knowledge of TC+ES history, work products, tools, and services. Senior analysts expected to develop knowledge of corporate strategic planning and risk management.

Decision Support Tool Development and Updating: Develop new TC+ES decision support tools, or update existing tools. The tools are Excel and Matlab-based, and can involve Visual Basic programming.

Policy/Analytical/Marketing Capabilities : Represent TC+ES at conferences and make presentations as appropriate. Identify policy and analytical opportunities. Assist in marketing TC+ES’s products and services. Occasional travel.

Advancement Opportunities:

Senior Analyst, Policy Manager.

To Apply:

Resumes may be sent to Recruitment Coordinator, Trexler Climate + Energy Services, Inc., 529 S.E. Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97214, or to jobs@climateservices.com. Electronic submissions are preferred. TC+ES provides a comfortable and flexible working environment with competitive salaries and benefits and is an equal opportunity employer.

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