Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ocean Conservancy is an organization that develops evidence-based solutions to protect the ocean from climate change, plastic pollution, and biodiversity loss. The Climate Analyst provides analytical, research, and strategic support by developing climate and economic analyses, evaluating climate policy and finance opportunities, and producing written products that inform organizational strategy and external engagement.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and help oversee production of quantitative and qualitative analyses on climate-related issues, including greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonization pathways, and mitigation opportunities
- Analyze climate data, economic models, financial mechanisms, and policy developments to support organizational priorities, including monitoring and synthesize developments in international, federal, state, and private-sector climate policy and finance
- Evaluate greenhouse gas emissions, investment, and climate finance trends, investment opportunities, and emerging funding mechanisms relevant to ocean and climate solutions
- Develop dashboards, briefing materials, and analytical tools that support strategic decision-making across the Climate Team and organization
- Serve as an analytical resource across Ocean Conservancy’s climate portfolio, collaborating with science, policy, conservation, communications, development, and government affairs teams
- Support the Vice President for Climate and climate team members in drafting strategy documents and tracking implementation, including for fundraising
- Support climate team members on implementation including programmatic work on offshore wind, clean shipping, mCDR, and offshore oil and gas
- Coordinate cross-program projects requiring technical analysis and strategic input on organizational documents
- Assist with preparation of presentations, executive briefings, and materials for Board meetings and external engagements
- Produce high-quality reports, policy briefs, white papers, grant materials, and technical summaries
- Translate complex scientific and financial information into clear, accessible communications for varied audiences
- Produce and contribute content for publications, presentations, thought leadership, and external communications
- Ensure analytical rigor and consistency across climate-related organizational products
- Support relationships with external experts, academic institutions, NGOs, philanthropic organizations, and private-sector partners
- Support the Climate Team in developing and executing convenings and events in the United States and internationally
- Represent the organization in meetings, conferences, and collaborative initiatives as appropriate
- Assist with preparation of materials supporting coalition engagement and strategic partnerships
Skills
- Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant professional experience in climate, sustainability, environmental policy, climate finance, or related analytical work
- Demonstrated expertise in interpreting and utilizing climate analytics to inform evidence-based decisions, including emissions accounting, climate modeling, scenario analysis, or quantitative policy analysis
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding written communication skills, with experience producing reports, policy analyses, and executive-level briefing materials
- Experience synthesizing complex technical information into concise, actionable recommendations
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Occasional domestic and international travel may be required
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, economics, public policy, finance, engineering, data science, or a related field required
- Experience working in nonprofit organizations, consulting, philanthropy, government, or international organizations
- Strong understanding of climate finance, sustainable finance, carbon markets, ESG frameworks, or related financial mechanisms
- Experience supporting organizational strategy development or executive leadership in late-breaking requests
- Passion for ocean conservation and the intersection of climate and marine ecosystems
- Graduate degree in climate science, environmental economics, public policy, business, finance, or a related discipline preferred
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment, allowing staff the flexibility to work virtually and in-person while building strong connections across the institution.
- Support employees’ career growth.
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