Climate Analyst

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About Ocean Conservancy

For more than 50 years, Ocean Conservancy (OC) has delivered effective, evidence-based solutions for the ocean and all who depend on it. Today, we continue to unite science, people and policy to protect our ocean from the greatest challenges it faces: climate change, plastic pollution and biodiversity loss. We are a 501(C)3 headquartered in Washington, D.C.

The role

The Climate Analyst serves as a key member of Ocean Conservancy’s Climate Team, providing analytical, research, and strategic support to advance the organization’s climate priorities. Reporting to the Vice President of Climate, this position works across programs to develop data-driven climate and economic analyses, evaluate domestic and international climate policy and finance opportunities, and produce high-quality written products that inform organizational strategy and external engagement. The ideal candidate combines exceptional quantitative and analytical expertise with a solid understanding of climate science, climate finance, and policy.

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 synthesizing developments in international, federal, state, and private-sector climate policy and finance.
• Develop dashboards, briefing materials, and analytical tools that support strategic decision-making across the Climate Team and organization.
• Support climate team members on implementation including programmatic work on offshore wind, clean shipping, mCDR, and offshore oil and gas.
• Produce high-quality reports, policy briefs, white papers, grant materials, and technical summaries.
• 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.

Qualifications and experience

Required

• Minimum of 2 to 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.
• Outstanding written communication skills, with experience producing reports, policy analyses, and executive-level briefing materials.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, economics, public policy, finance, engineering, data science, or a related field required.
• Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

Desirable

• 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.
• Graduate degree in climate science, environmental economics, public policy, business, finance, or a related discipline preferred.

Salary and benefits

The expected starting salary range for this role is $70,000 to $80,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s specialty skills, years of experience, location, and unique background.

Location and schedule

Washington, DC preferred (hybrid); other states considered: AK, CA, FL, MD, OR, TX, WA, WV or VA. Ocean Conservancy embraces a hybrid work environment.

Deadline and how to apply

The posting does not state a closing date. Apply through the original posting, including a resume and cover letter in one file on your application.