Location: San Francisco, California, or Remote in the Western U.S.
Work Type: Hybrid or Remote
Salary: $64,000 to $68,000 USD/year
Experience Level: 3+ years relevant experience
Application Deadline: Not specified
About the Company
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is an environmental organization working on climate, energy, and environmental policy. Its Energy Transition program focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel production and use while supporting clean and equitable energy systems.
The Opportunity
EDF is hiring an Analyst, Energy Transition, Clean Electricity to support its Clean Electricity team in advancing policies that accelerate clean energy investment and electric power sector decarbonization.
The role will focus particularly on strengthening California's newly reauthorized cap-and-invest program and preparing the program for potential connections with emerging carbon markets in other jurisdictions.
The Analyst will work with EDF's analysts, scientists, economists, lawyers, and policy specialists, as well as external partners, stakeholders, regulators, and lawmakers.
What You'll Do
- Support EDF's advocacy strategy on energy transition policies in key states.
- Track legislative efforts and regulatory proceedings in Washington and California.
- Conduct research and analysis of proposed regulations and legislation.
- Analyze policies based on emissions, economic, health, and equity outcomes.
- Support engagement with policymakers, regulators, stakeholders, and coalition partners.
- Contribute to communications campaigns and advocacy strategies.
- Represent EDF in selected external forums and support media and rapid-response inquiries.
- Write white papers, policy memos, formal comments, presentations, opinion pieces, and blog posts.
- Research policy design involving greenhouse gas targets, emissions limits, market-based programs, and air quality standards.
- Develop expertise in regulatory pathways for electric-sector decarbonization.
- Support policy efforts involving other energy transition strategies, including hydrogen.
- Collaborate with colleagues across different disciplines and organizational levels.
- Contribute to EDF's Organizational Effectiveness and Culture goals.
- Take on additional relevant responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
Core Qualifications
- At least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Associate's degree required.
- A Bachelor's degree in environmental science, public policy, economics, or a related field may substitute for up to 2 years of relevant experience.
- Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
- Demonstrated interest in climate policy and environmental equity.
Technical Expertise
- Ability to synthesize technical information for policy audiences.
- Strong policy research and analytical capabilities.
- Ability to communicate technical and policy findings to non-technical audiences.
- Strong computer skills, including Excel and Word.
- Experience conducting Internet-based research.
Professional Strengths
- Strong organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Strong interpersonal and listening skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment when planning and prioritizing work.
Mindset Fit
- Self-awareness and cultural competency.
- Demonstrated inclusivity.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
- Proactive approach and willingness to learn quickly.
Benefits & Perks
EDF states that the position comes with a strong total rewards package, including:
- Competitive salary
- Robust benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Full benefits during the two-year fixed-term appointment
Why This Role Matters
The position sits at the intersection of clean electricity, carbon markets, climate policy, regulatory analysis, and environmental equity. Its work will support policy development and advocacy around California and Washington energy and climate programs, including efforts to accelerate power-sector decarbonization.