Climate Data and Economics Analyst; Analyst III-CPPW

Job Appointment: Full Time, Regular.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Alternate schedules may be available.
Work Location:Hybrid. This position reports to [address]. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information,.
Union Representation:City of Portland Professional Workers Union (CPPW). To view current labor agreements,.
Starting Pay:The City of Portland follows the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying.

The Climate Data and Economics Analyst works closely with the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) in a leadership role supporting citywide climate practitioners to develop performance indicators and conduct analysis that informs decisions on the City’s sustainability and climate goals, programs, and policies. This position serves as a liaison between the Sustainability Office, service area subject matter experts, and climate practitioners to provide targeted recommendations that shape the workplan of the Sustainability and Climate Commission (SCC).

A central responsibility of this role is maintaining and updating the City’s climate emissions inventory using utility, sector, and other available data; overseeing ongoing modeling; and conducting economic analyses that support climate outcome evaluation. As the City continues to explore climate budgeting in collaboration with financial analysts, this position provides key recommendations on how to integrate climate commitments into policy and financial decision-making.

This includes designing approaches to embed Climate Action Plan targets into City budgeting processes, identifying responsibility for implementation, and establishing methods for enterprise-wide monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. The Analyst also develops training materials for climate practitioners and financial staff and maintains a community of practice to support climate budgeting efforts.

This position works alongside service area climate practitioners to ensure their programs and analyses align with the City’s Climate Action Plan and SCC advisory priorities. An essential job function includes evaluating climate data, managing timelines of climate and sustainability plans across the enterprise, and conducting policy-impact analyses under the direction of the CSO and informed by SCC recommendations.

The Climate Data and Economics Analyst performs technically complex research and compiles data from a variety of sources, leading analysis of climate-related policies and sustainability actions. As a key member of the Sustainability Office, this position provides guidance, reviews technical work to ensure accuracy and alignment with City climate goals, and ensures analyses are grounded in the best available climate science.

This position is responsible for building, assessing, and updating analytical models that support SCC work related to enterprise-wide climate and sustainability efforts, ensuring cohesion and long-term durability of the City’s climate strategy. This position reports directly to the Chief Sustainability Officer.

• Maintain and update the City’s climate emissions inventory and conduct ongoing modeling using utility, sector, and other available data.
• Lead economic analyses that evaluate climate policy impacts, climate actions, and emissions reduction strategies.
• Design and recommend structures for integrating climate commitments and Climate Action Plan targets into City budgeting processes.
• Maintain a community of practice for climate practitioners and financial staff involved in climate budgeting.
• Track and analyze service area sustainability and…