Director, Economics Analysis Hub

If we act now — together — there’s still time to build a future where people, the economy and the Earth can all thrive. Every one of us has a role to play. Choose yours.# Director, Economics Analysis Hub## Location

U.S. Remote, with preference for those in proximity to current EDF Office locations (Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Boulder, CO; New York, NY; Raleigh, NC; San Francisco, CA; Washington D.C.). Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required for the duration of the assignment.## Duration This is a two-year fixed-term position with full benefits with the possibility of extension.## Department Economics## Application Instructions Along with your resume, please submit an individually authored writing sample/published paper, along with a cover letter detailing your personal interest in the role and in EDF.

Preference will be given to applications with cover letters and will be strongly considered over those who choose to submit only their resume/CV.## Overall Function The Economics Analysis Hub (Hub) is a new unit at the Environmental Defense Fund that conducts rapid analysis of climate economics questions to inform organizational priorities, decision makers, and policy needs. The Director will have the opportunity to shape, build, and grow the Hub into a nimble partner and incubator for innovation.

The Director will be a senior economist with dual experience in academic research and applied policy analysis who can establish the Hub’s standards and services, oversee intake and delivery of economic analyses, ensure quality control, build strategic partners, mentor staff, and cultivate major donors in support of the Hub's activities. In collaboration with a dedicated team and EDF’s , the Director will conceive, plan, organize, and research projects that shape policy through rigorous, though rapid, economic analysis.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a builder’s mindset that also possesses an exemplary scientific record, demonstrated through publications, policy testimony, strong communication, active involvement in advisory panels and boards, and a strong reputation as a leader in the environmental/climate economics community. This position reports to the Chief Economist.##

Key Responsibilities The Director will lead the Economic Analysis Hub’s operations and manage a team of economists, research staff, and graduate research assistants to deliver high-quality, policy-relevant economic analysis and guidance.
* Lead intake, prioritization, and delivery for economic inquiries inside and outside of EDF to produce economic analyses with rigorous quality assurance protocols, ensuring timely responsiveness to critical policy opportunities.
* Manage a team of economists, analysts, and fellows effectively to achieve Analysis Hub goals, including delivering timely responses and building a new enterprise.
* Collaborate closely with internal (EDF staff) and external stakeholders/clients to provide services and co-develop analytical solutions.
* Communicate research methods and Hub results effectively for internal and external users, including in public forums/conferences, and produce publishable manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and policy outlets to build the Hub’s reputation for analytical capacity that advances real-world and policy guidance.
* Establish, disseminate, and maintain the best modeling practices and methodologies in economics, consistent with leading approaches in the field. Lead in developing new quantitative tools for and with EDF’s staff and partners.
* Build and maintain a library of statistical and computational models, including CGE frameworks, integrated assessment models (IAMs), sectoral models (e.g. power, transport, industry), and distributional analysis tools.
* Support EDF’s partners in building their own analytical capacities in the Economics space by participating in and leading collaborative projects, organizing and providing modeling training.
* Maintain a high level of personal expertise in research and an excellent reputation in your area of specialization through continued scholarly engagement and contributions to the field.
* Organize and facilitate expert discussions…