Climate Analyst

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Full-time Regular Professional Remote, AK, US

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

POSITION TITLE:Climate Analyst

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM:Conservation

REPORTS TO:Vice President, Climate

STATUS: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt

LOCATION:Washington, DC preferred (hybrid); other states considered: AK, CA, FL, MD, OR, TX, WA, WV or VA

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. that inspires a worldwide network of partners, advocates and supporters through our comprehensive and clear-eyed approach to ocean conservation.

Together, we are securing a healthy ocean and a thriving planet, forever and for everyone.

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. They are an outstanding writer who can translate complex technical information into compelling products for diverse audiences, including senior leadership, partners, community and private sector stakeholders,policymakers, and funders.

• 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…