Climate Analyst

vibehackers; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Office 2-3x/week NY/SF/Munich

Benefits (unspecified)

Job summary

Pulsora is hiring a Climate Analyst to own carbon accounting methodology and the emission factor library for enterprise customers. The role partners with sustainability leaders to build GHG inventories, set targets, support disclosures, and translate regulatory changes into product requirements and calculation logic.

This hands-on position involves activity data work, emission factors, and detailed calculation logic, with collaboration across engineering, design, and client teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of climate consulting or sustainability analyst experience with significant carbon accounting.
• Deep understanding of the GHG Protocol, ISO 1406X family, and related frameworks/regulations (CSRD, CDP, SBTi, PCAF, GRI, SASB, TCFD, EU Taxonomy, SFDR).
• Hands-on experience building or auditing full Scope 1–3 inventories under the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and Scope 3 Standard.
• Fluency in emission factor sourcing and application, and managing GWP sets (IPCC AR4/AR5/AR6).
• Familiarity with assurance/audit practices (ISAE 3000/3410, AA1000AS) and data lineage controls.
• Comfort using AI-assisted development tools to build prototypes and internal tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer engagements on GHG inventory build, assurance, decarbonization planning, and reporting.
• Own emission factor library lifecycle: sourcing, versioning, provenance, retirement, and GWP set management.
• Shape platform capabilities for GHG accounting across Scopes 1–3 with audit-ready data lineage.
• Translate regulatory changes (CSRD, CDP, SBTi) into product requirements and calculation logic.
• Onboard, train, and support clients as a subject matter expert.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements.
• Rapidly prototype internal tools and customer-facing solutions using AI-assisted coding.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Project management

Agile

Rapid prototyping

AI prototyping

Self-starter

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's in environmental science or related

MBA preferred

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Claude Code

Cursor

Copilot

Replit

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Explicitly requires vibe coding skills and use of AI-assisted tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, Replit) for rapid prototyping and building internal/customer-facing tools.

About the Role

Pulsora is hiring a Climate Analyst to own carbon accounting and emissions methodology for enterprise customers, translating regulatory requirements into product calculations and managing the emission factor library. The role combines hands‑on inventory and calculation work with client engagement, requirement gathering, and rapid prototyping using AI‑assisted coding tools.

Job Description

Role

Pulsora is seeking a Climate Analyst to own carbon accounting methodology and the emission factor library for enterprise customers. The role partners directly with sustainability leaders to build GHG inventories, set targets, support disclosure and assurance, and convert regulatory change into product requirements. It is a hands‑on position requiring detailed work in activity data, emission factors, standard text, and calculation logic.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead customer engagements on GHG inventory build, assurance, decarbonization planning, and voluntary and regulatory reporting.
• Own emission factor library lifecycle: sourcing, versioning, provenance, retirement, and GWP set management.
• Shape platform capabilities for GHG accounting across Scopes 1–3 and ensure audit‑ready data lineage and disclosures.
• Translate regulatory and standards changes (e.g., CSRD, CDP, SBTi) into product requirements and calculation logic.
• Serve as subject matter expert during onboarding, training, and ongoing client support.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and cross‑functional teams to gather and prioritize requirements.
• Rapidly prototype internal tools and customer‑facing solutions using AI‑assisted coding tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, business, or related field; advanced masters or MBA preferred.
• Proven track record (5+ years) in climate consulting or sustainability analyst roles with significant carbon accounting experience.
• Deep understanding of the GHG Protocol, ISO 1406X family, and sustainability frameworks and regulations (e.g., CSRD, CDP, SBTi, PCAF, GRI, SASB, TCFD, EU Taxonomy, SFDR).
• Hands‑on experience building or auditing full Scope 1–3 inventories under the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and Scope 3 Standard.
• Fluency in emission factor sourcing and application, and managing GWP sets (IPCC AR4/AR5/AR6) and edition transitions.
• Familiarity with assurance and audit practices (e.g., ISAE 3000/3410, AA1000AS) and maintaining data lineage and controls for third‑party audits.
• Understanding of decarbonization strategy, SBTi, CDP disclosures, marginal abatement cost curves, and scenario analysis.
• Comfortable using AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, Replit) to build prototypes and internal tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in agile environments and familiarity with product tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Willingness to work with a global team, including flexible hours to collaborate with offshore teams in India.

Benefits & Work Arrangement

• Compensation includes salary, equity, and benefits.
• Hybrid‑friendly work environment: in office 2–3 times per week for employees in New York, San Francisco Bay Area, and Munich.
• Opportunity to work on impactful sustainability problems with enterprise customers and established industry partnerships.

Claude Code Cursor GitHub Copilot Replit Jira Confluence DEFRA/DESNZ EPA GHG Emission Factors Hub IEA grid factors IPCC AR4 IPCC AR5 IPCC AR6 GHG Protocol ISO 1406X SBTi CDP PCAF GRI SASB TCFD EU Taxonomy SFDR EDCI

Skills

Carbon Accounting GHG Inventory Management Regulatory Compliance Stakeholder Management Client Engagement Requirement Gathering Prioritization Analytical Thinking Problem Solving Communication Project Management Agile Data Lineage and Controls Audit/Assurance Familiarity Decarbonization Strategy Scenario Analysis Rapid Prototyping AI‑assisted Development Self‑starter / Ownership

Experience Level

Senior

USD 60,000 - 70,000/year

Employment Type

Full‑time

• Benefits (unspecified)
• Hybrid‑friendly work environment (in office 2-3x/week for NY, SF Bay Area, Munich)