Climate Data & Economics Analyst - Hybrid (Oregon/Washington)

City of Portland; Portland (OR); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Descripción de la vacante

City of Portland seeks a Climate Data and Economics Analyst to support the Chief Sustainability Officer in shaping city climate policy, programs, and budgets. You will maintain the city’s climate emissions inventory, lead economic analyses, build analytical models, and provide data-driven recommendations to inform decisions across departments.

You will act as a liaison between the Sustainability Office, service-area experts, and advisory bodies, develop training materials, and foster a community

Formación

• Experience performing complex quantitative analysis including climate data evaluation, emissions accounting, and economic analysis related to climate policy.
• Knowledge of climate science, policy frameworks, and sustainability principles; ability to interpret technical datasets and assess policy impacts.
• Experience developing/maintaining analytical models, dashboards, or datasets used for monitoring climate outcomes.
• Ability to interpret policies and data to inform climate action strategies, including fiscal impacts.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and update the City’s climate emissions inventory and conduct ongoing modeling using available data.
• Lead economic analyses that evaluate climate policy impacts and emissions reduction strategies.
• Design structures to integrate climate targets into City budgeting processes.
• Maintain a community of practice for climate practitioners and financial staff involved in budgeting.
• Track service area sustainability actions to ensure alignment with CAP goals and SCC recommendations.
• Serve as a liaison between the Sustainability Office, SMEs, practitioners, and advisory bodies.
• Build and maintain analytical models supporting SCC advisory functions and enterprise-wide climate strategies.

Conocimientos

Climate data analysis

Climate modeling

Policy analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, economics, public policy

Advanced degree in related field

Descripción del empleo

City of Portland seeks a Climate Data and Economics Analyst to support the Chief Sustainability Officer in shaping city climate policy, programs, and budgets. You will maintain the city’s climate emissions inventory, lead economic analyses, build analytical models, and provide data-driven recommendations to inform decisions across departments.

You will act as a liaison between the Sustainability Office, service-area experts, and advisory bodies, develop training materials, and foster a community