Climate Metrics Lead: Impact & Analytics Expert

USA The Nature Conservancy; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Climate Metrics Specialist to lead and advise on climate indicators and MEL systems. You will support metric development for carbon accounting in nature-based solutions and climate adaptation, coordinating with the Global Climate team and field staff.

Ideal candidates have a master's in a science field and 2+ years of experience in data analysis, metrics development, and communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a science-related field and 2 years of experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience collecting, manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Experience synthesizing, interpreting, and communicating scientific information.
• Experience preparing technical reports and creating visualizations.
• Experience leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with conservation or climate programs.
• Experience developing metrics, monitoring, evaluation, or related expertise.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary expert for Global Climate team on impact metrics and tracking systems.
• Develop climate metrics, including carbon accounting and MEL plans.
• Design and conduct quantitative analyses to inform baselines and impact.
• Deliver tools and training to staff and partners on MEL practices.
• Develop MEL systems and protocols for 2030 and 2040 goals.
• May supervise staff, interns, or volunteers on projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Climate programs experience

MEL/metrics expertise

Geospatial analysis

Statistical skills

Education

Master's degree in science-related field

Tools

R

Python

GIS/Geospatial tools

Job description

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Climate Metrics Specialist to lead and advise on climate indicators and MEL systems. You will support metric development for carbon accounting in nature-based solutions and climate adaptation, coordinating with the Global Climate team and field staff.

Ideal candidates have a master's in a science field and 2+ years of experience in data analysis, metrics development, and communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.