Hybrid Climate Data & Economics Analyst

City of Portland; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 95.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Portland is seeking a Climate Data and Economics Analyst to support the Chief Sustainability Officer in developing performance indicators and analyses that inform city climate goals, programs, and policies. You will maintain emissions inventories, oversee modeling, and conduct economic analyses, integrating climate commitments into budgeting, training materials, and enterprise-wide reporting.

This role requires collaboration with SMEs, policy experts, and finance staff to ensure

Qualifikationen

• Experience performing complex quantitative analysis related to climate data and emissions.
• Knowledge of climate science, policy frameworks, and data interpretation.
• Skill in developing and maintaining analytical models and dashboards.
• Ability to interpret policies to inform climate action strategies.
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for diverse audiences.

Aufgaben

• Maintain and update the city’s climate emissions inventory and conduct modeling using data sources.
• Lead economic analyses evaluating climate policy impacts and emissions reduction strategies.
• Design structures for integrating climate commitments into budgeting processes.
• Maintain a community of practice for climate practitioners and finance staff.
• Track and analyze service area sustainability actions to ensure CAP alignment.
• Serve as liaison between Sustainability Office, SMEs, climate practitioners, and advisory bodies to support decision-making.

Kenntnisse

Complex quantitative analysis

Climate science knowledge

Analytical modeling

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree + 10 years experience

Advanced degree with 4+ years relevant experience

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Portland is seeking a Climate Data and Economics Analyst to support the Chief Sustainability Officer in developing performance indicators and analyses that inform city climate goals, programs, and policies. You will maintain emissions inventories, oversee modeling, and conduct economic analyses, integrating climate commitments into budgeting, training materials, and enterprise-wide reporting.

This role requires collaboration with SMEs, policy experts, and finance staff to ensure