Policy Analyst, Energy Transition – Clean Electricity

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. seeks an Analyst for Energy Transition, Clean Electricity to advance decarbonization in California and across the Western U.S. The role involves researching policy developments, tracking regulations, and supporting EDF’s advocacy and coalition work with diverse partners.

You will produce white papers and memos, contribute to communications campaigns, and help craft policy designs for economy-wide and sector-specific targets while linking with emerging markets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience and an Associate’s degree; a Bachelor’s degree may substitute for up to 2 years of related experience.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills for policy audiences.
• Interest in climate policy and environmental equity; proactive and organized.

Responsibilities

• Support development and refinement of advocacy strategy around energy transition policies in key states.
• Represent EDF in external forums, with coalitions and the media; assist rapid-response inquiries.
• Conduct in-house research and analysis of proposed regulations and legislation.
• Analyze policies using emissions, economic, health, and equity metrics.

Skills

Policy analysis

Research

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Policy advocacy

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/public policy/economics

Tools

Excel

Word

Internet research

Job description

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. seeks an Analyst for Energy Transition, Clean Electricity to advance decarbonization in California and across the Western U.S. The role involves researching policy developments, tracking regulations, and supporting EDF’s advocacy and coalition work with diverse partners.

You will produce white papers and memos, contribute to communications campaigns, and help craft policy designs for economy-wide and sector-specific targets while linking with emerging markets.