Senior Climate Policy & Data Analytics Lead — Remote

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York’s Department of Buildings, Bureau of Sustainability, seeks a Senior Policy and Data Analyst to drive data-informed climate policies and building decarbonization initiatives.

You will design complex analyses, develop dashboards, collaborate with stakeholders, and present findings to senior leadership, supporting energy efficiency efforts and regulatory compliance across the city.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in architecture or architectural technology; biology; building science; chemistry; construction management; energy management; engineering, engineering technology; environmental science; facilities management; physics; or a related field; or
• Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of two (2) years in length, in a construction trade with an emphasis on energy efficiency for buildings and two (2) years of satisfactory, full-time experience in energy generation or conservation work such as planning, developing, implementing, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and verifying interventions to generate clean energy or reduce energy usage; or
• Four (4) years of satisfactory, full-time experience in energy generation or conservation work such as planning, developing, implementing, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and verifying interventions to generate clean energy or reduce energy usage; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to “1,” “2,” or “3” above. One (1) year of acceptable experience will be credited for every 30 semester credits of undergraduate education in any of the fields described in “1” above. One (1) year of acceptable experience will be credited for a master’s degree in any of the fields described in “1” above.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert data analytics support, including designing and executing complex analyses to inform policy and operational decisions
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and leadership to operationalize Bureau processes, develop standard operating procedures, and refine KPIs
• Ensuring quality control across data streams and reporting metrics, supporting accurate measurement of sustainability KPIs and progress toward citywide emissions goals
• Leading the development and implementation of analytics tools, decision support systems, and dashboards to support policy and operational decisions
• Translating complex data analyses into actionable insights for policy development, regulatory compliance, and building decarbonization strategies
• Supporting and contributing to special projects as assigned by Bureau and Agency leadership, providing technical expertise and analytical rigor
• Presenting technical findings and policy implications to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
• Serving as a subject matter expert on sustainability policy, emissions reduction strategies, and regulatory frameworks related to building energy performance

Skills

Data analytics

Policy analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field

Apprentice program + energy experience

4 years energy generation/conservation experience

Master's degree in related field (optional advanced)

Job description

City of New York’s Department of Buildings, Bureau of Sustainability, seeks a Senior Policy and Data Analyst to drive data-informed climate policies and building decarbonization initiatives.

You will design complex analyses, develop dashboards, collaborate with stakeholders, and present findings to senior leadership, supporting energy efficiency efforts and regulatory compliance across the city.