Senior Energy Policy Analyst: Global Transition Finance

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability seeks a Senior Policy Analyst to lead analytical research and policy development on global energy transition issues. The role focuses on state-owned enterprises, finance mechanisms, and stakeholder engagement to inform policy and investment decisions.

You will build financial models, analyze project feasibility, and translate complex concepts for policymakers and practitioners in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to policy, public health, public administration, economics, science, engineering, law, or related area (Master's degree preferred).
• Work requires four years of policy/research/data analysis experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Nicholas Institute's research and policy analysis on energy transition issues and state-owned enterprises.
• Lead financial and economic modeling for energy transition projects (coal repurposing, methane reductions).
• Develop and evaluate financial models: cash-flow, NPV, IRR, LCOE, scenario analysis.
• Engage with governments, financial institutions, utilities, and development organizations.
• Communicate findings through reports, briefs, presentations, and executive briefings.

Skills

Energy policy

Project finance

Financial modeling

Policy research

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability seeks a Senior Policy Analyst to lead analytical research and policy development on global energy transition issues. The role focuses on state-owned enterprises, finance mechanisms, and stakeholder engagement to inform policy and investment decisions.

You will build financial models, analyze project feasibility, and translate complex concepts for policymakers and practitioners in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary