Senior Policy Analyst: Energy & Infrastructure Policy

Duke University; 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 advance research and policy analyses at the intersection of public finance, infrastructure investment, environmental sustainability, and economic development.

The role supports Directors, partners with faculty and external stakeholders, and contributes to interdisciplinary projects that shape resilient communities and sustainable economies both domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Four years of policy, research, or data analysis experience or equivalent.
• Experience evaluating public investments, infrastructure strategies, or economic development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research on public investment strategies, infrastructure finance, fiscal policy, regulatory frameworks, and economic development.
• Translate complex economic and policy research into clear, actionable recommendations for policymakers and institutional leaders.
• Develop policy briefs, reports, white papers, and presentations for diverse audiences.

Skills

Economics

Public finance

Infrastructure policy

Environmental economics

Analytical skills

Policy analysis

Quantitative methods

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability seeks a Senior Policy Analyst to advance research and policy analyses at the intersection of public finance, infrastructure investment, environmental sustainability, and economic development.

The role supports Directors, partners with faculty and external stakeholders, and contributes to interdisciplinary projects that shape resilient communities and sustainable economies both domestically and internationally.