Senior Policy Architect, Natural Climate Solutions

The Nature Conservancy; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Policy Advisor, Natural Climate Solutions to translate climate research into a practical federal and state policy agenda. You will lead cross-functional teams, build partnerships across government, nonprofit and industry actors, and drive changes in forestry policy and carbon sequestration initiatives.

You will influence policy using evidence-based strategies, manage multiple initiatives, and operate within Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, climate, natural resource management or environmental policy with 5 years in policy analysis and government relations.
• Knowledge of public and private programs and incentives related to carbon sequestration on natural lands.
• Direct experience working with partners, government agencies and coalitions in forestry or natural climate solutions.
• Analytical and project management experience in unstructured environments.
• Experience directing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals.
• Relationship-building skills.
• Experience negotiating complex high-profile or sensitive agreements.
• Proven written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate research findings on climate-smart forestry into a practical policy agenda.
• Advance the policy agenda by coordinating across a matrixed team of interdisciplinary experts.
• Build partnerships with government, nonprofit, and industry representatives active in forestry policy.
• Develop evidence-based, politically feasible strategy for federal and state policy adoption.
• Navigate Washington, D.C. and state capital political dynamics to shape policy implementation.

Skills

Policy analysis

Government relations

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Strategic thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in political science, climate, natural resource management or environmental policy

Tools

Policy analysis tools

Job description

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Policy Advisor, Natural Climate Solutions to translate climate research into a practical federal and state policy agenda. You will lead cross-functional teams, build partnerships across government, nonprofit and industry actors, and drive changes in forestry policy and carbon sequestration initiatives.

You will influence policy using evidence-based strategies, manage multiple initiatives, and operate within Washington, D.C.