Senior Research and Policy Analyst, Right to Zero

at  Earthjustice

The Senior Research and Policy Analyst supports our programmatic focus on energy and air pollution issues by providing strategic and technical assistance. The position focuses on analyzing, writing and editing advocacy and technical documents, and developing and maintaining relationships with government decision-makers, clients and other partners to advance our advocacy. This role is preferred hybrid in Washington DC, with possibility for hybrid in another Earthjustice Office.
This position sits within the Right to Zero team and reports to the Director of Right to Zero.
Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals, and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are guided by a passionate, ambitious vision for the future for people and our planet: until justice stands for all, we will never rest. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.
Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.
This is a hybrid position that will be based out of the office approximately 3 days per week. Washington DC is the preferred location for this role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with transportation, energy, air pollution, climate and/or environmental justice policy issues preferred
• Graduate degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience analyzing scientific and technical documents, and researching, synthesizing and presenting science and policy issues to expert as well as public audiences
• Strong research and organizational skills; attention to detail with proven ability to solve complex problems, work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to understand policy, complex facts, scientific and technical issues quickly and synthesize this information in a way that makes it understandable to various audiences
• Excellent research, writing, oral communication and computer skills, including data analysis skills (Word, Excel, Internet, Adobe, Outlook, PowerPoint, Westlaw/LexisNexis, GIS)
• Demonstrated experience in effective communication and collaboration with: colleagues, clients, partners, agency staff, community-based organizations and technical experts
• Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations
• Desire and ability to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED:

• This role includes special projects or additional tasks as assigned, including project management, participation in hiring committees, organization-wide working groups and initiatives
• This position may manage non-legal interns
• Other duties as assigned