Union of Concerned Scientists

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Position Description:
Under the direction of the California and Western States Director, the Western States Senior Climate Analyst will lead UCS’s work in California and the Western states to bring sound science, policy and economics to bear on building support for, developing, and implementing strong climate policies. This professional will evaluate and analyze various climate policy approaches at the state and regional level, including assessing their economic feasibility. This includes providing top-quality research, reports and analysis on climate and energy policies in California and the western United States.

Additional information can be found on the Union of Concerned Scientists website: www.ucsusa.org. A detailed Position Profile is available and will be provided from Johnston and Company.

Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have five to seven years of related experience, including a background in environmental and energy economic policy development and analysis and project management and a comprehensive understanding of the appropriate use of economic and technical information in the policymaking process. Familiarity with the economic costs and benefits of economy-wide and sectorial climate and energy policies, especially in California and west coast states, strongly preferred. A PhD in environmental science/policy, global change, economics or a closely related field is required.