Sr. Analyst, Energy Transition, Clean Electricity

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Sr. Analyst, Energy Transition, Clean Electricity

Location

This position may be based hybrid out of our Boulder, CO; San Francisco, CA; or Austin, TX offices or may be based remotely in these areas or the Western U.S.

Duration

This position is a two-year fixed term position with full benefits and the possibility of extension.

Overall Function

EDF's Energy Transition Program aims to bend the curve on global greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel production and use by 2030, cleanly and equitably. EDF's Energy Transition program seeks a highly motivated, analytically rigorous individual to join EDF's Clean Electricity team with a primary focus in the western U.S. The Sr. Analyst, Clean Electricity & Carbon Markets will be a key member of the team working to accelerate the clean energy transition, including supporting EDF's engagement in Colorado and elsewhere across the west to build the case for broader participation in the emerging western regional electricity market, to accelerate decarbonization of the electric grid while lowering consumer costs, and to secure implementing regulations for California's recently reauthorized Cap & Invest program. In this role, the Sr. Analyst will own defined research and policy analysis workstreams across a range of clean energy and climate policy topics, develop initial conclusions and recommendations to inform EDF's advocacy strategy, and help manage engagement with EDF partners, consultants, state policymakers, regulators, and other external stakeholders to advance high-priority legislative and regulatory campaigns.

The Sr. Analyst reports to the Manager, Clean Electricity & Carbon Markets. They will work with other analysts, scientists, economists, lawyers, and policy specialists throughout EDF as well as external partners, stakeholders, and lawmakers.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute substantively to the development and refinement of EDF's clean energy advocacy strategy in key states by identifying policy opportunities, assessing strategic risks, developing analytical recommendations, and helping translate findings into advocacy priorities aligned with EDF's power sector and economy-wide emission reduction goals.
• Represent EDF, as appropriate, in external forums with coalition partners, regulators, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver policy analysis, talking points, briefing materials, and rapid-response information for internal and external audiences.
• Lead defined in-house research and analysis projects, including policy analysis of proposed regulations and legislation and quantitative research.
• Review and evaluate policies across a range of metrics, including emissions outcomes and economic, health, and equity implications.
• Develop initial conclusions and recommendations, synthesize findings for decision-making, and present analysis to inform EDF's advocacy.
• Coordinate with external consultants, review consultant work products, and help ensure deliverables are timely, accurate, and useful for campaign needs.
• Partner with Communications colleagues to develop and execute communications strategies that translate complex policy and analytical findings into accessible messages for policymakers, partners, media, and public audiences.
• Participate in advancing EDFs Organizational Effectiveness and Culture (OEC) goals, so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address environmental and organizational challenges in ways that align with EDF values.
• Draft and contribute to high-quality policy memos, white papers, formal comments, presentations, op-eds, blog posts, and other public-facing materials that communicate complex technical and policy findings clearly to both expert and non-technical audiences.
• Research and develop actionable recommendations on policy design, including wholesale electricity market design, the use of market mechanisms to facilitate cost-effective decarbonization and improve energy affordability, and strategies to overcome major constraints to sustained clean energy development.
• Track progress against deadlines, prepare correspondence and reports, respond to requests for information, and identify risks, dependencies, or decision points that may affect project progress.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with EDF colleagues across all levels of the organization.
• Additional relevant responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant professional experience and a Bachelor's degree in environmental science, economics, public policy, or a related field required. A Master's degree may substitute for up to two years of experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental policy, climate policy, clean electricity, carbon markets, regulatory policy, or related fields.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate moderately complex policy or technical information, identify implications, and develop clear recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize and communicate complex technical and policy findings clearly and concisely for internal colleagues, external partners, policymakers, and non-technical audiences.
• Proactive with the ability to exercise independent judgment, organize information, evaluate options, and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, priorities, and deadlines concurrently while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with colleagues, consultants, partners, policymakers, and stakeholders.
• Experience preparing policy memos, briefing materials, formal comments, presentations, reports, or other written products for advocacy, regulatory, legislative, or public policy audiences.
• Ability to contribute to project design, coordinate workstreams, track progress, and identify risks or decision points that may affect project outcomes.
• Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds.

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We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.

Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.

REQ-002528

Pay range

$74,000 - $78,000 USD/Yr.

Type

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

Locations

Boulder, Remote - US Home, San Francisco, Austin

Posted

September 14, 2026

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