Great Green Job of the Week: Transportation and Climate Policy Analyst

The Center for Clean Air Policy in Washington, DC is seeking a Transportation and Climate Policy Analyst.  The Center for Clean Air Policy has been a leader for over two decades in the global climate change policy arena, and is currently growing as awareness of climate change spreads across the country.  CCAP is renowned for its analytical and consensus building leadership.  The new climate policy analyst will join the team working on effective policy making solutions through CCAP’s policy programs.

ABOUT THE TRANSPORTATION & CLIMATE POLICY ANALYST

The Policy Analyst will apply research and analytical skills to the development of transportation and climate change policy. The ideal candidate will bring at least four years of relevant experience and an ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders to craft practical policy solutions. Knowledge of smart growth, travel demand management and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) is required, but is only relevant if it comes with the capacity and humility to explain the issues in clear and compelling terms.

While this position will initially focus on supporting the VMT & Climate Policy dialogue and associated issues, transportation and climate change is an area development for CCAP. Expansion will likely come in the form of technical assistance and training about smart growth policies for states and municipalities. While the role will have a diverse set of tasks, examples include quantitative analysis on GHG reduction, research on federal climate and transportation legislation and policy, technical and policy assistance to governments, economic analysis of smart growth policies, assessment of data improvement needs, and development of performance metrics. This position affords tremendous opportunity to participate in the development of cutting edge climate change policy work.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will:

• Be an articulate professional with sophistication, intelligence, drive and experience in environmental policy;
• Preferably hold a Master’s degree in Transportation Planning, Public Policy or a related field and have substantive knowledge of transportation policy and planning processes;
• Have superb quantitative skills and the ability to understand and articulate sophisticated technical, policy and economic analysis;
• Have demonstrated project management skills and the capacity to synthesize complex materials; and
• Be able to analyze data and communicate concepts to myriad audiences.

APPLICATION AND NOMINATION INFORMATION

Nominations and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the pace of the search, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word or pdf format), where you learned of the position and a salary history should be sent to: recruitment[at]ccap.org. To expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type “Transportation” and your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.

Get more information about CCAP at CCAP.org.

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