Policy Analyst

The Climate Center is a climate and energy policy nonprofit focused on reducing climate pollution in California. The Policy Analyst will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and developing policy, as well as tracking relevant legislation and regulatory proceedings.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying emerging trends: the Policy Analyst monitors and analyzes policy trends in both domestic and international environments that may inform or impact TCC’s priorities and provide recommendations that inform policy decisions to the Policy Team
• Collecting policy feedback from staff, partners, academics, other experts and key stakeholders through conversations, email, focus groups, surveys, or interviews
• Coordinate policy related basic research with Initiative Directors and assist with report writing to clarify policy gaps and direction
• Help identify and provide analysis of TCC policy priorities, relevant policies we are tracking in the legislature and agencies at Policy Team meetings, through memos, and presentations
• Help prepareTCC policy positions and draft external communications materials for formal and informal briefings, seminars, workshops, and conferences
• Conducts research on a range of climate and energy-related issues that inform the development of TCC's policies
• Research and analysis of proposed and actual relevant legislation to The Climate Center’s strategic priorities
• Draft policy documents (Bill Fact Sheets, Policy one-pagers, Talking Points, etc.)
• Support the Policy Team on prioritization of policies
• Assist LD in tracking bills, reviewing bills, summarizing and providing analysis for bills of interest and reviewing bill analysis from relevant committees
• Assist the Policy Team in determining positions on legislation and manage/track policy, regulatory, and legislative position papers, and committee consultants’ reports
• Track bill hearings and provide comments in committees
• Sacramento-based coalition coordinates with our top priority policies
• Consult with the LD, Chief Program Officer (CPO) and our partners about the strategy to move our priorities forward
• Schedule key meetings for the LD and others with legislators and their staff to discuss key policies
• Track key regulatory proceedings and lead The Climate Center position-setting conversations and draft comments as needed, especially in the CA Air Resources Board
• Attend coalition meetings on regulatory priorities and report decisions and outcomes back to LM and CPO
• Other duties or tasks assigned by the Government Affairs Director

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant subject to policy development. University majors in political science, sociology, policy studies, public policy, law, psychology, and economics are among the relevant majors
• A minimum of 3 years of policy work: In policy analysis or legislative affairs, preferably in California
• Regulatory affairs understanding and some experience
• Experience with data analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data
• General research experience and composing papers with citations
• A basic understanding of the causes of the climate crisis and the science behind it
• A basic understanding of climate and clean energy policies in California
• A clear understanding of the California political landscape
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Detail-oriented while being able to see the big picture
• Strong sense of ethics
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and projects effectively
• Team player and enthusiasm for collaboration
• Desire to learn new things and a willingness to grow!
• Analytical mindset
• Self-driven and able to work independently
• Passion for effective climate policy
• Strong organizational skills
• Sense of humor