Senior Analyst Climate Advisory

AECOM is seeking a Senior Analyst for its Climate Advisory Services team, based in Denver, CO, or other specified locations. The role involves supporting public sector clients in climate policy and program development, conducting data analysis, and leading technical tasks. Candidates should have a background in public policy, urban planning, or economics, with experience in climate action strategies and project implementation.
AECOMs Climate Advisory Services team is seeking an experienced senior analyst to join our multidisciplinary team to be based in San Francisco Bay Area CA; Los Angeles CA; Denver CO; or Chicago IL.. We support public sector clients including cities counties transportation agencies and utilities in developing and implementing programs and policies to achieve their climate goals. The senior analyst will support a wide variety of projects related to policy and program design prioritization and phasing of projects development of governance mechanisms and funding and financing strategies.

The senior analyst will lead discrete technical tasks to support decisionmaking and design of climate action and/or adaptation policies and programs. These tasks may include developing and implementing quantitative analytical approaches; conducting data analysis economic and financial modeling literature reviews and stakeholder interviews; and developing graphics and presentations to communicate key findings for both the client and the public. The position requires the ability to work closely with project managers to balance multiple projects and deadlines delegate appropriate tasks to more junior staff and communicate clearly with both clients and other teams outside of the Climate Advisory Services practice.

Qualified candidates will have an education and/or professional experience in public policy design; sustainability planning; or urban planning and economics. Qualified candidates will also have experience working with the public sector as well as exposure to climate action and/or planning policy development and program implementation.

The successful candidate will have experience in several of the following areas/project types:
• Equitable policy plan and/or strategy development related to climate action or adaptation programs
• Conducting technical analyses to support planning or policy efforts including:
• Economic and fiscal impact analysis as it relates to regulatory policies and programs (e.g. climate action planning achieving renewable energy targets)
• Socioeconomic analysis
• Benefitcost analysis for climate change vulnerability and action and adaptation plans
• Triple bottom line / sustainable return on investment assessments
• Funding and financing strategy for public sector projects or programs
• Implementation of new public policies and programs preferably related to climate mitigation or adaptation

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements :
• BA/BS in public policy urban planning environmental or urban economics or related fields 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications :
• 6 years of professional experience in public policy urban planning environmental or urban economics or related fields
• Masters degree from an accredited university in urban planning public policy economics or a related field
• Experience designing and implementing public policies and programs related to climate change mitigation adaptation and/or resilience
• Ability to develop and execute a research plan think critically analyze policy and write effectively
• Experience leading discrete technical tasks related to quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Ability to lead development of clientfacing deliverables and proposals and comfort with presenting to clients including senior leadership and elected officials
• Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong technical skills including experience with one or more of the following software packages:
• ArcGIS and other spatial analysis tools
• Quantitative/statistical programs such as R or Python
• Evaluation of financial cashflows particularly public finance via Excel.
• Experience with project management including budgeting a plus

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public and privatesector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime