Senior Research and Policy Analyst, California Regional - Right to Zero

The Senior Research and Policy Analyst at Earthjustice will support advocacy on energy and air pollution issues in California. Responsibilities include conducting research, analyzing documents, engaging with government and community partners, and contributing to the Right to Zero campaign. The role requires strong research and communication skills, with a focus on environmental justice initiatives. Candidates should have relevant experience and a graduate degree in a related field.
About the position

The Senior Research and Policy Analyst at Earthjustice plays a crucial role in supporting advocacy efforts focused on energy and air pollution issues in California. This position involves conducting research, analyzing technical documents, and engaging with government decision-makers and community partners to advance environmental justice initiatives. The analyst will work closely with litigation teams and contribute to the Right to Zero campaign, ensuring that advocacy strategies are informed by solid research and effective communication.

Responsibilities
• Researches and creates technical analyses and documents in support of current and potential litigation, administrative advocacy, and other matters.
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• Works with lawyers and outside experts to help design and manage expert reports, testimony, and analyses, making them understandable.
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• Identifies and recruits scientists and technical experts as needed.
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• Independently designs and proposes research and data gathering strategies.
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• Designs, drafts, and manages submissions of letters, reports, and supporting materials.
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• Develops strategies for using information requests.
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• Engages in direct advocacy with state and federal agencies.
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• Develops, implements, and manages community outreach and partnerships, assessing advocacy opportunities based on insights gained from outreach efforts.
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• Cultivates partnerships, allies, and coalitions in support of assigned issues.
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• Serves as a senior technical and policy expert, advocate, and spokesperson, preparing comments, attending hearings, and delivering testimony as required.
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• Participates in special projects, project management, hiring committees, organization-wide working groups, and DEI initiatives.

Requirements
• Experience with transportation, energy, climate, air pollution, and/or environmental justice policy issues preferred.
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• Graduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
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• 3+ years of relevant experience.
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• Experience analyzing scientific and technical documents, and researching, synthesizing, and presenting science and policy issues to expert and public audiences.
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• Strong research and organizational skills; attention to detail with proven ability to solve complex problems, work independently, and meet deadlines.
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• Ability to understand policy, complex facts, scientific and technical issues quickly and synthesize this information for various audiences.
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• Excellent research, writing, oral communication, and computer skills, including data analysis skills (Word, Excel, Internet, Adobe, Outlook, PowerPoint, Westlaw/LexisNexis, GIS).
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• Demonstrated experience in effective communication and collaboration with colleagues, clients, partners, agency staff, community-based organizations, and technical experts.
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• Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
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• Desire and ability to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Competitive compensation package including excellent benefits.
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• Mission and employee-focused work environment.