Occupation
Climate Change Policy Analysts
Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.
$82,220 medianGraduate degree
O*NET 31.0 · 19-2041.01
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.
- 02Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change.
- 03Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues, such as climate change.
- 04Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.
- 05Make legislative recommendations related to climate change or environmental management, based on climate change policies, principles, programs, practices, and processes.
- 06Present climate-related information at public interest, governmental, or other meetings.
- 07Gather and review climate-related studies from government agencies, research laboratories, and other organizations.
- 08Review existing policies or legislation to identify environmental impacts.
- 09Promote initiatives to mitigate climate change with government or environmental groups.
- 10Research policies, practices, or procedures for climate or environmental management.
- 11Write reports or academic papers to communicate findings of climate-related studies.
- 12Develop, or contribute to the development of, educational or outreach programs on the environment or climate change.
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What the posting will be called
Climate AnalystClimate and Energy Program AssociateEnvironmental Policy AnalystPolicy AnalystClimate AdvisorClimate EconomistPolicy AssociatePolicy Research AssociateRegional Science Advisor
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Knowledge the job leans on
Law and GovernmentEnglish LanguageMathematicsCommunications and MediaEngineering and TechnologyGeographyAdministration and ManagementPhysics
Skills that carry over from service
Complex Problem SolvingSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisTime ManagementPersuasionInstructingSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision Making