Environmental Defense Fund · 5 days ago
Director, Economics Analysis Hub
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$148K/yr - $162K/yr
5+ years expEnvironmental Defense Fund is a leading organization focused on environmental issues, and they are seeking a Director for their Economics Analysis Hub. The role involves leading a team to conduct economic analyses that inform policy decisions and organizational priorities, while also building partnerships and mentoring staff.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnvironmental Engineering
Responsibilities
Lead intake, prioritization, and delivery for economic inquiries inside and outside of EDF to produce economic analyses with rigorous quality assurance protocols, ensuring timely responsiveness to critical policy opportunities
Manage a team of economists, analysts, and fellows effectively to achieve Analysis Hub goals, including delivering timely responses and building a new enterprise
Collaborate closely with internal (EDF staff) and external stakeholders/clients to provide services and co-develop analytical solutions
Communicate research methods and Hub results effectively for internal and external users, including in public forums/conferences, and produce publishable manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and policy outlets to build the Hub’s reputation for analytical capacity that advances real-world and policy guidance
Establish, disseminate, and maintain the best modeling practices and methodologies in economics, consistent with leading approaches in the field. Lead in developing new quantitative tools for and with EDF’s staff and partners
Build and maintain a library of statistical and computational models, including CGE frameworks, integrated assessment models (IAMs), sectoral models (e.g. power, transport, industry), and distributional analysis tools
Support EDF’s partners in building their own analytical capacities in the Economics space by participating in and leading collaborative projects, organizing and providing modeling training
Maintain a high level of personal expertise in research and an excellent reputation in your area of specialization through continued scholarly engagement and contributions to the field
Organize and facilitate expert discussions and modeling forums with industry leaders, policymakers, decision-makers, and academic researchers on energy, environmental, and climate economic modeling techniques, practices, and green growth pathways, critically assessing strengths and limitations of various modeling approaches
Establish, develop, and support connections between EDF and the international academic and research community, public, and other organizations in the field of economic analysis
Cultivates donors in support of the Hub's activities by effectively communicating the impact and value of rigorous economic analysis for support policy design
Participate in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals, so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included and empowered to address environmental and organizational challenges in ways that align with EDF values
Additional responsibilities as assigned to support EDF's mission and strategic priorities
Qualification
Required
PhD with 5+ years related experience in policy-oriented research, with demonstrated expertise in environmental, energy, or climate economics
Experience managing teams and collaborative research projects
Strong reputation as a leader in the economics community
Exemplary research record evidenced by publications in top-tier economics or policy journals, policy testimony, and participation in advisory panels/boards
Thorough understanding of mainstream economic modeling techniques in environment, energy, and climate issues, as well as core econometric concepts and methods as demonstrated by advanced degrees and professional publications
Demonstrated ability to translate complex economic analysis into actionable policy recommendations
Skill in translating complicated research and analytical concepts for non-technical audiences and translating results into practical solutions
Excellent written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences. Proven ability to work effectively across cultures and with diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency, inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds
Advanced proficiency in: Algebraic programming software (e.g., GAMS, Matlab)
Statistical and econometric methods and software (e.g., R, STATA, SAS)
Data visualization
Preferred
Prior experience working with environmental non-profit organizations
Expertise in multiple modeling frameworks, including general equilibrium and partial equilibrium approaches
Benefits
Strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary
Robust benefits
Professional development opportunities
Company
Environmental Defense Fund
Environmental Defense Fund provides solutions for environmental problems.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.95MKey Investors
Bezos Earth FundAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
2023-06-30Grant· $9.7M
2013-01-01Grant· $1.25M
Leadership Team
Brian Attas
Vice President of Corporate Services and Risk Management
Tom Murray
Executive Vice President, Solutions
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