Job Summary
ClearPath is seeking a creative analyst and energy systems thinker to join us as our Research Associate. Candidates with more years of experience, strong skills and demonstrated impact are encouraged to apply and may be considered for a title of Senior Research Associate, depending on qualifications. ClearPath focuses its policy recommendations on the most economical pathways to deep decarbonization of the U.S. economy, focusing on the role energy innovation can play in reducing and removing emissions
This role will support ClearPath’s public thought leadership and internal strategy and decision-making across our entire policy portfolio. The position will be on the Clean Power, Natural Resources, and Research team, but will collaborate with other team members on cross-cutting issues and initiatives. The Research Associate will be responsible for supporting analysis on clean energy technologies and policies, publishing policy briefs and reports, fostering external relationships, and identifying research opportunities.
Job Description
Energy Policy Research and Advising
- Draft and provide peer review on high-level, quick, and in-depth quantitative analysis and research of policy and industry trends;
- Produce concise research insights and written products pertaining to legislative, regulatory and innovation activities across the federal government;
- Support the development of flexible, generic pro forma project finance models to hone ClearPath's internal perspective on the status and future performance targets needed to commercialize a range of clean energy technologies;
- Support modeling efforts to evaluate and communicate policy opportunities and technology developments;
- Develop subject matter expertise through networking and research; and
- Support rapid response initiatives when questions arise on Capitol Hill.
Education and Thought Leadership
- Publish regularly on findings through both ClearPath internal channels and industry and potentially academic publications;
- Follows guidelines to implement strategy, uses research and existing structures to guide work products, and seeks out opportunities to add value;
- Participate in policymaker education efforts, both through written materials and high-impact presentations; and
- Support the identification of research gaps that can be leveraged for growth.
Communication & Relationship Building
- Assist in partnerships with external partners, such as universities and energy modeling firms, to deliver high-impact energy and climate insights.;
- Communicate complex ideas clearly, simply and convincingly, internally and externally to both technical and non-technical audiences; and
- Cultivate collaborative relationships with key stakeholders; they will represent ClearParth in a credible manner and with ease.
Capabilities
- Deliberative Decision Making – Gather, consider, and evaluate all relevant information to make logical conclusions before being moved to action. Able to put aside personal biases and take a