Senior Clean Energy Research Associate

Climate Power

Senior Research Associate generating actionable research on climate progress for Climate Power. Leading data analysis and collaborating on research-driven projects with various teams.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $74,675 - $89,610 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead data analysis and updates for longer-term research projects tracking the impacts of, and attacks on, the clean energy economy.
Work with the Research Deputy Managing Director, the Accountability Research Director, and the Clean Energy campaign to deliver research-driven projects in the issue area.
Draft reports, fact sheets, and other clean energy research and communications materials.
Track and report on business news from the clean energy sector, including financial filings and earnings calls.
Generate actionable research that can be used in communications materials, media pitches, and campaign tactics to hold elected and government officials accountable for rolling back and blocking clean energy investments.
Produce paid and organic media ad backups on short deadlines, conduct fact-checks, and approve clean energy content in outbound materials.
Work with the Research Deputy Managing Director and Communications team to pitch research findings to media outlets.
General research needs, including creating research backgrounders and rapid response work. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as need and capacity dictates.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 years of relevant prior work experience in political research, which may include working for a campaign or issue advocacy organization.
Relevant work experience may include, but is not limited to: Working on energy policy or corporate accountability issues in a political, advocacy, or policymaking environment OR Working as an analyst or journalist covering the clean energy industry.
Basic understanding of clean energy technologies, financial statements, and filings made by publicly-traded companies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities with minimal direct supervision.
Strong news judgment and knowledge of the political media landscape.
Strong familiarity with research tools, including LexisNexis, public records, and campaign finance filings.
Strong proficiency in Google Workspace, Sheets or Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Knowledge of Airtable is preferred.
Interest in climate justice is a plus!

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances 100% paid for employee 50% for their dependents
Unlimited Paid Time off, including every other Friday and extended summer, fall, and winter breaks
401(k) with 5% match
Education Assistance, including student loan repayment program
Sabbatical Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Monthly Tech Allowance
Cell Phone Stipend
Work From Home Stipend, for home office furniture
Treat Yourself Funds

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisclean energy technologiesfinancial statementscampaign finance filingspolitical researchenergy policycorporate accountabilityreport draftingfact-checkingmedia pitching

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsdeadline managementnews judgmentability to manage competing prioritiesminimal supervisioninterest in climate justice