Atlas Public Policy is looking for a highly qualified Senior Policy Analyst to lead analytical work in clean transportation. Atlas has a number of upcoming, cutting-edge transportation electrification projects for states, non-governmental organizations, and electric utilities that require a motivated energy and transportation modeler.

A qualified person must be sharp, passionate, and capable of adapting to the evolving demands at Atlas. This position can be based in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Boston, or Washington, DC. Staff in Washington, DC follow a hybrid work model while other staff work from home. For a highly qualified candidate, we would consider making the position fully remote to be based anywhere in the United States.

For a decade, Atlas Public Policy has equipped businesses and policymakers with the tools and insights they need to make strategic, impactful decisions that are pragmatic and serve the public interest. We build analytical tools and dashboards using powerful, accessible technology, and offer expert advisory services to tackle a wide range of current and future pressing issues.

At Atlas, we are committed to enhancing the public good through the belief that data and technology can drive meaningful change and empower decision-makers across various sectors. We work with government, industry, and non-profit organizations across the United States on critical areas including vehicle electrification, clean economy manufacturing and investments, building and industrial decarbonization strategy, climate policy, water infrastructure, and disinformation tracking.

Atlas began in 2015 and has grown with increasing demand from our core set of public interest-focused customers. We engage all our staff in internal strategy development, and believe in work-life balance, career development, and cohesive, team-oriented work.

We are passionate about making a difference and committed to helping our customers navigate the complexities of today’s policy landscape.

Join us in our mission to create a better, more informed world.

• Lead and contribute to original quantitative modeling, policy analyses, and issue briefs on electric transportation.
• Support the development of new research and analytical transportation electrification projects.
• Lead and support the planning, design, and building of analytical tools and models using Microsoft Excel and/or programming languages such as Python or R.
• Manage projects, lead internal teams, and conduct customer engagement to ensure successful project outcomes both on time and on budget.
• Describe analysis results in concise, straightforward, actionable reports, issue briefs, fact sheets, and presentations aimed at policymakers.
• Work directly with our customers to field questions and provide strategic advice through original research and/or leveraging Atlas’s existing knowledgebase.
• Advise staff on original research and sophisticated data analyses.
• Lead meetings with clients and other organizations actively working with Atlas.

• Undergraduate degree in public policy, STEM, economics, or related field;
• Post-graduate degree a plus;
• 7-9 years of substantive experience (can include PhD study) related to energy, ideally in clean transportation
• Demonstrated experience independently conceiving of, planning, and executing methodologically rigorous research or analytical projects;
• Passionate interest and experience in using data to solve complex problems;
• Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative analysis using Microsoft Excel, or Python, R, or other programming languages;
• Ability to incorporate research results into Atlas’s products;
• Experience leading complex projects and managing project teams;
• Exceptional writing and editing abilities;
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication skills;
• Strong interest in realizing Atlas’s mission;
• Self-directed; and
• S. citizen, legal permanent resident of the United States, or other U.S. work authorization (please specify details in your application. Atlas does not offer sponsorship for permanent residency).

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Time Commitment: Full time

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Annual salary of $110,000-$150,000
• Expected 10% of salary contributed to a pre-tax retirement account
• Annual profit-sharing bonus between estimated 5% and 25%, based on employee and company performance
• Fully-covered platinum health insurance plan along with dental and vision insurance for employee and children
• 15 days of vacation
• Company-wide holiday from Christmas through New Year’s Eve
• Fully-covered short- and long-term disability insurance
• Fully-covered Life insurance
• 1-month sabbatical every five years
• Annual professional development stipend

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to hr@atlaspolicy.com.