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.

Atlas equips businesses and policymakers to make strategic, informed decisions that serve the public interest. We undertake industry-leading quantitative and policy analysis, build powerful analytical tools and dashboards, and offer expert advisory and convening services to tackle the pressing issues of the day. Our current areas of focus are electric transportation, building decarbonization, disinformation, water infrastructure, and other areas of climate policy.

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

Atlas’s customer base is primarily in the climate policy space, including public agencies from all levels of government, leading climate advocates in the non-profit sector, and top companies working on clean energy technology. Our work includes cutting edge research and development on critical climate-related policy issues, products that equip stakeholders with actionable information on clean energy markets, and strategic advising to key leaders in the climate space.

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.

• Lead and contribute to original research, 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 preferred;
• 7-9 years of substantive experience related to energy, transportation, and/or climate policy required;
• 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 analyses;
• Proficiency with Python, R, or a similar programming language preferred;
• Ability to incorporate research results into Atlas’s products;
• Experience with geospatial analysis desired;
• Experience leading complex projects and managing project teams;
• Experience writing proposals and developing new projects, including scoping, budgeting, and resource planning;
• 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
• U.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: September 17, 2024

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 between Christmas and New Year’s Eve
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 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.