This position will be hybrid which requires 8 days/month in Washington DC office. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. To be eligible for this position in US, you must be a resident of DC, Maryland or Virginia at the start of employment.

About the Program:

WRI’s Energy Program helps speed the transition to a clean and inclusive energy future through objective and well-supported thought leadership and uplifting stakeholders interested in the same. To decarbonize the power, industry and transportation sectors, WRI’s Energy team engages with policymakers, regulators, utilities, large energy buyers, and key stakeholders at the local, state and federal levels. WRI undertakes research to support action on topics related to overcoming barriers to clean energy development, including cost-effective grid expansion, evolving power markets to enable the clean energy transition, leveraging demand-side flexibility, and scaling new technology adoption to accelerate progress towards 100% clean energy.

Job Highlight:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Clean Energy you will integrate equity into your work

You have solid research skills and expertise in public utility regulation to develop knowledge products and thought leadership on competitive procurement mechanisms and markets for electricity, with a focus on different market mechanisms in the non-RTO Southeastern and Western U.S.

You are comfortable navigating regulatory dockets, diving into primary sources, and writing for target audiences that include power sector experts and decision makers. Experience with state regulatory commissions and FERC, particularly the ability to compare across jurisdictions would greatly help. Experience in non-RTO and RTO regions and the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of various market mechanisms are additional bonuses.

As a member of a small team within a large international organization, proactively anticipating needs and efficiently producing high-quality work products with minimal guidance would be appreciated.

You will primarily focus on research, analysis and writing with some stakeholder engagement and outreach. The ability to build external networks, work with WRI teams, and clearly communicate is thus also important.

What will you do:

Knowledge, Research and Analysis (50%):

• Manage and conduct research and analysis
• Write objective reports, articles, op-eds, and blogs
• Ensure high-quality citations to primary sources
• Coordinate and manage WRI and external peer review processes
• Manage process for identifying and placing articles in external outlets

Project Management (30%):

• Develop work plans
• Manage projects to meet deliverables, complying with timelines and budgets
• Manage and guide the work of junior researchers and interns
• Manage consultants and contractors
• Coordinate with partner organizations
• Engage WRI staff and external networks to share insights and maximize alignment
• Identify new research gaps and needs, define research questions to fill gaps and select appropriate research methods to collect and analyze data
• Contribute to fundraising efforts

Stakeholder Engagement, Outreach, and Partnerships (20%):

• Work with WRI and external colleagues to organize meetings, workshops, and other dissemination activities
• Develop partnerships to advance our work and coordinate and align our work with key stakeholders
• Present and engage at relevant functions and events to communicate findings and research
• Familiarity with how to integrate research with engagement and communications activities to achieve project outcomes

What will you need:

• Education: You have completed a bachelor’s degree in economics, energy or a related field. Relevant work experience in lieu of degree is accepted
• Experience:You haveminimum of7yearsofrelevant work experienceinresearch,with published content in relevantacademic and industryoutlets
• Track record in ensuring high-quality publications
• Experience working on public utility issues
• Ability to connect with stakeholders with diverse perspectives on complex technical topics
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines
• Excellent oraland writtencommunication skills
• Attention to detail, organization, proactiveness, good judgment
• Understanding of public utility rates, utility planning processes, utility incentives, utility business models, and regulatory oversight and planning processes
• Experience engaging with regulators and energy offices and organizations such as FERC, DOE, NARUC, and NASEO
• Familiarity and experience with clean energy procurement, whether through third-parties or utilities
• Languages: Verbal and written English proficiency
• Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization

Potential Salary: Salary range is between 96,000 and 116,000 USD. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors. WRI offers a competitive renumeration and benefits package.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of 24 January 2025. We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of qualified applications.

We are unable to consider your application without a cover letter.

You mustapply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

What we offer:

• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US
• The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission drivenorganizationwith access to varied learning and trainingopportunities
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
• Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours
• Generous leave days that increase with tenure
• For US location: Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, retirement plan access and employer contribution

About Us:

Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global researchorganizationthat turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia,Mexico,Colombiaand the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil societyto drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency,Independenceand Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to ourorganizationaland programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities inemployment;we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities,Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.Recognizingour strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.