Director Economics Analysis Hub

Core responsibilities:

• Lead intake, prioritization, and delivery for economic inquiries inside and outside of EDF to produce economic analyses with rigorous quality assurance protocols, ensuring timely responsiveness to critical policy opportunities.
• Manage a team of economists, analysts, and fellows effectively to achieve Analysis Hub goals, including delivering timely responses and building a new enterprise.
• Collaborate closely with internal (EDF staff) and external stakeholders/clients to provide services and co-develop analytical solutions.
• Communicate research methods and Hub results effectively for internal and external users, including in public forums/conferences, and produce publishable manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and policy outlets.

This role creates positive change by conducting rapid analysis of climate economics questions to inform organizational priorities, decision makers, and policy needs, helping shape policy through rigorous economic analysis that advances real-world and policy guidance.

Required qualifications:

• PhD with 5+ years related experience in policy-oriented research, with demonstrated expertise in environmental, energy, or climate economics.
• Experience managing teams and collaborative research projects.
• Strong reputation as a leader in the economics community.
• Exemplary research record evidenced by publications in top-tier economics or policy journals, policy testimony, and participation in advisory panels/boards.

We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. Salary range: $148,000 - $162,000 USD/Yr.