GHG Analyst

Cascadia Consulting Group is a women-owned, private environmental consulting firm with 31 years of experience developing and implementing innovative solutions to today’s environmental challenges. Cascadia works with public and private-sector clients to advance sustainability through climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy efficiency, recycling and materials management, pollution prevention, transportation demand management, and water and natural resources management. The Cascadia team brings both established expertise and creative thinking to research and analysis, strategic planning, program design and implementation, outreach, social marketing and behavior change, and evaluation roles. From our offices in Oakland (CA), Seattle (WA), and some remote employees, we serve clients across the country and abroad.

At Cascadia, we strive to create an equitable and inclusive environment at all levels of the organization. Having staff and partnerships that reflect the diverse communities we serve empowers us to shape innovative and effective solutions together with those most impacted by social, human, and environmental health challenges.

Position Overview:

Cascadia is currently seeking a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Analyst to lead climate and sustainability analyses as part of local government planning efforts. These planning projects often include quantification of past, current, and future greenhouse gas emissions; assessment of climate risks and vulnerabilities; identification and prioritization of climate strategies; and synthesis into a clear and actionable climate action plan.

The selected candidate will focus their work primarily on leading advanced GHG analysis within the Planning and Facilitation (P+F) line of business. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified or assigned.

Specifically, the GHG Analyst will:

• Lead project and team management duties for GHG-related analytical projects, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emission inventories and GHG emission forecasts and reduction “wedge” analyses.
• Lead development and delivery of GHG analysis tasks, including quality control/quality assurance (QAQC) review and management tasks such as budgeting, planning, client communication, directing staff and/or subcontractors, reporting, and invoicing.
• Lead and support advanced qualitative and quantitative research and analysis on greenhouse gas emissions, including through model/tool development, multi-criteria analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and desktop research on GHG emission reduction strategies such as building electrification and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) reduction.
• Support development of climate action plans and sustainability plans, primarily for local government clients.
• Lead the synthesis and translation of complex information into clear, informative, and compelling materials (e.g., summaries, fact sheets, presentations, online dashboards, reports) for diverse audiences.
• Actively reflect and improve upon efforts to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts into client work.
• Support business development opportunities, including bidding processes, potential client meetings/interviews, marketing activities (e.g., conference presentations), and proposal development.
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with Cascadia’s reputation and standards for producing high-quality work products and outcomes.
• Effectively write and verbally communicate using a diversity of styles and perspectives.
• Manage tasks and projects (e.g., monitor budgets, support partners, manage subcontractors and invoicing, and lead client communications).
• Occasional travel, when permissible, including meetings, overnight stays, or other activities outside standard work hours may be required.

Qualifications:

A demonstrated ability to successfully execute the responsibilities outlined above and proficiency in the following skills and competencies:

• Advanced understanding of climate change, greenhouse gases, and related topics, including greenhouse gas accounting best practices and GHG reduction strategies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including ability to create dynamic, user-friendly tools and analyses using functions such as index-match, pivot tables, Power Query, data validation, and conditional formatting.
• Basic PowerBI proficiency, including ability to create or modify dynamic, visually appealing public-facing online dashboards displaying GHG emissions trends or other sustainability metrics.
• Demonstrated experience supporting strategic plans, climate action plans, or other similar environmental or sustainability plans.
• Familiarity with GHG emissions inventory tools/protocols, such as the ICLEI ClearPath software, the U.S. Community Protocol for Accounting and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, the Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Inventories, and the Local Government Operations Protocol.
• Experience developing, managing, and tracking project budgets and teams of different sizes and scopes, including managing multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines.
• Experience building client relationships, delivering engaging presentations, and supporting successful proposals.
• Advanced experience producing deliverables with Microsoft Office 365 programs including SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational skills, data management and analysis abilities, and attention to detail.
• A commitment to racial equity and the ability to apply racial equity principles to project work with clients, partners, and colleagues in an innovative and culturally responsible way while exhibiting emotional intelligence (i.e., culturally responsive engagement and facilitation).
• Familiarity with federal and state climate laws and regulations, with a focus on California and Washington.

We encourage you to apply if you think you'll be successful in this job. The experience and education typical to demonstrate this level of ability is a four-year degree in a related field (e.g., environmental studies) and at least 5-7 years of relevant post-graduate education and/or professional work experience. Ultimate placement and compensation offer is dependent on experience and demonstrated skills and abilities through the selection process.

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Cascadia Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, creed, ancestry, height, weight (including obesity), national origin, religious beliefs and practices including the wearing of religious clothing, jewelry or artifacts, and hair styles or body hair which are part of an individuals’ observance of their religious beliefs, gender identity (transgender status), sex, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, domestic partner status, political ideology, age, disability (sensory, mental, or physical – including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), veteran or military status, medical condition (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or other related medical conditions; cancer, cancer related illness, or record or history of cancer; HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C status; gender dysphoria), genetic characteristics (e.g., non-symptomatic carriers of inheritable diseases), retaliation for filing a whistleblower complaint, retaliation for opposing an unfair practice, or other basis protected by law.