United States onlyJob Description:
Do you love solving challenging problems, writing and research, and working in groups? Do you also have the self-motivation, curiosity, creativity and ability to persuade others toward meaningful results? Are you passionate about the clean energy transition? If yes, then join our growing team!
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is seeking a Senior Associate to support the Carbon Free Transportation Team.
We highly encourage individuals of underrepresented groups to apply!
Program Overview:
Our Carbon-Free Transportation team is spearheading a rapid and equitable transition to clean transportation in India, China, the United States, Europe, and the Global South. We work to accelerate the pace and scale of vehicle electrification from the grid up and de-risk the EV transition to unlock private investment.
The future of mobility must be:
1. Electric: making zero tailpipe emissions the norm in a 1.5°C-aligned timeframe
2. Connected: building out smart and ubiquitous infrastructure
3. Equitable: developing healthy, accessible, and affordable transportation for all
Our strategy includes:
Policy and implementation support for national and subnational governments
Advanced data analysis to provide decision-makers with actionable information
Industry convening and co-creation to define new pathways and initiate positive ambition loops
Communications campaigns to create unavoidable visibility and irreversible demand for zero pollution products and services
Finance solutions to ensure equitable access to loans and clean vehicles and to unlock multilateral and bilateral development finance and channel it to the highest impact e-mobility programs globally
Position Overview:
As a Senior Associate, you are a creative problem solver who uses your quantitative, technical, and analytical abilities to conduct compelling research and facilitate a range of stakeholders and partners seeking to develop solutions that accelerate the decarbonization of the transportation sector globally.
We look for aptitude at solving challenging problems, thinking in numbers, and working in groups. We expect self-motivation, curiosity, creativity, the ability to drive oneself and others toward meaningful results, and a passion for making the world better. RMI Senior Associates are independent contributors and work closely with colleagues on projects under the direction of more senior staff. They have begun to develop expertise in the content area of their program within RMI and can provide support internally to RMI on that topic.
We invite candidates with a variety of skillsets, educational and work backgrounds!
Your key responsibilities as a Senior Associate include:
Provide core research, quantitative analysis, support to our projects.
Design and create innovative problem-solving approaches and quantitative models to effectively address key questions and challenges posed by our research goals and clients.
Locate and manage high quality data that sheds new light on problems and solutions.
Synthesize recommendations into clear and compelling presentations and written reports.
Present quantitative information in a clear, visual format.
Engage with external experts via interviews, conferences, and respond to outreach requests.
Structure and guide the work of more junior team members.
Contribute publicly at conferences, share expertise in response to media requests, discuss our work with clients and donors, and direct RMI research collaborations.
Minimum Qualifications:
An undergraduate Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field such as engineering, environmental or physical sciences and at least 4 years cumulative work experience in a related field (or equivalent timeframe inclusive of a post graduate degree) in a related field
Ability to design, create, and run Excel-based models.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Personal qualities: intellectual curiosity, flexible mindset, and a passion for impact and environmental sustainability.
Preferred knowledge, skills, experience, and competencies:
Interest in decarbonizing global transportation systems.
Work experience and interest in the clean energy and/or clean transportation sectors.
Graduate degree in an applicable field.
Comfort working in both collaborative team settings as well as independently managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Willingness to plunge into new areas of work and to learn new subject matter.
A self-starter who is analytical, inquisitive, and results oriented.
Demonstrated initiative and accomplishment in previous work.
Location
We are a remote-ready company with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Our U.S. offices are in New York City; Washington DC; Oakland, California; Boulder, Colorado, and Basalt, Colorado. This role can be located from anywhere in the continental United States.
We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies.
We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). Some roles may require more travel, which will be discussed during the hiring process.
Compensation:
RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary range for this role is $84,000-103,000. You would also have an additional 5% bonus target!
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, vision insurance
403b retirement options (up to 5% match immediately)
Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off and sick leave
Parental leave
Flexible working hours
Commuter and work from home stipends
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At RMI, our mission is to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future for all. For this to happen, every single person needs to be a stakeholder in the energy transition. Recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve is critical to our success. We need the widest range of perspectives to understand the systems we are trying to change. That doesn’t just mean bringing a diverse team to the table; it also means working proactively to give all job seekers and employees equitable experiences. Visit our DEI page for more information on our DEI initiatives and commitments.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
