Job Description

Job Summary/Responsibilities

AECOM is seeking an experienced analyst to join our multi-disciplinary team to be based in New York, NY; Chicago, IL; or San Francisco. We support public sector clients, including cities, counties, transportation agencies, and utilities, in developing and implementing programs and policies to achieve their climate action goals. The analyst will support a wide variety of projects related to policy and program design, prioritization and phasing of projects, development of governance mechanisms, and funding and financing strategies.

The analyst will lead discrete technical tasks to support decision-making and design of climate action policies and programs. These tasks may include developing and implementing quantitative analytical approaches; conducting data analysis, economic and financial modeling, literature reviews, and stakeholder interviews; and developing graphics and presentations to communicate key findings for both the client and the public. The position requires the ability to work closely with project managers to balance multiple projects and deadlines, delegate appropriate tasks to more junior staff, and communicate clearly with both clients and other teams outside of the Economics practice.

Qualified candidates will have an education and/or professional experience in public policy design; sustainability planning; or urban planning and economics. Qualified candidates will also have experience working with the public sector, as well as exposure to climate action planning, policy development, and program implementation.

The successful candidate will have experience in several of the following areas/project types:

• Economic and fiscal impact analysis as it relates to regulatory policies and programs (e.g., climate action planning, achieving renewable energy targets)
• Socioeconomic analysis
• Equitable policy and strategy development related to infrastructure delivery
• Funding and financing strategy for public sector investments
• Implementation of new public policies and programs
• Benefit-cost analysis for climate change vulnerability and action and adaptation plans
• Triple bottom line / sustainable return on investment assessments

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

• BA/BS + 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications :

• 5+ years of professional experience in public policy, urban planning, environmental or urban economics, or related fields
• Master’s degree from an accredited university in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field
• Experience designing and implementing public policies and programs related to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and/or resilience
• Ability to think critically, analyze policy, and write effectively
• Experience leading discrete technical tasks related to quantitative and qualitative analysis, presenting and developing content for client deliverables and proposals, and presenting professional work at meetings
• Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Strong technical skills, including experience with one or more of the following software packages:
  • ArcGIS and other spatial analysis tools
  • Quantitative/statistical programs such as R or Python
  • Evaluation of financial cashflows, particularly public finance, via Excel.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is available for this position
• Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000.
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, retirement benefits, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.