Climate Change Policy Analysts
Code: 19-2041.01
Zone 5
Median Annual Salary
£82,220
Range: £52,520 - £140,010
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Job Zone 5
Industry Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Climate Advisor
Climate Analyst
Climate and Energy Program Associate
Climate Economist
Environmental Policy Analyst
Policy Analyst
Policy Associate
Policy Research Associate
Regional Science Advisor
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.
- Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change.
- Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues, such as climate change.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Analytical or scientific software
SAS
The MathWorks MATLAB
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Object or component oriented development software
Perl
R
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Safety and Government
law and government
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Verbal
read and understand what is written
communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
use rules to solve problems
Math
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Investigative
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
Frequently Asked Questions About Climate Change Policy Analysts
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Climate Change Policy Analysts is £82,220. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £52,520, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £140,010 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Climate Change Policy Analysts typically aligns with Job Zone 5 (Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a graduate school education. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Essential skills and tooling for a Climate Change Policy Analysts include: SAS, The MathWorks MATLAB, Microsoft PowerPoint, Perl, R. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£52,520
Median Annual (Average):
£82,220
90th Percentile (Senior):
£140,010
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