What You'll Do

  • Write reports or academic papers to communicate findings of climate-related studies.
  • Promote initiatives to mitigate climate change with government or environmental groups.
  • Present climate-related information at public interest, governmental, or other meetings.
  • Present and defend proposals for climate change research projects.
  • Prepare grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to climate change, environmental management, or sustainability.
  • Gather and review climate-related studies from government agencies, research laboratories, and other organizations.
  • Develop, or contribute to the development of, educational or outreach programs on the environment or climate change.
  • Review existing policies or legislation to identify environmental impacts.
  • Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or 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.

Essential Skills

Reading Comprehension 4.25/5
Active Listening 4.0/5
Critical Thinking 4.0/5
Writing 3.88/5
Speaking 3.88/5
Active Learning 3.75/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.75/5
Systems Evaluation 3.62/5
Systems Analysis 3.5/5
Time Management 3.38/5
Monitoring 3.12/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.12/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.

Common styles

Analytical Thinking, Integrity, Persistence, Attention to Detail, Initiative

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Written Comprehension 4.25/5
Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Oral Expression 4.0/5
Written Expression 4.0/5
Deductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Inductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.75/5
Near Vision 3.75/5

Technologies & Tools

C++ Community Climate System Model CCSM ESRI ArcGIS software Ferret Formula translation/translator FORTRAN Geographic information system GIS systems Grid analysis and display system GrADS Interface definition language IDL Linux Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word NCAR Command Language NCL North American Regional Climate Change Assessment Program NARCCAP data tables Perl Python R SAS Sun Microsystems Java

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Analytical Thinking (High importance: 4.74/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.43/5)
  • Persistence (High importance: 4.3/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.17/5)
  • Initiative (High importance: 4.17/5)

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How to Become One

This career requires extensive preparation, typically including a graduate degree (Master's or Doctoral) and several years of experience. Most professionals in this field have invested significant time in education and training.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Clean Energy Policy Analyst Climate Advisor Climate Analyst Climate and Energy Program Associate Climate Change Analyst Climate Change Risk Assessor Climate Change Specialist Climate Economist Cumulative Effects Analyst Ecological Risk Assessor Environmental Change Analyst Environmental Policy Analyst Environmental Risk Assessor Global Climate Change Analyst Global Climate Change Researcher Greenhouse Gas Climate Change Specialist Policy Analyst Policy Associate Policy Research Associate Regional Climate Change Analyst Regional Science Advisor