Automotive Analyst

Automotive Analyst Washington, DC, or Ann Arbor Michigan, area Environmental Defense:

Our distinctive approach to environmental protection emphasizes a focus on scientific and economic disciplines and on the use of market mechanisms where applicable to reach well-crafted, durable solutions.

The organization builds teams of scientists, lawyers, and economists to investigate the causes of environmental problems as well as the market forces and government policies that encourage patterns of environmental damage.

In the full range of environmental arenas (air, water, climate, soil, toxins, and wildlife), Environmental Defense seeks practical solutions, founded on science, that policy makers and industry can incorporate into practice, law, or regulation.

Duties:

• This position provides technical support to Environmental Defense's Clean Car Campaign, with a focus on clarifying the factors behind greenhouse gas emissions from cars and light trucks and developing U.S. domestic policies for reducing emissions.
• The work entails building an analytically rigorous foundation for advancing emissions reduction strategies that are technically well-grounded, practical from business, institutional, and cultural perspectives, and environmentally sound in terms of the other health and safety impacts of automobiles.
• The analyst will work closely with the Campaign's senior technical staff, project managers, collaborators, and consultants to find, track, and manage the data and information needed for in-depth analyses supporting Clean Car Campaign goals.
• Collecting, tracking, and analyzing motor vehicle data, specifications, and related information from automakers, trade sources, and government agencies.
• Research and assessment of automotive technologies, design options, and market trends as well as auto industry business and product strategy information.
• Assisting with project management, including coordination of work, participants, and project related meetings; preparation of work plans and project reports.
• Research, writing, and production of technical and policy reports, articles, presentations, and web content on automotive environmental issues, and assisting with the organization's communication of such information to policy makers and the public.

Qualifications:

•  Masters degree plus 1-2 years experience, in mathematics, statistics, applied physics, mechanical engineering, with focus or background on automobiles.
• Strong skills in research and critical thinking, emphasizing rigorous analysis of systems and data
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills as well as outstanding personal organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and with colleagues of varied background and experience.
• Good understanding both the automotive industry and environmental issues in the United States, plus an appreciation of the value of public policy for protecting the environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with personal computer software for word processing, data management and analysis, technical graphics development, and presentations.
• Location: Washington, DC, or Ann Arbor, Michigan.
• Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions:

Submit a cover letter stating your salary requirement along with a resume, and writing sample to:
C. Pickard
Human Resources Manager
Environmental Defense
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009

Environmental Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply.