Founded in 2018, the Clean Energy Transition Institute (CETI) is an independent, nonpartisan research and analysis nonprofit organization working to accelerate an equitable clean energy transition in the Northwest. Our mission is to decarbonize the Northwest economy equitably at the speed and scale that climate science requires.
CETI provides independent, unbiased research and analytics on low-carbon pathways tailored to the Northwest region’s unique characteristics; offers an information clearinghouse for decarbonization solutions and technologies; and convenes stakeholders to debate the trade-offs inherent in shifting to a clean energy economy.
About this Position
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Deputy Director will be responsible for overseeing CETI’s programs, working in concert with the Executive Director to determine the research projects and contracts that CETI undertakes. The Deputy Director will oversee CETI’s Research Analysts and all reports and deliverables that CETI commits to. The Deputy Director will respond to requests for proposals on CETI’s behalf and manage service contracts that CETI wins, including all billing and invoicing for work performed.
The Ideal Candidate
We seek a seasoned manager of complex research and analysis entities with excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience producing high-quality, rigorous technical and economic reports, research, and analysis. Successful candidates will be capable of synthesizing and presenting complex data and information in an accessible manner, while also able to manage and mentor a team of Research Analysts.
The ideal candidate is committed to a rapid and equitable clean energy transition in the Northwest. They must be a self-starter; highly organized with excellent analytical skills; have a keen attention to detail; have knowledge about equitable clean energy solutions and policy and environmental justice considerations for building a clean energy economy; and capable of understanding and communicating the complexity of the clean energy transition.
CETI is in its seventh year and expanding rapidly, so a successful Deputy Director will be flexible, resourceful, and able to help the Executive Director grow CETI’s programs.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
We seek the following skills and qualifications. Candidates who meet some but not all these qualifications are still encouraged to apply.
Master’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience managing and building teams collaboratively and with kindness
Minimum of three years of experience managing research analysis, a related profession, or relevant academic experience with a preference for work on decarbonization strategies and clean energy policy, projects, programs, systems, and technologies
Experience collecting, interpreting, and organizing data and research from models, books, journal articles, newspapers, surveys/polls, and interviews
Ability to evaluate data, interpret patterns and trends in the energy field, and translate them into meaningful, non-technical communication materials
Skill producing research and analysis products, describing findings, and making recommendations in published reports and presentations
A healthy skepticism, an attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy
Experience developing annual strategies, work plans, and budgets for a think tank or similar research establishment
Ability to work well on a team and think innovatively and strategically about advancing CETI’s long-term goals using an equity lens
Essential Functions
Oversee and grow a team of researchers
Oversee, direct, and provide quality control for CETI’s programs, products, and contracts
Oversee qualitative and quantitative research
Oversee data interpretation in graphs, charts, and diagrams
Present CETI’s research and program work to Northwest clean energy constituents publicly
Support the Executive Director in executing CETI’s annual work plan
Office
CETI’s team works in-person Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in an office in downtown Seattle and Wednesday and Friday from home.
