Energy and Climate Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Perform investment due diligence on start-up companies by assessing market size, intellectual property status, value proposition, technical viability, and leadership team composition.

• Work alongside subject matter experts to conduct market research that informs technoeconomic analyses and evaluations of bankability.

• Assist Pilot Accelerator companies with commercialization services, including market sizing, value proposition validation, and partnership development.

• Link applicants to Department of Energy funding opportunities via TechWerx.

• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, partners, and business models across academia, startups, and industry.

• Assess feasibility, scalability, and potential impact.

• Responsibly utilize artificial intelligence tools while corroborating findings with human experts.

• Distill complex information into reports, presentations, and workshops tailored for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Collaborate with cross-functional, international teams, managing tasks, timelines, and client communications.

• Lead meetings and present interim and final results to clients and stakeholders.

• Foster a positive, inclusive team culture while upholding RTI’s mission and values.

⛳️ Requirements

• 1–2 years of relevant work experience in the energy or renewable fuels sectors.

• Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline with interdisciplinary R&D experience.

• Preferred backgrounds include electrical and computer engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and environmental and civil engineering.

• Business insight and knowledge of technology transfer or commercialization, innovation accelerator programs, or startup fundraising.

• Strong scientific communication abilities for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Excellent analytical and time-management skills.

• Willingness and capability to extend beyond your primary field and rapidly learn new scientific or technical areas.

• Team-oriented approach and excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and collaboration tools like Teams.

• Eagerness to learn and promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence technologies in scientific research.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Must not require current or future sponsorship for employment visa status.

• A cover letter is required with the application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary.

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Merit-based annual salary increases.

• Opportunities for bonuses.

• Comprehensive recognition program.

• Competitive insurance plans, including health, dental, life, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Retirement savings options, such as a 401(k) plan.

• Paid parental leave available for all parents.

• Financial assistance for adoption costs or infertility treatments.

• Financial reimbursement for educational and developmental opportunities.

• Employee assistance program.

• Options for telework, working from headquarters, or a hybrid work model.

• A variety of other offerings to promote a healthy work-life balance.