Forest Carbon Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the development of forest carbon projects through technical and data-oriented workstreams under guidance.

• Collect, organize, and manage geospatial and quantitative datasets, including project boundaries and remote sensing information.

• Execute Comparable Properties Analysis and associated spatial analyses with supervision.

• Maintain structured geospatial data systems and file organization.

• Create maps, figures, and geospatial outputs for project documentation, including GHG Plans, PDDs, and listing forms.

• Fill in quantitative and standardized sections of project documents and ensure uniformity across materials.

• Prepare documentation for validation and verification processes, including data rooms and issue tracking logs.

• Assist in compiling harvest records and developing field verification materials, such as tree lists.

• Review forestry-related documents, such as management plans, deeds, BMPs, and easements, summarizing key insights.

• Provide carbon-focused data and documentation support to acquisition teams and internal stakeholders.

• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure data alignment and accuracy.

• Utilize Excel, GIS, and Python/R tools to enhance workflows and data integrity.

• Coordinate with operations and investment management teams, including foresters, Resource Support, Planning & Analysis, Acquisitions & Dispositions, and Client Account Management.

• Support carbon credit sales and marketing initiatives with data and documentation assistance.

• Contribute to the development of policies and strategies related to forest carbon and nature-based solutions.

• Investigate emerging forest carbon opportunities and share technical insights with internal teams and peers.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as required to support project and strategy implementation.

• Report directly to the Managing Director of II & NCS.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or a related area.

• 1–2+ years of experience in forest carbon, forestry, or a similar quantitative field.

• Strong geospatial and analytical capabilities.

• Proficient in GIS tools, including ArcGIS and QGIS.

• Ability to utilize AI tools and digital solutions to automate processes, enhance data analysis, and boost project efficiency.

• Proficient in Excel.

• Familiarity with Python or R.

• Experience in technical writing and standardized documentation.

• Basic knowledge of voluntary and compliance forest carbon markets, including IFM methodologies.

• Excellent organizational and data management abilities.

• Capacity to work collaboratively across teams in a structured environment.

• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks accurately.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Mental health benefits.

• Vision insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Life and AD&D insurance coverage.

• Adoption/surrogacy benefits.

• Wellness benefits.

• Employee/family assistance programs.

• Retirement savings plans, including pension/401(k) options.

• Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions.

• Financial education and counseling resources.

• Up to 11 paid holidays annually.

• 3 personal days each year.

• 150 hours of vacation time per year.

• 40 hours of sick leave annually, or more as mandated by law.

• Statutory leaves of absence.

• Flexible work environment.

• Support for learning and career advancement.

• Initiatives for diversity, inclusion, and well-being.

• Incentive programs and compensation linked to business and individual performance.