Climate Change Policy Analysts
O*NET Code: 19-2041.01
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.
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💼 Also Known As
Clean Energy Policy AnalystClimate AdvisorClimate AnalystClimate and Energy Program AssociateClimate Change AnalystClimate Change Risk AssessorClimate Change SpecialistClimate EconomistCumulative Effects AnalystEcological Risk AssessorEnvironmental Change AnalystEnvironmental Policy AnalystEnvironmental Risk AssessorGlobal Climate Change AnalystGlobal Climate Change ResearcherGreenhouse Gas Climate Change SpecialistPolicy AnalystPolicy AssociatePolicy Research AssociateRegional Climate Change Analyst
⚡ Skills (20)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Active Learning4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Systems Evaluation4/100
Systems Analysis4/100
Time Management3/100
+ 10 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (25)
🔥C++
Object or component oriented development software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥Linux
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Perl
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥R
Object or component oriented development software
🔥SAS
Analytical or scientific software
🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
🔥UNIX
Operating system software
0Community Climate System Model CCSM
Analytical or scientific software
0Ferret
Analytical or scientific software
0Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
Development environment software
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0Grid analysis and display system GrADS
Analytical or scientific software
0Interface definition language IDL
Development environment software
0NCAR Command Language NCL
Development environment software
0North American Regional Climate Change Assessment Program NARCCAP data tables
Information retrieval or search software
0Sun Microsystems Java
Object or component oriented development software
0Unidata Integrated Data Viewer IDV
Analytical or scientific software
0Unidata Network common data form NetCDF
Development environment software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Climate Change Policy Analysts → Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (94% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (16)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 3
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 3
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Systems Analysis
Current: 4Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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