Sustainability Analyst

WSB LLC•Denver, CO

About The Position

Forge ahead with WSB.   We are seeking an Analyst to add to our growing Sustainability team.  You will play a pivotal role in scaling our company. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we’ve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We inspire each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us. If you align with our values, we would love for you to continue reading and apply.  

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Data Science, Political Science, or a related field and 2-3+ years of relevant professional experience demonstrating increasing responsibility.
Applying data analytics to environmental and sustainability datasets (e.g., GHG emissions, energy usage, demographics).
Experience conducting environmental or sustainability-related research, including both qualitative and quantitative methods.
Experience developing data visualizations, dashboards, and graphics to communicate complex information.
Intermediate to advanced ability in Excel, Photoshop, GIS and/or Power BI
Working knowledge of statistics and data-driven decision-making concepts.
Must be able to work onsite at a WSB office as needed dependent on the project or client.
Travel or field visits may be required to support project needs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and 1-2+ years of relevant experience.
Written and spoken Spanish language proficiency.
Experience in local government, corporate sustainability, or consulting environments.
Familiarity with GHG inventory protocols and tools such as ICLEI ClearPath, the U.S. Community Protocol, and related standards.
Demonstrated public speaking or presentation experience with technical subject matter.
Prior experience working with underserved or disadvantaged communities.

Responsibilities

Support delivery of sustainability, climate action, and resiliency projects for public and private sector clients locally and nationally.
Develop, analyze, and visualize sustainability metrics, including greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, lifecycle assessments, carbon sequestration analyses, emissions reduction “wedge” analyses, climate vulnerability assessments, and sustainability dashboards.
Support and/or lead qualitative and quantitative research, including literature reviews, desktop research, cost-benefit analyses, spatial analysis, and emissions modeling.
Contribute to the development of climate action plans, sustainability plans, and climate vulnerability and risk assessments for local and Tribal government clients.
Synthesize complex technical data into clear and compelling deliverables, including reports, memoranda, presentations, fact sheets, and digital dashboards for diverse audiences.
Assist with equitable and inclusive public engagement activities such as workshops, open houses, public meetings, and virtual engagement efforts.
Support business development activities, including proposal development, client meetings, conferences, and professional events.
Represent WSB with professionalism and provide a high level of client service.
May remain in stationary position for extended periods.