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O*NET-SOC 19-2041.01

Climate Change Policy Analysts

Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.Core16849
  2. Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change.Core16853
  3. Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues, such as climate change.Core16850
  4. Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.Core16854
  5. Make legislative recommendations related to climate change or environmental management, based on climate change policies, principles, programs, practices, and processes.Core16851
  6. Present climate-related information at public interest, governmental, or other meetings.Core16843
  7. Gather and review climate-related studies from government agencies, research laboratories, and other organizations.Core16846
  8. Review existing policies or legislation to identify environmental impacts.Core16848
  9. Promote initiatives to mitigate climate change with government or environmental groups.Core16842
  10. Research policies, practices, or procedures for climate or environmental management.Core16852
  11. Write reports or academic papers to communicate findings of climate-related studies.Core16841
  12. Develop, or contribute to the development of, educational or outreach programs on the environment or climate change.Core16847
  13. Present and defend proposals for climate change research projects.Core16844
  14. Prepare grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to climate change, environmental management, or sustainability.Core16845

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 25 examples in 11 categories, 13 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Object or component oriented development software

  • C++Hot Technology
  • PerlHot Technology
  • PythonHot Technology
  • RHot Technology
  • Sun Microsystems Java

Analytical or scientific software

  • Community Climate System Model CCSM
  • Ferret
  • Grid analysis and display system GrADS
  • SASHot Technology
  • The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
  • Unidata Integrated Data Viewer IDV

Geographic information system

  • ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology
  • Geographic information system GIS systems

Development environment software

  • Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
  • Interface definition language IDL
  • NCAR Command Language NCL
  • Unidata Network common data form NetCDF

Operating system software

  • LinuxHot Technology
  • UNIXHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Information retrieval or search software

  • North American Regional Climate Change Assessment Program NARCCAP data tables

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Conduct climatological research.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

  • Evaluate civic projects or public policies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Processing Information

  • Compile environmental or climatological data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Interpret research or operational data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Develop educational programs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare proposal documents or grant applications.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Communicate results of environmental research.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Selling or Influencing Others

  • Promote environmental sustainability or conservation initiatives.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Advise others on matters of public policy.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 12
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.