Analyst, Research – CERAWeek Program Team

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09About the Role:

Location: Washington, DC

The Team:

The CERAWeek program team develops and delivers one of the world’s leading energy conferences, bringing together senior executives, policymakers, investors, innovators and thought leaders to address the most important issues shaping the global energy agenda. The team is responsible for shaping the conference program, identifying priority themes, developing regional and thematic sessions, and supporting high-level panels and executive dialogues. The Research Analyst will support the CERAWeek program team, with a primary focus on program coordination for regional programs and a secondary focus on research support for programming, topic development and panel preparation. This is a research assistant-style position designed for a highly organized, intellectually curious candidate who can help translate emerging issues into clear program ideas, panel briefs and speaker preparation materials. The successful candidate will work closely with senior members of the CERAWeek program team and collaborate across research, convening and stakeholder groups. The role offers exposure to global energy leaders, policy discussions, regional market developments and the practical process of building a major international conference agenda.

Responsibilities and Impact

• Lead day-to-day coordination support for CERAWeek regional programs, including tracking regional priorities, helping develop session concepts, organizing inputs, and assisting with program planning across key geographies.
• Provide research support for programming functions, including work on themes, companies, speakers and emerging issues across energy, international affairs, policy and markets.
• Prepare background materials for panels and executive discussions, including speaker briefs, topic notes, framing questions and concise research summaries.
• Monitor developments in energy policy, geopolitics, technology, finance and regional markets that may inform CERAWeek programming and speaker engagement.
• Work with internal stakeholders to maintain program materials, track follow-ups, support meeting preparation, and help ensure timely execution of programming priorities.

Compensation/Benefits Information:

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $93,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What we’re looking for:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in program coordination, international relations, energy, public policy, research, consulting, government affairs, think tanks, conferences or related analytical environments. Prior think tank or policy research experience in Washington, DC would be a strong plus.
• Master’s degree preferred in international relations, energy, public policy, political economy, regional studies or a related field.
• Strong research, writing and synthesis skills, with the ability to turn complex policy and market developments into clear, concise briefing materials.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines and stakeholder requests in a fast-moving environment.
• Collaborative, proactive and intellectually curious, with an interest in global energy issues, regional.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

About S&P Global Energy At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.

S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at www.spglobal.com/energy.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide - so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you - and your career - need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards - small perks can make a big difference.

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