As of June 2026, Climate Change Policy Analysts has an AI-exposure score of 58/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Climate Change Policy Analysts

58/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 58% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$82,220. About 8,500 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

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

Common titles
Climate AnalystClimate and Energy Program AssociateEnvironmental Policy AnalystPolicy AnalystClimate AdvisorClimate Economist
Typical preparation
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Skills and knowledge
Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingWritingActive LearningComplex Problem Solving
Tools and technology
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointC++ESRI ArcGIS softwareLinux
Work context
Email useFace-to-face discussionsTelephoneIndoor controlled settingDecision latitude

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Climate Change Policy Analysts, SOC 19-2041.01. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Climate Change Policy Analysts tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (79%).

Augmentable
  • Present climate-related information at public interest, governmental, or other meetings.
  • Prepare grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to climate change, environmental management, or sustainability.
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Durable
  • Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.
  • Research policies, practices, or procedures for climate or environmental management.
1 more durable task locked in the report.

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