Reference Scenario Lead

Job Summary

Owning the development of a reference scenario, the full-time Reference Scenario Lead will ensure the coherence, scope, and timely delivery of a public document set that assesses the feasibility and implications of sunlight reflection technologies, working remotely or from the San Francisco office.

Key responsibilities

• Define and manage the scope and delivery timeline for the reference scenario, ensuring internal consistency across all components
• Conduct technical analysis on multiple work streams and manage external contracts and collaborations with various stakeholders
• Engage with key audiences to shape deliverables and coordinate independent technical reviews before public release

Required qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex technical programs, such as aerospace or systems engineering projects
• Technical fluency in areas including atmospheric science, aerosol physics, and aerospace engineering
• Ability to decompose ambiguous problems into explicit milestones and manage dependencies effectively
• Strong influence and communication skills to work with contributors across academia, industry, and government
• Comfort with public scrutiny and a commitment to rigorous external critique of technical work