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Professional Climate Risk Jobs in Washington, DC

The World Bank Group

WBG Young Professional

Washington, DC · On-site

$57K - $75K/yr

Young Professionals (YPs) work across the World Bank, IFC, MIGA, and ICSID in support of our ... Contribute to One Climate's integrated A&R agenda by linking physical climate-risk intelligence ...

HASI

Risk Manager

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$145K - $220K/yr

The Risk Professional will support the Risk Management and Modeling Team in monitoring HASI's portfolio of climate positive projects. In addition, the individual would support due diligence in ...

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How much do professional climate risk jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional climate risk in Washington, DC is $34.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.07 and $43.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Professional Climate Risk vs Climate Analyst?

AspectProfessional Climate RiskClimate Analyst
Required CredentialsRelevant degrees in environmental science, climate studies, or related fields; certifications in risk assessment or sustainabilityDegrees in environmental science, meteorology, or related fields; certifications in data analysis or climate modeling
Work EnvironmentCorporate, government agencies, consulting firms focusing on risk management and sustainability strategiesResearch institutions, government agencies, NGOs analyzing climate data and trends
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries like finance, insurance, energy, and government for risk mitigation and policy planningPrimarily in research, policy development, and data analysis roles within environmental and scientific sectors

While both roles require knowledge of climate science, Professional Climate Risk focuses on assessing and managing climate-related risks for organizations, whereas Climate Analysts primarily analyze climate data and trends to inform research and policy decisions.

What are the most commonly searched types of Climate Risk jobs in Washington, DC?

The most popular types of Climate Risk jobs in Washington, DC are:

Infographic showing various Professional Climate Risk job openings in Washington, DC as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 50% In-person, 25% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,466 per year, or $34.4 per hour.

PO/BA/ SM- Climate Portal

Washington, DC • On-site

Spruce Infotech
IT Services • 1 - 10 employees
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  1. SCOPE OF WORK

The Product Owner will be responsible for end-to-end product ownership of the IFC Climate Portal during the assessment and implementation phases. Responsibilities include defining product vision, managing and prioritizing the backlog, aligning stakeholders, supporting agile delivery, and ensuring that the solution delivers measurable business value to IFC's climate operations.
Product Strategy & Vision
  • Define, articulate, and maintain the product vision and roadmap for the IFC Climate Portal, aligned with IFC climate strategies and investment operations.
  • Translate IFC climate business objectives, regulatory commitments, and operational needs into clear product goals and outcomes.
  • Ensure alignment between climate policy requirements (e.g., Paris Alignment, climate risk, Climate Finance, GHG assessments) and product capabilities.

Backlog Ownership & Prioritization
  • Own and manage the product backlog, including epics, capabilities, features, and user stories within the SAFe Agile Framework.
  • Prioritize backlog items based on business value, regulatory urgency, dependencies, and technical feasibility.
  • Continuously refine and groom the backlog to ensure readiness for Program Increment (PI) planning and sprint execution.

Assessment & Requirements Definition
  • Lead structured assessment activities to understand current Climate Portal capabilities, gaps, and enhancement opportunities.
  • Collaborate with climate business users, investment teams, data teams, IT architects, and external partners to capture and validate product requirements.
  • Define clear acceptance criteria and Definition of Done for all backlog items.

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
  • Serve as the primary product liaison between climate business stakeholders, IFC management, and technology delivery teams.
  • Facilitate workshops, product reviews, and decision forums to ensure shared understanding and timely decision-making.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate product progress, risks, and trade-offs transparently.

Agile Delivery & SAFe Participation
  • Actively participate in SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, system demos, and retrospectives.
  • Provide ongoing clarification to development and testing teams to ensure accurate implementation of product features.
  • Support dependency management and cross-team coordination within the Agile Release Train (ART).

Validation & Value Realization
  • Validate delivered functionality against business objectives and acceptance criteria.
  • Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and business sign-off activities.
  • Measure and report on delivered value, usability improvements, and operational efficiency gains.
  1. SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in Product Management or Product Ownership roles on large, complex enterprise systems.
  • Strong hands-on experience with the SAFe Agile Framework, including PI planning and backlog management at scale.
  • Demonstrated experience leading product assessment and implementation initiatives.
  • Exposure to climate, sustainability, ESG, or environmental data platforms is strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of climate-related concepts such as Paris Alignment, climate risk assessment, Climate Finance, or GHG accounting is a plus.
  • Proven ability to translate complex business and regulatory needs into prioritized product features.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Experience working with distributed and onshore/offshore delivery teams.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps Boards or equivalent agile product management tools (preferred).

Certifications (Preferred)
  • SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager (POPM)
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
  • PMI-ACP, CBAP, or equivalent
  • Sustainability or climate-related professional certifications

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