The CSL will lead multidisciplinary technical efforts from concept to completion, developing rigorous analytical products, supporting regulatory development, and delivering policy recommendations aligned with CARB’s climate mission. This work will span CDR and CCUS topics including technological, hybrid and nature-based solutions. The individual in this role will serve as a key technical representative for CARB, coordinating with internal teams, other state and federal agencies, and a wide range of external stakeholders. The CSL will represent the section at meetings, briefings, workshops, and public forums, communicating technical findings and program insights to diverse audiences and supporting transparency and public trust. The CSL will also manage external contracts; draft and publish reports, and briefings; and support statewide and national collaboration on carbon removal strategies. The position requires staying current with scientific literature and policy developments in CCUS and CDR, ensuring that California’s approaches are both technically robust and broadly replicable. The CSL will mentor and provide technical guidance to staff and will help respond to priority assignments from upper management, contributing to high impact analyses and program updates.