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Lloyd’s Register
Location: Miami, US
What we’re looking for
This entry-level role is ideal for candidates looking to begin a career in strategy, analytics, and advisory, helping clients solve complex challenges across the maritime and energy transition sectors.
As an Analyst in Lloyd’s Register Advisory team, you will support clients across the maritime value chain in addressing complex strategic, commercial and energy transition challenges. You will contribute to advisory projects covering management consulting solutions, energy transition strategies, market assessments and business case development. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary technical, regulatory, and commercial experts to deliver diverse advisory projects and help develop high-quality client deliverables, including reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations.
Based in Miami, you will work with our local and international Advisory teams on projects primarily across the US, while also contributing to global assignments and supporting on-site client engagement.
What we offer you
- The opportunity to work for an organization that has a well-defined sense of purpose, is values driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes
- Full-time permanent position
- Exposure to high-profile advisory projects across maritime shipping, ports, energy, and sustainability
- Direct contribution to decarbonisation and sustainable industry transformation
- Real-world project experience and opportunities to learn from experienced consultants and technical specialists.
- The opportunity to work for an organisation that has a clear sense of purpose, is values-driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programs.
The role
- Conduct market, policy, commercial, and industry research and data analysis to support strategic advisory projects across the maritime and energy sectors
- Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to develop evidence-based insights and recommendations for clients
- Collaborate with internal experts and external stakeholders to solve research and analysis challenges
- Identify alternative approaches and solutions where appropriate
- Deliver required analytical inputs within agreed timelines, scope, and project requirements
- Prepare outputs in defined formats suitable for consulting deliverables
- Document research methodologies, data sources, assumptions, and findings
- Conduct structured analysis that is transparent, verifiable, and defensible
- Work closely with technical, regulatory, and commercial experts to deliver integrated client solutions
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, and industry standards
- Contribute ideas to the continuous improvement of analytical methods, tools, and advisory services
What you bring
- It is essential that you have a keen interest or background in any of the following: maritime markets, energy transition, decarbonisation, fuels, sustainability, naval architecture.
- Bachelor’s degree in either Maritime business, Economics, Finance, Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent discipline
- Advanced English proficiency with polished writing ability
- Proficiency in Excel for arranging and evaluating data; knowledge of programming would be beneficial
- Ability to communicate findings clearly through PowerPoint presentations and written reports.
- Ability to evaluate information quality, question underlying assumptions, and turn analysis into actionable business insights.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in high-demand situations
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
- Detail-oriented, methodical, and able to think in a structured way
- Comfortable with change, committed to learning, and prepared to work on diverse assignments
- Availability to attend client meetings, workshops and site visits, with travel as project needs require
You are someone who
- Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs
- Is capable of planning work and prioritising tasks to meet objectives
- Is effective at solving problems, trouble-shooting and making timely decisions
- Can adapt readily and take initiative when needed
- Communicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language
- Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment
- Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone
#LI-KC1 #LI-Hybrid
About us
We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.
Be a part of
Lloyd’s Register is wholly owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy, Lloyd’s Register colleagues and Lloyd’s Register Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action-oriented solutions to make the world a safer place.
Want to apply.
Here at Lloyd’s Register, we care, we share and we do the right thing in every situation. It’s ingrained in our culture and everything we do. We are committed, and continually strive, to lead with our values that empower and enable an inclusive environment conducive to your growth, development and engagement. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you have experienced, how you identify, how old you are, where you are from, what your beliefs are or how your brain or body works – the diversity of our colleagues is fundamental to our futures and the changes we can make together. Our inclusive culture allows us to connect together authentically and to be courageous and bold. We don’t just talk about our differences, we celebrate them!
We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.
If you don't tick every box in these ads, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our goal of working together for a safer, sustainable, thriving ocean economy.
We care, we share, we do the right thing.
If you have further questions about this role, please contact us at careers@lr.org and we will respond to you as soon as possible.
Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyd's Register:
Together we are one Lloyd’s Register, committed to developing an inclusive and safe workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We strive to ensure that all applicants to LR experience equality of opportunity and fair treatment, because we believe it is the right thing to do. We hope you do too.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:
- ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
- communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
- anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
- at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.
Find out more about Disability Confident at: www.gov.uk/disability-confident
Copyright © Lloyd's Register 2024. All rights reserved. Terms of use. Privacy policy.
The Lloyd's Register Group comprises charities and non-charitable companies, with the latter supporting the charities in their main goal of enhancing the safety of life and property, at sea, on land and in the air - for the benefit of the public and the environment. (Group entities).
- Location Miami, United States
- Date posted 28 October 2026
Maritime Energy Transition Analyst
Lloyd’s Register
Location: Miami, US
What we’re looking for
This entry-level role is ideal for candidates looking to begin a career in strategy, analytics, and advisory, helping clients solve complex challenges across the maritime and energy transition sectors.
As an Analyst in Lloyd’s Register Advisory team, you will support clients across the maritime value chain in addressing complex strategic, commercial and energy transition challenges. You will contribute to advisory projects covering management consulting solutions, energy transition strategies, market assessments and business case development. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary technical, regulatory, and commercial experts to deliver diverse advisory projects and help develop high-quality client deliverables, including reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations.
Based in Miami, you will work with our local and international Advisory teams on projects primarily across the US, while also contributing to global assignments and supporting on-site client engagement.
What we offer you
- The opportunity to work for an organization that has a well-defined sense of purpose, is values driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes
- Full-time permanent position
- Exposure to high-profile advisory projects across maritime shipping, ports, energy, and sustainability
- Direct contribution to decarbonisation and sustainable industry transformation
- Real-world project experience and opportunities to learn from experienced consultants and technical specialists.
- The opportunity to work for an organisation that has a clear sense of purpose, is values-driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programs.
The role
- Conduct market, policy, commercial, and industry research and data analysis to support strategic advisory projects across the maritime and energy sectors
- Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to develop evidence-based insights and recommendations for clients
- Collaborate with internal experts and external stakeholders to solve research and analysis challenges
- Identify alternative approaches and solutions where appropriate
- Deliver required analytical inputs within agreed timelines, scope, and project requirements
- Prepare outputs in defined formats suitable for consulting deliverables
- Document research methodologies, data sources, assumptions, and findings
- Conduct structured analysis that is transparent, verifiable, and defensible
- Work closely with technical, regulatory, and commercial experts to deliver integrated client solutions
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, and industry standards
- Contribute ideas to the continuous improvement of analytical methods, tools, and advisory services
What you bring
- It is essential that you have a keen interest or background in any of the following: maritime markets, energy transition, decarbonisation, fuels, sustainability, naval architecture.
- Bachelor’s degree in either Maritime business, Economics, Finance, Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent discipline
- Advanced English proficiency with polished writing ability
- Proficiency in Excel for arranging and evaluating data; knowledge of programming would be beneficial
- Ability to communicate findings clearly through PowerPoint presentations and written reports.
- Ability to evaluate information quality, question underlying assumptions, and turn analysis into actionable business insights.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in high-demand situations
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
- Detail-oriented, methodical, and able to think in a structured way
- Comfortable with change, committed to learning, and prepared to work on diverse assignments
- Availability to attend client meetings, workshops and site visits, with travel as project needs require
You are someone who
- Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs
- Is capable of planning work and prioritising tasks to meet objectives
- Is effective at solving problems, trouble-shooting and making timely decisions
- Can adapt readily and take initiative when needed
- Communicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language
- Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment
- Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone
#LI-KC1 #LI-Hybrid
About us
We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.
Be a part of
Lloyd’s Register is wholly owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy, Lloyd’s Register colleagues and Lloyd’s Register Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action-oriented solutions to make the world a safer place.
Want to apply.
Here at Lloyd’s Register, we care, we share and we do the right thing in every situation. It’s ingrained in our culture and everything we do. We are committed, and continually strive, to lead with our values that empower and enable an inclusive environment conducive to your growth, development and engagement. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you have experienced, how you identify, how old you are, where you are from, what your beliefs are or how your brain or body works – the diversity of our colleagues is fundamental to our futures and the changes we can make together. Our inclusive culture allows us to connect together authentically and to be courageous and bold. We don’t just talk about our differences, we celebrate them!
We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.
If you don't tick every box in these ads, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our goal of working together for a safer, sustainable, thriving ocean economy.
We care, we share, we do the right thing.
If you have further questions about this role, please contact us at careers@lr.org and we will respond to you as soon as possible.
Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyd's Register:
Together we are one Lloyd’s Register, committed to developing an inclusive and safe workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We strive to ensure that all applicants to LR experience equality of opportunity and fair treatment, because we believe it is the right thing to do. We hope you do too.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:
- ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
- communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
- anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
- at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.
Find out more about Disability Confident at: www.gov.uk/disability-confident
Copyright © Lloyd's Register 2024. All rights reserved. Terms of use. Privacy policy.
The Lloyd's Register Group comprises charities and non-charitable companies, with the latter supporting the charities in their main goal of enhancing the safety of life and property, at sea, on land and in the air - for the benefit of the public and the environment. (Group entities).
- Location Miami, United States
- Date posted 28 October 2026
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Match your degree to the posted requirements
PERM requires the employer to advertise the role's actual minimum requirements. If the job posting lists a bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, your credential must meet that exactly before the labor certification can proceed.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Government agencies, workforce development nonprofits, and large healthcare systems regularly sponsor Transition Specialists through PERM. Search DOL disclosure data to confirm which specific employers have filed for this occupation before approaching them.
Get your foreign credential evaluated early
If your counseling or human services degree was earned outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before applying. PERM audits often request this documentation, and gaps delay the entire sponsorship timeline by months.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate by job title and sponsorship type to surface employers actively filing EB-2 or EB-3 green card petitions for Transition Specialist roles, so you spend time on leads with a real filing track record rather than guessing.
Negotiate a start date that accommodates PERM timelines
PERM labor certification alone takes six to eighteen months before an I-140 can be filed. Raise the sponsorship conversation during the offer stage so the employer understands the timeline and structures your start date and employment agreement accordingly.
Confirm the employer can satisfy prevailing wage requirements
Before accepting an offer, check the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage for the Transition Specialist role in that metro area. PERM requires the employer to pay at least that wage, so a low offer can stall or kill the filing.
Green Card Transition Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Transition Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Transition Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree. Roles with a stated requirement for a master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation, or a related field can qualify under EB-2. The classification depends on the minimum education the employer lists in the PERM labor certification, not on your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent and not subject to the H-1B visa annual lottery. EB-3 has no numerical cap concern for most countries, so approval depends on filing merit rather than luck. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline, often two to four years from PERM filing to an approved adjustment of status, compared to H-1B's faster initial authorization.
Which employers typically sponsor green cards for Transition Specialists?
Government agencies, state workforce development boards, veteran service organizations, rehabilitation hospitals, and community college career centers are among the most active sponsors. These employers hire Transition Specialists at scale and have HR infrastructure to manage PERM filings. DOL's public disclosure data confirms which organizations have filed for this specific occupation previously.
How can I find Transition Specialist jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Transition Specialist roles where employers have active EB-2 or EB-3 green card filing histories, filtering out positions that only offer H-1B or no sponsorship at all. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the hiring process.
What happens to my status while waiting for the green card to be approved?
You must maintain valid work authorization throughout the process. If you're on H-1B, your employer can file extensions while your I-140 and adjustment of status are pending. Once your I-140 is approved and you file I-485, you can request an Employment Authorization Document from USCIS, which lets you work independently of your underlying visa status while awaiting the final green card decision.