Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Circular Action Alliance supports Colorado’s extended producer responsibility program and related recycling operations. The Operations Specialist assists with service agreement administration, data management, reporting, compliance tracking, invoice validation, and coordination with service providers and government partners. The role also supports operational improvements and increased processing capacity.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage assigned datasets related to collection or post-collection processing, including operational metrics used for reimbursement and compliance tracking
- Design, maintain, and improve spreadsheets, databases, dashboards, or tracking tools to support operational reporting and audit readiness
- Identify data gaps, inconsistencies, and process inefficiencies and implement practical improvements
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for internal leadership, government partners, and external stakeholders
- Ensure analytical outputs are accurate, consistent, well-documented, and reproducible
- Support applied research and analysis related to recycling systems, cost benchmarking, and operational performance
- Support invoice review and validation by confirming operational metrics and supporting documentation align with contract terms
- Maintain and organize operational compliance records, including required reports and supporting documentation defined in service schedules, to support reporting, invoicing, and audits
- Maintain templates, guidance documents, and process documentation to ensure consistency and audit defensibility
- Support internal controls and data governance standards across operational systems
- Support implementation of Colorado’s EPR program by coordinating defined operational tasks across teams and external partners
- Serve as a point of contact for specific operational processes or reporting requirements with service providers or government entities
- Assist in tracking and summarizing operational performance metrics that support increased tons processed over time
- Assist in refining procedures as programs scale from implementation to ongoing operations
- Collaborate with internal teams (legal, accounting, procurement, and data) to align operational systems with compliance and program needs
- Prepare materials and summaries for meetings with local governments, service providers, and regulators
- Communicate technical or data-driven information clearly to non-technical audiences
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Skills
- * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- * High attention to detail and documentation quality
- * Ability to manage assigned workstreams independently
- * Ability to read, interpret, and apply operational contract requirements to data and reporting workflows
- * Comfort working in evolving or ambiguous regulatory environments
- * Clear written and verbal communication skills
- * Strong organizational and time management abilities
- * Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- * Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools for analytical or operational efficiency
- * Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; advanced coursework or a graduate degree in environmental science, policy, geography, data analytics, or a related field preferred
- * 3–5 years of relevant experience in operations, data analysis, compliance, government, consulting, or sustainability-related work
- * Demonstrated experience building, maintaining, or improving data tracking or reporting systems
- * Applicants must have valid Driver's License
- * Experience with data visualization, GIS, Power BI, or similar tools preferred
- * Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; advanced coursework or a graduate degree in environmental science, policy, geography, data analytics, or a related field preferred
Benefits
- Initially fully remote within Colorado
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