Program Analyst

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☕ Washington – Remote

☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $77k - $91k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

📋 Program Manager

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Circular Action Alliance

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2022

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

Non-profit • Social Impact

Circular Action Alliance is an organization working to create a circular economy for paper and packaging. It coordinates producer-funded recycling programs, submits program plans under extended producer responsibility laws (for example SB 54 in California), and invests in recycling access and responsible end markets. The organization provides resources for producers (registration, producer resource center, fee-setting consultation, steering committee) and is active in multiple U. S. states including California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Maine, Maryland and Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Conduct analysis of Washington’s Recycling Reform Act program obligations and waste management systems • Support development of Washington’s program plan due to the Washington Department of Ecology by October 1, 2028 • Track and assess baseline conditions in Washington state • Identify opportunities to improve waste management system access, capacity, and investment • Support CAA’s contributions to the Department of Ecology needs assessment • Review baseline data and perform ongoing data and policy analysis • Support annual reporting requirements and ongoing improvements to Washington’s EPR program operations • Gather, validate, and analyze data about Washington’s waste management system • Maintain system mapping of EPR-relevant infrastructure, policies, recycling, composting, and reuse/refill programs • Review and contribute to program plans, guidance, annual reports, and proposed regulations • Prepare briefs, white papers, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders • Contribute to compliance risk assessments and performance target tracking • Provide Washington-specific analysis to Data and Analytics and Material Services teams • Contribute to development of KPIs and program success metrics • Monitor and report progress toward waste diversion and recycling targets • Support development of protocols for future studies • Develop and maintain data quality standards and documentation • Support design and implementation of data collection frameworks • Represent CAA in external meetings as assigned and manage certain stakeholder relations • Perform other related duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, including Sustainability, Environmental Management, Data Analytics, Public Policy, Environmental Law, Environmental Science, Data Science, Urban Planning, or Engineering • 3+ years of experience with solid waste management data analysis, including in Washington • 3+ years of experience with data analysis, data visualization, and system mapping • Experience working with environmental agencies or utilities on reporting, permitting, or program development • Background in waste characterization studies, recycling facility operations, or municipal solid waste planning • Experience with solid waste management data in Washington, including waste characterization, reporting mechanisms, recycling, composting, reuse/refill operations, and facilities • Knowledge of packaging material flows, recycling markets, and commodity pricing dynamics • Familiarity with environmental justice mapping tools such as EPA EJScreen or Washington Environmental Health Disparities Map • Understanding of circular economy principles, packaging design for recyclability, and end-of-life material management • Familiarity with national waste and recycling data systems, such as EPR reporting and MMBC/Recycle BC systems • Experience with Washington state and local regulators • Knowledge of Washington product stewardship laws, EPR for packaging and paper products, and solid waste management statutes, regulations, and ordinances • Familiarity with data validation, governance, and integration best practices • Ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights • Ability to translate raw data into summaries, dashboards, and reports for executives and regulators • Ability to synthesize and visualize data through tools such as Power BI • Ability to leverage data science and analysis tools preferred • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills • Detail-oriented, accurate, precise, and compliance-focused • Strong time management and organizational skills • Ability to work with remote employees across varied geographies and time zones • Ability to work in a dynamic, rapid-paced environment with flexibility • Certifications in data analytics, project management (PMP), or environmental auditing are a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Regular travel within Washington and occasional out-of-state travel may be required for site visits, stakeholder meetings, etc. • Equal employment opportunity employer • Reasonable accommodation during the application process