Operations Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Assist Operations Managers with the administration and oversight of collection or post-collection service agreements.

• Oversee assigned operational datasets and metrics for reimbursement and compliance monitoring.

• Create, maintain, and enhance spreadsheets, databases, dashboards, and tracking tools.

• Identify discrepancies in data, inconsistencies, and inefficiencies in processes, and initiate improvements.

• Generate regular and ad hoc reports for leadership, government partners, and external stakeholders.

• Aid in research and analysis concerning recycling systems, cost benchmarking, and operational performance.

• Assist with invoice review and validation against contract terms.

• Keep operational compliance records and documentation necessary for reporting, invoicing, and audits.

• Maintain templates, guidance documents, and process documentation.

• Uphold internal controls and standards for data governance.

• Coordinate operational tasks among teams and external partners for Colorado's EPR program.

• Act as a point of contact for operational processes or reporting requirements.

• Track and summarize performance metrics to support the increase in tons processed.

• Collaborate with legal, accounting, procurement, and data teams.

• Prepare materials for meetings with local governments, service providers, and regulators.

• Convey technical and data-driven information effectively to non-technical audiences.

• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.

• 3–5 years of pertinent experience in operations, data analysis, compliance, government, consulting, or sustainability-related fields.

• Proven experience in building, maintaining, or enhancing data tracking or reporting systems.

• A valid Driver's License is required.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail and documentation quality.

• Capability to manage assigned workstreams independently.

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply operational contract requirements to data and reporting workflows.

• Comfort in navigating evolving or ambiguous regulatory environments.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

• Experience with data visualization, GIS, Power BI, or similar tools is preferred.

• Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools for enhancing analytical or operational efficiency.

• Advanced coursework or a graduate degree in environmental science, policy, geography, data analytics, or a related field is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work within Colorado at the outset.

• Opportunity to travel to the Denver/Boulder area several times a month.

• Equal employment opportunity employer.

• Reasonable accommodations provided during the application process.