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Position Summary

At IEM, we're not just growing - we're thriving! Our rapid expansion means new opportunities are always on the horizon. If you're someone who gets excited by making an impact through interesting challenges, you'll feel right at home.

IEM is seeking a Sustainability Program Analyst for Jacksonville, FL; Ashburn, VA; Phoenix, AZ to support the execution and growth of our sustainability and ESG initiatives. This role is ideal for a professional with strong analytical skills and an interest in sustainability within a manufacturing environment.

Working closely with the Director of Sustainability and cross-functional teams, this role will contribute to sustainability data management, reporting, and program coordination. The Analyst will help translate sustainability goals into actionable initiatives, support emissions tracking (Scope 1, 2, and 3), and assist with regulatory and customer-driven ESG requirements.

This position offers hands-on exposure to sustainability strategy, data systems, and operational initiatives in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Initiative Support

• Support the coordination and execution of sustainability programs and initiatives.
• Assist in tracking project timelines, milestones, and KPIs across multiple initiatives.
• Help maintain documentation such as program plans, trackers, and status updates.
• Collaborate with internal teams (operations, engineering, supply chain, finance) to support project execution.

Sustainability Data & Analysis

• Collect, validate, and manage sustainability data, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
• Assist in maintaining greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories aligned with the GHG Protocol.
• Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Support development of dashboards, reports, and presentations for internal stakeholders.

Sustainability Operations Support

• Partner with internal teams to support initiatives related to:
• Energy efficiency and facility emissions
• Waste and water management
• Supply chain sustainability data collection
• Assist in evaluating sustainability improvement opportunities through basic analysis and research.

Regulatory & Reporting Support

• Support preparation of sustainability disclosures and reports (e.g., SASB, GRI, CSRD).
• Assist with data gathering for audits, customer requests, and ESG questionnaires (e.g., CDP, EcoVadis).
• Monitor and summarize emerging sustainability regulations and standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather data and support initiatives.
• Help prepare materials for leadership updates and external communications.
• Contribute to internal sustainability awareness and engagement efforts.
• The candidate will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization 

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in sustainability, data analysis, operations, or a related role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience working with data (Excel, dashboards, or similar tools).
• Basic understanding of sustainability concepts (GHG emissions, ESG, or climate-related frameworks).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.

• Able to travel for work 25-30%.
• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization 

Preferred

• Exposure to sustainability frameworks (GHG Protocol, SASB, GRI, CDP, etc.).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Internship or work experience in manufacturing, industrial, or energy-related environments.
• Familiarity with ESG or sustainability reporting tools/platforms is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Analytical thinking and curiosity
• Willingness to learn and grow in sustainability
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities