CIRCULAR ACTION ALLIANCE

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Role Overview  The Covered Material Compliance and Reporting Analyst will be part of the National Program Operations Team and report to the Regulatory Reporting and Compliance Manager. This role will provide regulatory and technical support for the development and implementation of extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs, helping ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The Analyst will assist in the creation of policies, producer guidance materials, and the maintenance of reporting category definitions for covered materials under CAA’s approved program plans in each state where it is the approved PRO.  The Analyst will support the development and maintenance of reporting and fee categories across multiple states and will provide technical assistance to internal teams such as Producer Services, Data and Analytics, and Materials Management. This role will contribute to regulatory analysis efforts and support initiatives aimed at improving consistency and reducing reporting burdens for producers.  Key Responsibilities  * Assist in developing and maintaining material reporting categories, including definitions, examples, and reporting guidance across states.  * Maintain state-specific reporting categories and support alignment with national reporting frameworks. As CAA becomes the approved PRO in new states, the Analyst will contribute to the development of reporting categories for these regions.  * Support the creation and maintenance of producer guidance materials and interpretive memoranda related to covered materials. The Analyst will track and document case histories for material definitions and changes in interpretive guidance over time. * Provide operational recommendations related to end-of-life material management and sustainable packaging practices.  * Work closely with internal teams to provide regulatory and reporting guidance, including offering operational support on material reporting to the Producer Services team, assisting with material definitions and compositional analysis for the Materials Services team, and supporting data validation efforts related to fee structures and reporting for the Data and Analytics team.  Skills & Competencies  * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.  * Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.  * Ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams, including remote employees.  * Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting to CAA’s startup nature.  Qualifications  * Required Bachelor’s degree (ideally in public policy, sustainability, environmental science, materials science, or a related discipline). * Required at least 3+ years of regulatory compliance experience, with preference to regulatory, policy, or operational experience in EPR program implementation or related fields.  * Knowledge of the packaging regulatory landscape, including materials and producer compliance.  * Experience with statutory and regulatory interpretation and compliance analysis.  * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.  Compensation & Other Information  * Location: Remote with potential for in person times * Reports To: Regulatory Reporting and Compliance Manager Circular Action Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require accommodation as part of the application process, please contact careers@circularaction.org [careers@circularaction.org] listed below.