Job Details

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. We are a community of 50 million who think-and feel-differently about investing. Together, we're changing the way the world invests. Since our founding in 1975, helping investors achieve their goals has been our main reason for existence. At Client, we're built differently. Our client is investor-owned, meaning that we're owned by our funds, which are owned by our fund shareholder clients. Therefore, your success adds to ours, so you're surrounded by people who care about the same things. With no other parties to answer to, we make decisions-including keeping investing costs as low as possible-with your needs in mind. Because of our unique structure, your goals align with our goals.

Position: Data Analyst III

Location: Arlington, VA 22202

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite / Remote

Job Description

• The Data Validation Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of supplier carbon emissions data allocated to client and Carbon-Free Energy (CFE) procurement.
• This position serves as a bridge between sustainability goals and supplier reporting, establishing robust data collection frameworks and validation processes that support our climate commitments.
• This role requires deep expertise in corporate greenhouse gas emissions reporting, life-cycle analysis, sustainability metrics, and internal controls over sustainability data.

• Data Collection & Supplier Engagement
• Collect and validate allocated emissions data from suppliers across supply chain
• Design and deliver comprehensive communications packages that guide suppliers through data submission requirements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with supplier sustainability teams to ensure timely, accurate data delivery

• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on sustainability technical accounting topics, GHG quantification methodologies, and internal controls over sustainability reporting
• Develop training materials and guidance documentation to build capability across relevant teams and leadership
• Provide technical consultation on complex carbon accounting scenarios, including Scope 3 allocation methodologies

• Design and oversee the implementation of robust data collection processes, internal controls, and validation procedures to ensure data integrity and reliability
• Partner with technology teams to identify automation opportunities and design scalable tech solutions for data collection and validation
• Establish quality assurance checkpoints that align with third-party assurance requirements

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of sustainability accounting methodologies, data sources, calculation approaches, and internal controls
• Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that support audit readiness and process consistency
• Ensure documentation meets the requirements of relevant frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, ESRS) and assurance standards

• Work in sustainability

• To reduce overall footprint
• Work in emissions of own operations but also suppliers to reduce emissions
• Work with supply chain - meeting with strategic suppliers to secure commitments to reduce emissions from their products and services and purchase.

• Focus on strategy, being able to capture full picture on where opportunities are
• Dynamic team

• Need someone to validate supplier data and need an external contractor to approve

• Primarily desk job work
• Analyze data that supplier provides and ensure requirements are met
• Participate in meetings with suppliers on commitments
• May ask them to design a communications package for suppliers

• Work primarily with supply chain

• Restructuring team, so lots of opportunities to redevelop culture

• A very exciting department to work in right now including hardware, construction, AI in a sustainability aspect

• 5+ years of professional experience in corporate sustainability, carbon accounting, life-cycle assessment (LCA), and/or sustainability third-party assurance
• Demonstrated expertise in GHG emissions quantification methodologies and reporting standards, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to work with complex, multi-source datasets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences

• Hands-on experience conducting or supporting assurance engagements or internal audits over sustainability metrics
• Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• In-depth knowledge of sustainability accounting and disclosure frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD, ESRS, GHG Protocol) with demonstrated expertise in applying them to real-world reporting scenarios
• Experience with supplier engagement programs and supply chain emissions data collection
• Proficiency in data management tools and platforms; experience with SQL, Python, or similar analytical tools is a plus
• Track record of developing scalable processes and internal controls that support data quality and audit readiness
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience presenting to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Professional certifications such as GHG Inventory Quantifier, Sustainability Assurance Practitioner, or similar credentials

• This position offers the opportunity to shape client's approach to supplier carbon data management at a critical time in our sustainability journey. You'll work at the intersection of sustainability science, data analytics, and supplier collaboration, building systems that will scale across one of the world's largest supply chains.
• Your work will directly support client's climate commitments and contribute to transparency in corporate carbon accounting.
• Candidate Requirements

• Data analysis
• GHG protocol understanding
• Carbon footprint understanding

• Hands-on experience conducting or supporting assurance engagements or internal audits over sustainability metrics
• Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field

• Dive deep
• Deliver results

• 5+ years of professional experience in corporate sustainability, carbon accounting, life-cycle assessment (LCA), and/or sustainability third-party assurance
• Demonstrated expertise in GHG emissions quantification methodologies and reporting standards, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to work with complex, multi-source datasets

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences

• Bachelors degree