Environmental Compliance Auditor

Leidos

27d•$73,450 - $132,775•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Auditor to lead and grow its environmental auditing programs nationwide. This role supports federal agencies and commercial clients facing complex environmental compliance challenges. The auditor will evaluate environmental compliance at facilities across the United States, identify risks, advise clients, and help strengthen their environmental programs. This is a consulting-focused role that involves leading multimedia environmental compliance audits from start to finish, including researching regulatory requirements, evaluating operations, identifying deficiencies, and delivering technically sound findings and practical recommendations. The position also involves project leadership, mentoring other auditors, strengthening client partnerships, and identifying new service opportunities, particularly in Texas and West Coast markets. Significant travel is expected, typically Monday through Friday, with potential for consecutive weeks of travel.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
At least 4 years of progressively responsible environmental compliance auditing or assessment experience.
Demonstrated experience independently leading multimedia environmental compliance audits, from planning and fieldwork through findings development, reporting, and client briefings.
Strong knowledge of federal environmental regulations, including RCRA, CAA, CWA, SDWA, OPA, EPCRA, TSCA, and CERCLA, along with working knowledge of applicable state and local requirements.
Ability to interpret complex environmental regulations, evaluate facility operations, identify compliance gaps, and develop practical, technically defensible recommendations.
Proven track record of producing high-quality technical reports and conducting thorough QA/QC reviews, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple audits, competing priorities, and deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Leadership capabilities, including experience guiding or mentoring others and the ability to take on increasing project management responsibility.
Experience or demonstrated aptitude in coordinating project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
Strong consulting and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility quickly, work effectively with diverse stakeholders, and represent Leidos professionally in client-facing environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience delivering formal technical briefings and presenting findings to facility and senior leadership.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using environmental audit databases or electronic compliance reporting systems.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and deliver results with limited supervision.
Willingness and ability to travel 50%–75% nationwide, including consecutive weeks of travel, to support environmental compliance programs across the United States and U.S. territories.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation.
Due to contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent residency is required.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications or training such as Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or ISO 14001:2015 Auditor/Lead Auditor.
Experience conducting multimedia environmental compliance audits for federal agencies, the Department of Defense, or other government organizations.
Experience leading audit teams, managing technical tasks, or supporting project delivery on federal or commercial environmental services contracts.
A history of developing high-quality audit reports, corrective action plans, compliance training materials, and other environmental regulatory deliverables.
Experience growing existing client accounts, identifying new consulting opportunities, supporting proposals, or expanding environmental compliance programs.
Established client relationships, professional networks, or environmental consulting experience in Texas or West Coast markets.
A reputation for technical excellence, exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to turn complex regulatory requirements into practical solutions for clients.

Responsibilities

Independently plan and lead multimedia environmental compliance audits at government and commercial facilities, from pre-audit research and regulatory reviews to facility inspections, personnel interviews, documentation reviews, and final reporting.
Evaluate compliance with federal, state, local, and agency-specific environmental requirements across air quality, drinking water, wastewater and stormwater, hazardous materials, solid and hazardous waste, storage tanks, spill prevention, and toxic substances.
Understand root causes of violations, recognize positive practices, and develop clear, defensible findings and corrective action recommendations.
Ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and completeness of work, including reviewing own work and that of other auditors.
Lead entrance and exit briefings, present findings to facility managers and senior leadership, explain regulatory requirements, and provide practical guidance and training.
Help manage audit schedules, budgets, resources, team coordination, and deliverables, taking on increasing responsibility for project performance.
Guide and mentor less experienced auditors, share technical expertise, and help build a professional team.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their operations, anticipating challenges, and providing solutions.
Identify emerging client needs, strengthen existing relationships, support proposals, and help expand Leidos' environmental compliance services.