Environmental Credit Analyst

California Bioenergy LLC • Costa Mesa, CA

2d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Credit Analyst is responsible for analyzing, administering, and supporting environmental commodity programs associated with California Bioenergy’s renewable natural gas portfolio. The position supports the generation, verification, forecasting, compliance management, and commercialization of environmental credits, including RINs, LCFS credits, Canadian CFR credits, California Carbon Offset Credits, RECs, and emerging environmental commodities.

Reporting to the Senior Director of GHG Programs, the analyst applies knowledge of environmental markets, regulatory requirements, carbon accounting methodologies, and data analysis to evaluate opportunities, support business decisions, and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal programs. The position exercises independent judgment in interpreting program requirements, analyzing environmental and operational data, identifying discrepancies, supporting audits, and developing recommendations affecting credit generation and revenue optimization.

The role is based at the company’s office in Costa Mesa, California. California Bioenergy develops dairy digester projects that generate renewable natural gas and electricity, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting local air and water quality, creating jobs, and providing benefits to dairy partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Sustainability, or a related discipline; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• At least two years of professional experience in environmental markets, renewable fuels, sustainability programs, carbon accounting, environmental compliance, commodities, finance, accounting, energy markets, regulatory affairs, or a related discipline.
• Experience analyzing data, evaluating compliance requirements, and supporting business decisions using quantitative information.
• Experience using advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and quantitative reasoning skills.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them to business operations.
• Demonstrated sound judgment in evaluating complex information.
• Strong financial, accounting, and forecasting aptitude.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, modeling, and reporting functions.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Strong problem-solving and process improvement capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of California LCFS regulations and the federal Renewable Fuel Standard program.
• Familiarity with environmental commodity markets, including RINs, LCFS credits, RECs, and carbon offsets.
• Experience supporting environmental audits, regulatory verification activities, or compliance reviews.
• Experience with registry systems including LRT, EPA EMTS, CITSS, WREGIS, CDX, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational, environmental, and transactional data to support generation and management of environmental commodities, including RINs, LCFS credits, CFR credits, CCOs, RECs, and future products.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and program guidance to determine compliance obligations and credit-generation eligibility.
• Evaluate environmental credit generation activities for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Identify risks, inconsistencies, and opportunities in credit processes and recommend corrective actions or improvements.
• Monitor environmental commodity inventories and support value-maximization strategies while maintaining compliance.
• Support compliance activities for the RFS, LCFS, Canadian CFR, Cap-and-Invest programs, REC programs, and other environmental market frameworks.
• Participate in preparing, reviewing, and submitting regulatory documentation, reports, attestations, and supporting records.
• Evaluate regulatory updates, market developments, and policy changes for their potential impact on operations and credit generation.
• Assist with interpreting and implementing new compliance obligations, methodologies, and reporting requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze environmental commodity forecasting models for executive leadership and finance, accounting, treasury, and commercial teams.
• Analyze production volumes, dispensing data, carbon intensity information, and regulatory metrics to support forecasting and business planning.
• Perform trend analysis and scenario modeling for revenue projections and strategic decision-making.
• Produce periodic reports, dashboards, and analytical summaries for management.
• Support the transfer, retirement, recording, and reconciliation of environmental credits in applicable registries and market platforms.
• Review transaction records, settlement information, and supporting documents for completeness and compliance.
• Coordinate with accounting and finance teams on revenue recognition, invoicing, reconciliation, and financial reporting for environmental commodities.
• Analyze transaction data and prepare reports supporting business decisions and market activities.
• Participate in third-party verification, regulatory reviews, quality assurance programs, and environmental commodity audits.
• Analyze documentation and operational data to validate credit calculations and compliance submissions.
• Investigate discrepancies identified during audits, verifications, or internal reviews and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance and quality control procedures to improve data integrity, reporting accuracy, and compliance.
• Serve as a cross-functional resource to operations, data management, accounting, finance, commercial, and compliance teams.
• Collaborate with auditors, verification bodies, counterparties, environmental credit buyers, fuel marketers, and government agencies to resolve technical questions and support business objectives.
• Assist with counterparty evaluation and onboarding, including coordination of due diligence and KYC documentation.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and recommend improvements to environmental credit accounting, forecasting, compliance, reporting, systems, controls, workflows, and analytical tools.
• Participate in special projects, strategic initiatives, and business process improvements supporting company growth and environmental objectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, and professional development opportunities.
• Annual potential bonus of up to 5%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level