Sustainability Specialist: GHG Accounting & Analytics

Cisco•Austin, NC

About The Position

The Sustainability Specialist will support Cisco’s Net Zero Supply Chain program, which measures and reduces greenhouse gas emissions across Cisco’s supply chain. The role owns the supply-chain GHG calculation and related processes, working across teams to gather inputs, manage timelines, and interpret results. It combines climate, data, and supply-chain work, with opportunities to evolve methodologies as new product and supplier data are incorporated.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree with at least 2 years of related experience, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 2 years of experience with GHG accounting, sustainability reporting, or other accurate and controlled data processes, such as financial reporting, audit, or supply-chain analytics.
At least 2 years of experience managing cross-functional projects or recurring processes, including planning timelines, tracking deliverables, and coordinating multiple teams.
Experience analyzing large datasets in Excel or similar tools, including pivot tables and lookups.
Experience presenting data or analysis to leaders or non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional attention to detail and experience producing accurate, audit-ready work and implementing financial-style controls.
Hands-on experience with corporate GHG accounting, including Scope 3, the GHG Protocol, and CDP.
Familiarity with product carbon footprint methodologies.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or AI tools to automate data workflows.
Experience in a hardware, electronics, or manufacturing supply chain.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual supply-chain Scope 3 calculation from data preparation through controls and third-party assurance, ensuring deadlines are met and results are audit-ready.
Run supplier disclosure campaigns, such as CDP Supply Chain, including building supplier lists and tracking responses.
Analyze emissions data and communicate trends and hotspots.
Represent the supply chain in net-zero forecasting; partner with the Chief Sustainability Office to explain data, shape dashboard requirements, and inform modeling assumptions.
Plan and track prioritized decarbonization initiatives with internal teams and suppliers.
Prepare emissions data and content for internal reporting and external disclosures.
Use AI and automation to improve data quality and reduce manual effort.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Basic life insurance.
Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
Birthday day off, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and personal wellness days.
Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification.
Sick time off.
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
Optional paid volunteer days.
Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies.
Employees may be eligible for Cisco restricted stock unit grants.