Corporate Sustainability Manager

didlakecareers; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and family

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Paid time off and holidays

Employee Development Program (EDP)

EAP for support

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Didlake, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Sustainability Manager to lead environmental, quality, and compliance initiatives across multiple contracts in Virginia. You will coordinate data reporting, training, and policy development to meet EPA guidelines and client requirements.

The role requires 3+ years in environmental management, experience with federal contracts, and strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to drive continuous improvement across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum three (3) years of environmental or sustainability management experience.
• Experience overseeing federal government contracts strongly preferred.
• Experience supervising managers and multi-site operations encouraged.
• Ability to obtain and maintain site-specific security clearances; travel as needed.
• Strong communication, data analysis, and contractual reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability, quality assurance, compliance, and reporting programs across contracts.
• Manage audits, data collection, trend analysis, and reporting to customers and agencies.
• Develop training, policies, and procedures to support quality and sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure contract performance.
• Supervise Environmental Energy Managers and coordinate HR actions as needed.

Skills

Sustainability leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Equivalent education & experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization. At Didlake, creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities is our mission. Since 1965, Didlake has served thousands of people with significant disabilities by providing training, job placement, employment opportunities, and day support services. We provide rewarding and purposeful work.

Why This Role Matters

The Corporate Sustainability Manager leads organizational effort to create and implement sustainable policies, procedures, and plans to address the environmental concerns relating to their operations. They coordinate sustainable initiatives for best practices, in compliance with EPA guidelines, meeting individual contract requirements, and maintaining CIMS-GB certifications. This position supervises the Environmental (Energy) Managers as assigned and supports and monitors the sustainable objectives and administrative reporting as required to meet contractual obligations.

What You Will Do

Contract Operations Leadership

• Partner with operational leadership to develop, implement, and maintain sustainability, quality assurance, compliance, and reporting programs across multiple contracts.
• Manage web-based audit systems, data collection, trend analysis, and required reporting to customers, federal agencies, certification organizations, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver training, guidance, policies, and procedures that support quality improvement, sustainability initiatives, contractual compliance, and professional development.
• Collaborate with customers, government representatives, vendors, and other stakeholders to support operational excellence and contract performance.
• Provide leadership by fostering teamwork, accountability, strong business ethics, professional conduct, Human Rights awareness, and continuous learning.

Multi-Site Operational Oversight

• Lead sustainability and product review initiatives to ensure purchasing, environmental, quality, health and safety, and contractual requirements are met.
• Track, monitor, analyze, and report contract performance trends to support continuous improvement and sustainable operations.
• Support the implementation of organizational standards, certifications, and industry best practices across assigned contracts and regions.
• Coordinate audits, inspections, certifications, and special projects while providing operational support related to sustainability, reporting requirements, and training efforts.

Financial & Strategic Accountability

• Support equipment, consumable, and operational purchasing decisions to align with sustainability specifications, contractual requirements, and organizational goals.
• Monitor expenses, payroll, reimbursements, and training activities for assigned staff and programs.

People Leadership & Organizational Development

• Directly supervise Environmental Energy Managers and provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on employee relations, hiring, disciplinary actions, and workforce planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, inclusion, Human Rights compliance, and upward mobility for employees with disabilities.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government customers, regulatory partners, contractors, and vendors.
• Represent Didlake in external meetings, operational reviews, audits, certifications, and other contract-related activities.
• Respond to customer inquiries, complaints, and audit findings in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate special projects and transition planning as required by contract.

What You Bring

You bring experience in sustainability, quality assurance, compliance, or operations management, along with the ability to analyze data, lead initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across multiple contracts. You are a collaborative leader with strong communication skills, a commitment to excellence, and experience managing teams, stakeholders, and organizational priorities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum three (3) years of environmental management experience required.
• Experience overseeing federal government contracts strongly preferred.
• Experience managing multi-site operations and/or supervising managers required.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to obtain and maintain various site-specific security clearances and travel as needed.
• Preference for experience in Environmental and/or Administrative Operations.
• Ability to present a positive and professional image to the public, coworkers, and Didlake clients.
• Must possess strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills, including the ability to read and analyze financial reports and legal documents and resolve customer complaints.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, define problems, establish facts, and collect data.
• Ability to interact, train, and resolve personnel issues.
• Ability to interact effectively and supportively with people with disabilities.

Why Join Didlake

• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a real impact in the lives of people with disabilities.
• Work in a supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunities for growth and skill development.
• Meaningful, purposeful work that makes a difference every day.

Benefits

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work and personal support
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and sick leave that begins accruing upon hire
• Employee Development Program (EDP)
• Paid holidays
• Direct deposit

Compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and internal equity.