Remote CA Senior Manager, Material Characterization & Data

Circular Action Alliance; California (MO); Remote; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Circular Action Alliance seeks a California Material Characterization Senior Manager to lead statewide sampling, QA/QC, and vendor coordination, ensuring data meets regulatory and program needs. You will drive methodology, reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration across internal teams and external partners.

You will oversee audit centers, manage complex datasets, and align with SB 54 program requirements while supporting strategic planning and policy frameworks in a fully remote role within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Waste Management, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in material characterization, recycling, or related environmental data management fields.
• Proven track record of leading methodological development, QA/QC, and multi-site data initiatives.
• Experience aligning regulatory guidance, compliance requirements, or related environmental program standards preferred.
• Strong leadership experience in cross-functional programs involving operations, data, regulatory, and external stakeholder coordination.
• Experience negotiating contract terms, pricing, and conditions with vendors, customers, or partners.
• Experience managing relationships with suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
• Understanding of pricing models, cost structures, and payment terms in contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee California-specific protocols for material composition audits, inbound and outbound sampling at facilities and central audit centers, audit design, and consistent definitions of material categories as defined by California regulation and CAA National standards.
• Propose QA/QC processes to validate the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of all characterization data for implementation by the operational team.
• Monitor and report on methodological adherence and performance against CAA National program priorities and standards.
• Lead development of state-wide material sampling locations, operational structures, facility participation strategies, and vendor contract management.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external researchers, auditors, regulators, and CalRecycle to align study activity with CAA standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

QA/QC

Regulatory alignment

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Waste Management

Job description

Circular Action Alliance seeks a California Material Characterization Senior Manager to lead statewide sampling, QA/QC, and vendor coordination, ensuring data meets regulatory and program needs. You will drive methodology, reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration across internal teams and external partners.

You will oversee audit centers, manage complex datasets, and align with SB 54 program requirements while supporting strategic planning and policy frameworks in a fully remote role within