Technical Lead – Sustainability Data & Analytics

Schellman

United States

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Schellman, a leading cybersecurity-focused attestation firm, seeks Technical Leads to blend sustainability expertise with data engineering. You will work hands-on in client data lakes and systems, delivering sustainability data infrastructure, ETL processes, and analytics while aligning with audit standards.

You will guide projects, supervise associates, and contribute to thought leadership while expanding Schellman's sustainability assurance practice.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
3–5+ years of professional services experience in controls auditing, assessment, or compliance with a focus on non-financial reporting and sustainability.
Demonstrated proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (Python, SQL, etc.).
Solid understanding of data engineering concepts, including data modeling, ETL processes, and data quality assessment.
Experience evaluating information technology systems, data processes, and controls.
Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks (SASB, IIRC, TCFD, GRI) and how they translate to technical and system requirements.

Responsibilities

Work directly in client data lakes and systems environments using AI tools (Claude, etc.), Python, and SQL to build sustainability data infrastructure, automation, and analytics.
Design and build data intake forms, data models, and ETL processes that enable accurate sustainability measurement and assurance processes.
Combine qualitative subject matter expertise with your technical skillset to determine what to build and how.
Conduct data discovery, analysis, and quality assessment to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and optimization opportunities in client sustainability data systems.
Build sustainability assurance analytics and automation—including variance analysis, emissions calculations, data reconciliation, spend‑to‑emissions mapping, and anomaly detection.
Evaluate client systems for data integration, automation, and optimization; recommend technical improvements to enhance sustainability data reliability and controls.
Develop sustainability‑specific testing procedures and controls documentation that translate sustainability reporting requirements into technical implementations.
Act as a technical expert for non‑technical client teams, explaining data architecture, system integration, and data governance concepts in accessible terms.
Execute assigned testing procedures, perform detailed analysis of sustainability data and systems, and document findings per professional audit standards.
Establish high‑quality relationships and rapport with client personnel—both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Complete assigned duties in a timely manner with strong attention to detail and audit integrity.
Develop an expert knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks (SASB, IIRC, TCFD, GRI) and professional standards relevant to sustainability assurance.
Contributing to Schellman's thought leadership through articles, webinars, and public speaking on sustainability data, technology, and assurance practices.
Adhering to professional and regulatory standards relevant to sustainability assurance and audit practices.
Promoting Schellman's company culture and exemplifying Schellman's values.
Complying with Schellman's code of ethics and professional conduct, methodologies, policies, and procedures.
Training and acclimating project team members to Schellman's methodologies and best practices.