Sr. Renewable Natural Gas Compliance Analyst

Waste Management (WM) seeks a Sr. Renewable Natural Gas Compliance Analyst to support our growing renewable energy portfolio. In this role, you will manage regulatory compliance for RNG projects, monitor federal and state environmental and energy regulations, and ensure accurate reporting for programs such as RFS and LCFS. You will analyze data from landfill and organic waste facilities, maintain documentation and audits, and partner with operations, legal, and sustainability teams. This position helps safeguard WM's licenses, credits, and certifications while advancing sustainable, low carbon energy solutions for communities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory compliance for Renewable Natural Gas projects across WM facilities
• Monitor and interpret federal and state environmental and energy regulations (e.g., RFS, LCFS)
• Prepare and submit accurate compliance, credit, and emissions reports
• Analyze operational and environmental data to validate RNG production and credit generation
• Maintain documentation, records, and internal controls to support audits and inspections
• Collaborate with legal, operations, and sustainability teams on compliance strategies
• Support responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and investigations
• Identify compliance risks and recommend process improvements
• Train stakeholders on RNG compliance requirements and reporting processes
• Support development of new RNG projects with compliance guidance

Required Skills

• Regulatory compliance (environmental/energy)
• Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) program knowledge
• EPA RFS and LCFS reporting
• Environmental data analysis
• Emissions and credit tracking systems
• Risk assessment and internal controls
• Regulatory research and interpretation
• Technical writing and documentation
• Audit preparation and support
• Excel and data management tools