NPS Environmental Research Analyst

Environmental Research Analyst – Environmental Engineering and Compliance

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Security Clearance: Mission Technologies Global Security (GS) group may require clearance.

Support the Naval Postgraduate School Energy Academic Group (EAG) in Monterey, California in environmental engineering and compliance initiatives for energy, facilities, infrastructure, and research programs supporting DoD and federal mission objectives.

• Develop, administer, and implement environmental programs in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local governmental requirements.
• Monitor pollution prevention activities, environmental compliance programs, and auditing efforts to ensure adherence to environmental regulations and company policies.
• Conduct environmental studies and prepare environmental impact reports associated with new construction projects, facility modifications, operational processes, and permit changes.
• Review and analyze environmental documentation issued by regulatory agencies and determine impacts to organizational operations and mission execution.
• Develop and publish compliance strategies, guidance, and implementation requirements to ensure organizational readiness and regulatory alignment.
• Evaluate proposed environmental regulations and policies to assess financial, industrial, operational, public, and environmental impacts.
• Coordinate and interact directly with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to resolve environmental compliance issues and support permitting activities.
• Represent HII and supported organizations during government, industry, and regulatory rule‑making activities, meetings, and working groups.
• Support energy resilience, sustainability, infrastructure modernization, and environmental stewardship initiatives aligned with DoD priorities.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to engineering and environmental support personnel as required.
• Prepare technical reports, briefings, risk assessments, and executive‑level presentations supporting program leadership and customer engagements.

• 9+ years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field; 7+ years relevant experience with a Master’s; 4+ years relevant experience with a PhD or Juris Doctor; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13+ years relevant experience.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and participating in compliance inspections and audits.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze regulatory changes and implement compliance strategies across complex organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and executive briefing capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively within government, academic, and industry collaborative environments.
• Government security clearance preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification or relevant environmental certifications preferred.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Navy, federal research organizations, or higher education institutions.
• Familiarity with operational energy, installation energy, sustainability planning, and resilient infrastructure initiatives.
• Experience supporting military installations, laboratories, or R&D environments.
• Exposure to fumes and irritants normally encountered in industrial or shipboard environments.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans; employee assistance programs; financial planning tools; life insurance; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; early‑childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.