Consultant II

Location: Boulder, CO preferred;
Remote (US and Canada) considered
Position: Full-time
Salary: $90,000 – $105,000 USD and option for equity

• Responsible for software implementations and ensuring customer business objectives are met
• Serves as a subject matter expert with respect to best practice implementation strategies and is the client’s first point of contact for expertise related to the Optera software platform
• Serves as a subject matter expert and guides clients through GHG emission reduction programs and various sustainability frameworks (CDP, GRI, SASB, TCFD, etc.)
• Has a strong understanding of project management concepts and adheres to project scope, deadline and schedules
• Assists in the development of customer training material and may provide training
• Consistently delivers high-quality services to our customers following our standard implementation methodology
• Assists in the management of customer expectations and resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely manner

• Desire to build and maintain a world-class, supportive, fun and productive work environment
• Good interpersonal skills, maturity, credibility, confidence, and integrity
• Dedication to supporting an environment that is safe and welcoming to all
• Enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced environment and seeks out new challenges
• Demonstrated ability to find ways to add value outside of your defined role
• Humility and sense of humor
• High personal standards and commitment to delivering high quality work products

• Understanding of carbon emissions accounting practices and methodologies
• Experience developing and verifying corporate GHG emissions inventories
• Ability to think analytically, be detail oriented, problem-solve, and work independently
• Proven ability to adhere to project scope, deadlines and schedules
• Experience creating data visualizations and presenting data
• Interest in working with software (no coding required)

• Professional experience in a consulting role working with external clients
• Experience in one or more data tools beyond Excel, e.g. R, Tableau, Power BI
• Experience advising external parties on Science-based target methodologies and process
• Experience with environmental impact accounting beyond emissions, e.g. product life cycle analysis, water, foot printing

Optera is committed to creating a diverse environment that is safe and welcoming to all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We take this very seriously and expect that you do too.

• Unrestricted PTO and flexible work schedule
• Recharge Fridays:
  Every other Friday off
• Health insurance including dental and vision
• Short and Long term Disability Insurance
• 16 weeks maternity/paternity leave (12 weeks paid)
• Wellness budget
• Monthly wifi stipend
• Budget for home/office workstation
• 401k with 4% company match and ESG investment options