Regulatory Compliance Analyst

The Regulatory Compliance Analyst will be part of the National Program Operations Team and report to the Director of EPR Regulatory Compliance. This position will provide regulatory and technical guidance on the development and implementation of extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The Analyst will play a key role in developing policies and proposals, preparing producer guidance, and maintaining reporting category definitions for covered materials under CAA’s approved program plan in each state where it is the approved PRO. 

This role will provide regulatory compliance support to teams working across the organization, including Producer Services, Data and Analytics, and Materials Management. The Analyst will also conduct regulatory analysis and support national harmonization initiatives to minimize administrative burdens on reporting producers. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct regulatory analyses of covered materials, including product exemptions, exclusions, and alternative compliance pathways.
• Help track regulatory changes and contribute to reporting compliance.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of material reporting categories, including definitions, examples and reporting guidance across states.
• Analyze state-specific reporting categories and ensure alignment with the national reporting framework.
• Support the development of reporting categories and guidance for new states where CAA becomes the approved PRO.
• Support and maintain producer guidance materials and interpretive memorandums related to covered materials.
• Assist in developing tools for producer compliance reviews:
  • Conduct producer reporting reviews to ensure reporting accuracy.
  • Develop tools to assess product exemptions and compliance risks.
  • Identify under- or over-reporting trends in producer submissions.
• Provide recommendations to internal teams on best practices for end-of-life material management and recycling design.
• Participate in industry forums and regulatory discussions to enhance understanding of sustainable packaging design and materials management.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including:
  • Producer Services: Provide guidance on material reporting and regulatory interpretations.
• Materials Services: Support material definition development and compositional analysis.
• Data and Analytics: Contribute to the fee-setting process and eco-modulation criteria development.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies 

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with different teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with data management tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks. 

Qualifications 

• Required Bachelor’s degree (ideally in public policy, sustainability, environmental science, materials science, or a related discipline).
• Required at least 2+ years of regulatory compliance, government relations, policy analysis, or operational experience in EPR program implementation or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of the packaging regulatory landscape, including labeling, transportation, and trade regulations.
• Experience with statutory and regulatory interpretation and compliance analysis.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to summarize and communicate findings effectively.

Compensation & Other Information 

• Location: Initially Fully Remote with potential for in-person
• Compensation: Competitive based on experience and skills, in accordance with applicable law. 
• Reports To: Director of EPR Regulatory Compliance

Circular Action Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.