Company: Laisar Management Group
Location: Silver Spring, MD (Remote opportunities available)
Job Type: Contract/Project-Based
Pay: $65 - $125 per hour (based on experience and project scope)

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking experienced Carbon Accounting & Scope 1-3 Emissions Specialists for project-based consulting engagements. This flexible opportunity allows you to lead cutting-edge carbon intelligence projects while building your consulting practice through association with our brand and thought leadership initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years demonstrable experience in carbon accounting, GHG inventories, or environmental consulting
• Expert-level proficiency with GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, Scope 2 Guidance, and Scope 3 Value Chain Standards
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, or quantitative field
• Strong project management and organizational skills to meet reporting deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Advanced analytical skills with ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative ESG data
• Executive communication skills with ability to present complex ESG concepts to C-suite and board-level audiences
• Collaborative approach with commitment to sustainability values and ethical practices
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder assessments and tight deadline delivery

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional certifications: EP(GHG), ISO 14064 Lead Verifier, or equivalent carbon management credentials
• Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner or ESG Data Specialist Certificate
• Regulatory expertise including CSRD, TCFD, SEC Climate Disclosures, and emerging ESG legislation
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) expertise for product-level environmental impact evaluation
• Industry knowledge in energy, technology, manufacturing, or financial services sectors
• Stakeholder engagement expertise across internal teams, external partners, and third-party verifiers
• Change management experience supporting organizational sustainability transformations
• Biodiversity management and ecosystem impact assessment capabilities

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please submit:
1. Resume highlighting relevant carbon accounting, GHG inventory, and environmental consulting experience
2. Cover letter specifying your expertise in carbon accounting methodologies and climate strategy
3. 2-3 portfolio examples (GHG inventory reports, carbon footprint assessments, SBTi roadmaps, or climate strategy documents)
4. Professional certifications and continuing education credentials
5. Contact information for 2-3 professional references from recent carbon accounting or climate consulting projects

• Lead comprehensive greenhouse gas inventories across all emission scopes using GHG Protocol standards and advanced carbon accounting methodologies
• Develop complex Scope 3 emissions tracking strategies including supply chain analysis, value chain assessments, and upstream/downstream emissions quantification
• Design and implement Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) aligned carbon reduction roadmaps and net-zero transition pathways
• Execute carbon footprint assessments with emphasis on data collection, emission factor development, and calculation methodology deployment
• Conduct materiality assessments to identify and prioritize carbon-related risks and opportunities
• Coordinate with third-party verifiers and assurance providers for GHG inventory validation
• Support regulatory compliance including CSRD, TCFD, and SEC Climate Disclosures
• Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on carbon management and climate strategy
• Contribute to thought leadership content and client-facing materials (optional)