Sustainability Analytics Specialist (Waste)

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As an Analytics Specialist on our Sustainability Analytics team, you'll play a vital role in powering data-driven sustainability performance improvements for JLL's global clients. This role sits at the intersection of environmental stewardship and operational excellence, where you'll manage utility, waste, and sustainability data that enables organizations to measure, track, and enhance their environmental impact.

You'll collaborate with a global team that delivers analytics and reporting across diverse client portfolios and service lines. Your primary focus will be ensuring accurate, timely processing of utility invoices, waste data, and related sustainability metrics while maintaining rigorous quality standards within agreed Service Level Agreements.

We're committed to building diverse teams where everyone is empowered to thrive. In this role, you'll have opportunities to develop technical expertise in data management, analytics tools, and sustainability reporting—with clear pathways for growth and skill development. Beyond data processing, you'll analyze trends across energy, waste, water, and other environmental metrics, resolve queries, investigate issues, and support critical functions like budget forecasting and utility audits.

What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration and inclusion. You'll work with colleagues locally and globally, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to drive actionable insights that advance our clients' sustainability journeys.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Enter utility invoices and waste data accurately and on time within established Service Level Agreements, following documented processes
• Process and validate waste metrics including tonnage, diversion rates, recycling data, and vendor invoices across client portfolios
• Manage general mailboxes with daily email processing, documentation tracking, and identification of data gaps
• Prepare and distribute system-driven reports to business lines at regular intervals
• Analyze utility and waste reporting outputs to identify trends, anomalies, cost-saving opportunities, and waste reduction strategies that drive sustainability insights for clients
• Resolve data queries and issues promptly, tracking progress and supporting investigations
• Conduct utility audits of site details, meter information, and account data, coordinating corrections with processing teams
• Support waste program audits including hauler verification, contamination tracking, and waste stream validation
• Review utility payments against thresholds, processing exceptions and escalating when appropriate
• Manage Purchase Order setup, invoice approvals, and Letter of Authorization requests
• Support budget forecasting through data management and coordination with forecasting timelines
• Track waste management costs and support waste reduction initiatives through data-driven recommendations

Required qualifications:

• College degree in Environmental Science, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics or related field
• 1-3 years of relevant experience (corporate, service provider, consulting, or comparable roles)
• Experience working with waste and recycling data, including tracking waste streams, diversion rates, or sustainability metrics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with Excel skills for data analysis
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent communication abilities with collaborative, client-focused approach
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing priorities
• Experience working with datasets and maintaining data quality
• Reliable work ethic with focus on quality and meeting deadlines

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with Business Intelligence platforms (Power BI) or analytics visualization tools
• Background in Environmental Science, finance, accounting, utility data management, or waste management operations
• Knowledge of sustainability metrics, environmental reporting, waste management best practices, circular economy principles, or energy management
• Understanding of waste hauler operations, waste auditing methodologies, or zero waste programs
• Experience with budget forecasting or financial data management
• Understanding of Service Level Agreements and performance tracking

Location:

On-site –Belen, CRI

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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