Certification Analyst, Low Carbon Fuels
Mangrove Systems
IT
USD 120k-145k / year
Posted on Jan 28, 2026
Certification Analyst, Low Carbon Fuels
Function
Customer Delivery
Location
Remote - North America
Salary Range
$120,000 - $145,000
Travel %
10%
About Us
We are on a mission to accelerate the deployment of climate solutions by precisely quantifying decarbonization. We do this by developing the fabric that connects technology, policy and markets to every project developer.
Our Values
We are Tenacious
We are relentlessly focused on solving important problems for our customers that will help their carbon projects be more successful in improving the health of our climate.
We are Precise
Trust is paramount. At Mangrove we operate with surgical precision because we know that the success of our customers' carbon projects relies on their unwavering trust in our data and our platform’s meticulous ability to track CO2 and its respective emissions.
We are Thoughtful
We believe that the right solution requires a deep understanding of our customers’ needs and challenges. This understanding is manifested in every design and every solution that we build.
About the Role
As a Certification Analyst – Low Carbon Fuels, you will own end-to-end delivery of fuel certification engagements across major North American and international programs.
You will work directly with fuel producers, auditors, regulators, and program administrators to ensure projects achieve on-time, audit-ready certification under complex regulatory regimes. This role blends technical depth (LCA, CI modeling), program management, and external stakeholder management.
Responsibilities
Lead certification engagements for renewable and low-carbon fuel programs, including:
CA-LCFS, CFR, RFS, ISCC, EU RED, RSB, CleanCounts and similar programs
Own preparation and review of all certification deliverables, including:
CI models, LCAs, fuel pathway documentation, verification packages
Perform and QA life cycle assessment (LCA) and carbon intensity (CI) calculations across fuel pathways such as:
Renewable natural gas (RNG)
Biofuels (ethanol, biodiesel, SAF)
Drive project plans, timelines, and internal checklists to ensure audit-defensible, on-time delivery
Advise customers on best practices related to data collection and traceability, lab testing and sampling, ongoing compliance and recertification
Maintain deep, current knowledge of fuel program rules and methodology updates and translate them into clear, actionable guidance
Partner with Product to automate and systematize certification workflows, improving throughput, quality, and margins in the fuels certification line
Qualifications & Experience
Successful candidates are likely to have the following qualifications and experiences; we strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the items below.
3–5 years of client-facing experience in top-tier consulting, or other professional services, with demonstrated excellence in delivery and stakeholder management
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience
Experience in carbon removal or low carbon fuels, with hands-on exposure to renewable fuel programs (or the ability to develop deep understanding quickly)
Practical experience conducting or reviewing LCAs and CI calculations for fuel pathways
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder certification processes
Nice to have:
Direct experience with certification bodies or regulators (e.g., CARB, EPA, ISCC auditors)
Formal LCA training or certification
Prior experience assembling or reviewing verification packages
Skills & Traits We Value
Customer obsessed: passionately committed to understanding and fulfilling customer needs, you prioritize customer satisfaction in every aspect of the certification process
Highly detail-oriented: you sweat the small stuff, you’ve managed complex programs before, and you know the hurdles to jump through for a successful delivery
Insatiably curious: you are naturally motivated to go deep to learn how specific technologies generate climate impact, how credits are traded on markets
Adaptable and resilient: scope changes, timelines adjust, challenges emerge — you’re skilled at finding elegant solutions to complex problems
Exceptionally perceptive: strong engagement skills and presence, with an ability to establish relationships with key decision makers and build credibility at all levels
Adept at leveraging AI and automation: you think creatively about how to expand your capacity using automation, smart workflows, and AI tools—freeing up time and energy for high-impact work
Bias towards action: you are a barrel. You get things done and can make decisions while understanding tradeoffs
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. We’re growing and are excited to have teammates to join us who are the best at what they do. We’re passionate about building a diverse team that will make a meaningful impact on the planet. To apply, please email careers@mangrovesystems.com with a brief introduction about why you want to work at Mangrove and your resume.