Company Overview
SCS Consulting offers a range of solutions aimed to help corporations track, manage and improve the sustainability performance of facilities, supply chains, and products. We establish robust metrics through environmental impact analyses and carbon footprints, set ambitious goals and sustainability strategies, and report out progress to stakeholders and investors. Our team brings more than three decades of experience in sustainability and an unwavering commitment to scientific rigor, credibility, and transparency. SCS Consulting Services works to help implement transformative sustainability solutions that drive meaningful change within organizations.

Job Overview
SCS is seeking a Director, Climate Solutions with strong experience in GHG accounting, climate and nature-related disclosure and reporting protocols, and broader sustainability strategy. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical aptitude coupled with the ability to support client development and proposal processes through effective verbal and written communication across internal teams and external client engagements. The Director must have a history of effective industry engagement and collaborative project design and execution. This position is virtual with the opportunity for a dynamic hybrid work environment in the Bay Area or other select locations throughout the United States.

Submission of a cover letter summarizing relevant project experience and/or work examples is strongly encouraged.

Relevant Standards/Schemes

• All Climate
• All SCS Consulting Services

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Leadership and Delivery

• Lead complex Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG inventories across a range of organizations and sectors
• Develop and apply GHG accounting approaches across different value chains, including supply chain and land intensive sectors such as food and agriculture
• Guide team and client understanding of relevant methodologies and protocols, including the IFRS S2, GHG Protocol (Land Sector and Removals Standard), and SBTi guidance (FLAG)
• Review and assure the technical quality of GHG inventories, supporting integration of these datasets into larger sustainability and ESG reporting efforts
• Translate technical outputs into clear, decision-relevant insights for clients
• Leverage exceptional project management skills to plan, execute, and create industry-leading deliverables within project scopes and budgets

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor project teams with a hands-on, engaged leadership style
• Provide technical oversight, coaching, and escalation support on complex or novel issues
• Set performance goals using clear targets to use as a basis for performance evaluation; carry out one-on-one check-ins with direct reports on a regular cadence

Industry Engagement

• Act as an industry engagement specialist, representing the organization in sector forums, working groups, and external events
• Contribute to thought leadership grounded in practical delivery experience and evolving best practice

Client and Proposal Support

• Support scoping, proposal development, and client discussions for technically complex sustainability and GHG accounting work
• Contribute to the development of new or expanded services based on delivery insight and sector needs
• Participate in strategic business development and sales initiatives working closely with the Consulting Services leadership team

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant disciplines, such as Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or related field or
• 10+ years of professional work experience in the sustainability industry and
• 6+ years of experience in GHG accounting and sustainability, gained in consulting and/or in-house roles and
• 4+ years of experience working in a consultancy environment, including tracking time and delivering billable work that generates revenue in one or more service areas
• Strong experience delivering corporate GHG inventories across multiple sectors
• Solid working knowledge of relevant standards and frameworks, including GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, IFRS S2, SBTi (including FLAG, where applicable), and TNFD
• Experience reviewing GHG inventories for technical rigor and alignment with best practice
• Comfortable engaging with clients and contributing to proposals based on technical expertise
• Complete fluency in English and work experience that involves professional written communication
• Proficient with business software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and database management
• Initiative, good judgment, and ability to work independently under pressure in a changing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or PhD in a relevant discipline
• Experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and/or Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs)
• Familiarity with carbon accounting and sustainability data platforms
• Experience working with auditors or assurance providers
• Exposure to broader sustainability or ESG reporting (e.g., CDP, GRI, SASB)
• Business proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Additional duties outside of normal responsibilities may be required from time to time as assigned.

Working Remotely
SCS is recruiting all open roles to be remote; allowing our employees the ability to work flexibly and allowing SCS as a company to diversify the experience and perspectives of our growing workforce. This is a home-office based role and may include travel with local, domestic, and/or international trips. Details will be clarified during the recruitment process.

Estimated Annual Salary
$95,500 - $150,000

EEOC Statement
SCS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.