Job Overview
A leading trade association seeks a Manager, Environmental Science to advance its environmental science work in the regulatory, safety, and health space. Reporting to the Director, Environmental Health and Safety, this role focuses on the environmental fate, transport, and exposure of cleaning product ingredients, with an emphasis on aquatic systems and water flow modeling. This technical, research-oriented role leads environmental modeling and data-driven initiatives that support regulatory strategy, member guidance, and long-term environmental priorities. The position strengthens the organization’s science-based credibility through high-quality analysis, tools, and interpretation.

What You’ll Do

• Manage environmental science initiatives related to the safety and regulatory profile of cleaning product ingredients

• Lead environmental modeling efforts, including water flow and exposure modeling in aquatic systems using tools such as iSTREEM

• Develop, refine, and apply environmental models and datasets to evaluate environmental exposure and risk

• Track emerging environmental science and regulatory developments, including EPA activity

• Analyze and synthesize scientific literature and environmental data to inform regulatory strategy and member guidance

• Manage consultants, contractors, and research partners, including timelines, deliverables, and budgets

• Support member-facing committees, task forces, and work groups on environmental science topics

• Represent environmental science initiatives at scientific and technical meetings and conferences

• Partner with Sustainability, Government Affairs, and Communications teams to align science with policy and messaging

• Maintain and enhance scientific tools, platforms, and databases

• Manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail and execution

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline required; master’s degree preferred

• 1–3 years of experience in environmental science, exposure modeling, risk assessment, or related applied work

• Experience working with regulatory frameworks and agencies, including familiarity with EPA processes

• Understanding of environmental fate and transport, with experience in aquatic systems and water flow modeling preferred

• Experience with environmental modeling tools (e.g., iSTREEM), scientific databases, or complex datasets

• Experience managing consultants, contractors, or research partners

• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using technical and scientific tools

• Coding/modeling backend experience a plus

Compensation & Additional Details

• Salary range: $65,000 – $80,000, plus bonus

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days per week in the office (Washington, DC based)

• Flexibility for occasional domestic and international travel