Compliance Analyst

Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Compliance Analyst

About Novilla RNG

Novilla RNG is a nationwide developer of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) projects at dairies across the continent. Our mission is providing a sustainable and beneficial path for North American agriculture to reduce their greenhouse gas footprint and create a reliable income stream. Our process digests cow manure, creating biogas that is purified into pipeline quality renewable natural gas that can be used in a variety of ways. The digestion of the manure mitigates the amount of greenhouse gases emitted from dairy lagoons. Novilla RNG is rapidly expanding with 5 projects in operation and two new construction projects in South Dakota with December 2026 COD goals.

General Summary

This position plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, protecting revenue streams, and supporting the long-term integrity of RNG projects. It offers significant exposure to clean energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and cross-functional operations, with opportunities to grow into senior compliance or regulatory leadership roles.

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Compliance Analyst to support regulatory compliance, data tracking, and reporting across multiple federal, state, and provincial clean fuel programs. This role is critical to ensuring accurate reporting, audit readiness, and full compliance with evolving RNG regulatory frameworks.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytically strong in Excel, comfortable working with large datasets, and motivated to develop deep expertise in complex regulatory programs. This position will work closely with internal operations, finance, and external regulators.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

- Prepare, review, and submit compliance reports to government agencies and registries (e.g., EPA, CARB, IRS, Environment Canada, state agencies)

- Maintain accurate compliance records for RNG production, environmental attributes, and credit programs

- Track regulatory deadlines, submission requirements, and documentation standards across multiple programs

- Support audits, verifications, and information requests from regulators and third-party verifiers

Data Management & Analysis

- Build, maintain, and audit Excel-based compliance trackers, mass-balance models, and production reconciliations

- Analyze production, CI data, and operational metrics to ensure consistency across reporting platforms

- Identify discrepancies, data gaps, and compliance risks and proactively resolve issues

- Ensure strong version control, documentation, and audit trails for all compliance files

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Work with operations, engineering, finance, and external consultants to gather and validate required data

- Translate regulatory requirements into clear internal processes and controls

- Assist in developing and improving internal compliance workflows and SOPs

Regulatory Program Development

- Learn new RNG-related regulatory programs in depth as they emerge

- Monitor regulatory updates and help assess operational or reporting impacts

- Support implementation of new compliance programs and reporting structures

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Accounting, Economics, Environmental Science, or a related field

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables, formulas; Power Query or VBA a plus)

• Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to manage complex, data-heavy processes

• Highly organized with excellent documentation and file-management skills

• Comfortable working with government agencies, auditors, and external stakeholders

• Ability to learn complex regulatory frameworks quickly and apply them accurately

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions

The RNG Compliance Analyst works in hybrid environment which includes days in the office and at home decided by management. The office environment has a moderate noise level.

Compensation and Benefits

- $75,000 – 85,000 USD, plus annual discretionary bonus.

- 120 hours of PTO and 40 hours of sick time during the first 12 months of employment (pro-rated based on start date). 160 hours of PTO and 40 hours of sick time annually after the first 12 months.

- 11 company-paid holidays annually.

- Company-paid medical and dental benefits for employees and their dependents. Vision benefits available at employee cost.

- 401(k) with up to 6% company match, fully vested immediately. Enrollment available after 90 days of employment.

- Numerous growth and advancement opportunities.