Burnham RNG (http://www.burnhamrng.com) is a wastewater to RNG provider that helps businesses and municipalities profitably reduce treatment & disposal costs, improve environmental outcomes and re-use energy, water, and nutrients. The company is focused on efforts to turn waste into valuable resources. Burnham manages and reuses organic waste and wastewater by transforming it into renewable natural gas, clean water, and high-value soil additives that enhance sustainability and profitability.

The company builds/acquires, owns, and operates renewable natural gas (RNG) producing facilities with the mission to build tomorrow’s resource recovery infrastructure today. By marketing and selling RNG and capturing associated tax benefits, the company can significantly reduce the cost of wastewater treatment and disposal for communities while improving environmental outcomes.

To accomplish our mission, we are looking to build and grow a cohesive team in an execution-oriented culture. We have created the following cultural markers and strive to hire like-minded people to help fuel our growth.

We are HUMBLE… we take pride in the quality of our work but recognize it can always be improved with the input of others.
We are DISCIPLINED… we strive for systemic, disciplined, consistent execution in everything we do.
We are ANALYTICAL… we need team members who come to conclusions using logic, data and math.
We are ENTHUSIASTIC… we care deeply about the outcomes of our work.
We are PROBLEM SOLVERS… we don’t have all the answers. We need team members to take the initiative to figure it out.
We are FUN… we love what we do and love coming to work each day

Burnham is seeking a high-performing, professional to join our team as Business Operations Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to report directly to the CEO, supporting and shaping critical business functions across IT, HR, and Marketing. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, driven to perform and help a business scale, highly organized, and excited to roll up their sleeves in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.

This role is based out of our downtown Arlington, VA office and includes ~20% travel for external events and internal meetings and visits to other company locations.

In this position, you will…

Support the CEO, executive leadership team and outside subject matter experts across three critical functions: Information Technology, Human Resources and Marketing. For each function, you will (a) work with the CEO to develop a vision, principles and guidelines to manage the work (b) work with outside consultants to implement the work and (c) lead internal coordination and communication on strategy and implementation

Information Technology (IT):

Work with the CEO and internal and external stakeholders to define and implement an IT strategy, including software integration and adoption of AI tools to improve efficiency.
Working with Procurement, select and contract with external consultants and software providers; set and manage associated budgets.
Serve as an internal project manager to roll out new initiatives, drive cross-functional systems integration and digital improvements.

Human Resources (HR):

Coordinate all CEO-led internal communications, including weekly meetings, quarterly town halls, annual all-hands meetings, and other team-building events.
Collaborate with HR consultants and leadership to develop onboarding programs and a scalable HR strategy.
Help shape Burnham’s talent brand and support our continued recognition as one of Washington’s Best Places to Work.

Marketing & Brand:

Manage relationships with external marketing consultants and agencies.
Oversee updates to Burnham’s website, LinkedIn presence, and other brand assets.
Partner with Corporate Development and Origination teams to plan and support conference attendance, including promotional materials and branded swag.

In this position, you will gain…

Experience working directly with the CEO and leadership team of a fast-growing company
Agency and accountability disproportionate with past experience & proportionate with ability to demonstrate results
Ability to think strategically about solving hard business problems and then put solutions into action

This position is well-suited for you if you:

Can translate broad vision and strategy into actionable plans and then execute the work
Are a self-starter: can work independently without a lot of direction but are able to communicate and seek buy-in and direction at appropriate times
Love thinking about building a business; read business books and listen to podcasts like Founders and Acquired; Pirates of Silicon Valley may be your favorite movie
Obsess over how AI can make individuals and companies more productive
Prefer to pick up a phone or walk over to talk to someone instead of typing
Are not afraid to lead but have enough EQ to know when to lead, when to follow, and when to stay out of the way
Are detailed oriented to a fault; sending out crappy work product embarrasses you
Always seek to improve and appreciate constructive feedback long as it is paired with high praise and other rewards when you knock it out of the park
Understand that good luck is a consequence of hard work and sustained effort
Read the Burnham Values on our website and they resonate with you

In this position, you will need to have…

Minimum 3 years (5+ years preferred) full-time experience in a results-oriented environment
MBA Preferred; proven track record of exceptional academic performance or other clear ability to demonstrate intellectual aptitude and ability to complete high-quality work product
Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects
Clear, demonstrated interest in building businesses and have considered challenges a fast-growing business face and can propose potential solutions
Demonstrated interest in AI; uses AI in your daily work and curious about the path to increase usage over the next five years
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable collaborating and communicating with people at varying levels, junior to executive, both internally and externally
Highly functional with PowerPoint and Excel
Highly detail oriented, organized and task-oriented

Interested applicants should email a one-pager on why we should pick you to bizops@burnhamrng.com.

Burnham is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Burnham does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Burnham complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.

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