Senior Research Analyst – Environmental and Civil Programs

Aleut Federal

Senior Research & Title Analyst conducting environmental research and analysis for EPA programs. Collaborating with federal agencies to ensure compliance and provide actionable reports.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct in‑depth research on environmental conditions, contamination history, regulatory requirements, and site-specific data to support EPA programs.
Examine deeds, plats, easements, rights‑of‑way, liens, and historical ownership to determine land status and encumbrances.
Locate, review, and analyze civil documentation including deeds, court filings, liens, permits, zoning records, and municipal archives.
Analyze federal, state, and local regulations related to land use, environmental compliance, and civil documentation.
Research historical land use, ownership, industrial activity, and environmental conditions using public and archival sources.
Provide research that supports CERCLA, RCRA, Brownfields, and other EPA programs.
Integrate findings from environmental datasets, GIS layers, legal documents, and historical archives into clear, actionable reports.
Prepare technical memoranda, title abstracts, environmental summaries, and regulatory assessments for EPA and other federal clients.
Collaborate with federal agencies, legal teams, environmental scientists, and project managers.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal standards and Aleut Federal protocols.
Maintain organized research files, digital records, and metadata for long‑term program use.
Prepare civil research summaries, regulatory briefs, and supporting documentation for EPA project teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Legal Studies, Public Policy, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in title research, environmental research, regulatory analysis, or similar fields.
Strong understanding of EPA programs, environmental statutes (CERCLA, RCRA, NEPA), and land‑use regulations.
Proficiency with GIS platforms, public land records systems, and federal research databases.
Ability to interpret complex legal descriptions, survey documents, and environmental datasets.
Excellent written communication skills for producing technical reports.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental/Vision insurance
Paid Time Off
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life insurance
401k and match

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Hard Skills & Tools

title researchenvironmental researchregulatory analysisEPA programsenvironmental statutesland-use regulationsinterpret complex legal descriptionsanalyze environmental datasetsprepare technical reports

Soft Skills

collaborationattention to detailorganizational skillswritten communication