Solution Development Consultant- Climate Solutions (GHG Emissions Accounting)

Workiva Inc. is seeking a Solution Development Consultant for Climate Solutions in Ames, IA. This role involves developing innovative solutions on the Workiva platform for carbon emissions accounting, collaborating with various teams, and contributing to product development. Key responsibilities include designing solution architectures, creating documentation and training materials, and participating in pre-sales engagements. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in carbon emissions accounting and familiarity with technology platforms.
Summary The Solution Development Consultant is a key member of Workiva's Growth Solution team. This team creates innovative solutions on the Workiva platform, driving commercial growth and customer satisfaction. It focuses on exploring new markets, designing and refining solutions, and establishing best practices for new and emerging use cases on the Workiva platform. As a Solution Development Consultant, you will play a critical role in shaping solutions on the Workiva platform, particularly in the field of carbon emissions accounting & reporting technology. You’ll work cross-functionally with various teams to strategically build solutions, gather feedback, and use insights to guide ongoing solution development. While this role does involve collaboration with external delivery partners and clients, its primary focus is on solution development and enabling strategic implementation methodology. What You'll Do Solution Development & Innovation Organize, design, and iterate on solution architectures for decarbonization, climate, and sustainability outcomes using the Workiva platform Develop a deep understanding of Workiva’s products to align platform capabilities with diverse client needs and evolving regulatory standards Product Development Support Collaborate with Workiva’s product development team, providing strategic feedback from client engagements and field tests Draft requirements based on client and partner insights to enhance platform functionality, particularly for carbon accounting and reporting needs Documentation & Training Create and maintain documentation and training materials that ensure internal teams, external partners, and clients can implement carbon accounting solutions effectively. Provide clear, consistent training resources to support a high-quality client experience. Pre-Sales Engagement Participate in pre-sales discussions to test solution designs and gather feedback from potential clients, setting accurate expectations for functionality and strategic implementation Continuous Learning & Knowledge Building Stay informed on carbon accounting standards, trends, and technologies through independent study and company-provided training Maintain and expand knowledge of the Workiva platform’s applications in carbon accounting, contributing to informed and effective solutions for clients What You’ll Need Minimum Qualifications 3+ years of experience with carbon emissions accounting and techniques (Greenhouse Gas Protocol), in a subject matter expert or technology implementation role for client-facing engagements Undergraduate degree or equivalent career experience Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with complex software platforms, SaaS, cloud technologies, or data architectures Experience in advisory, reporting, and/or technical implementation services for broader sustainability management topics (e.g. CSRD, SBTi) Experience working with external implementation partners. Enhanced technology knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Familiarity with SQL, JSON, REST, or Python is a plus Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong presentation skills – ability to communicate topics clearly and succinctly to various audiences, both internally and externally. Self-motivated, with a strong propensity for action, results, and continuous improvement Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change in business processes Travel Requirements and Working Conditions 25% Travel for customer and internal meetings Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office How You’ll Be Rewarded ✅ Salary range in the US: $111,000.00 - $178,000.00 ✅ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually ✅ Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire ✅ 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors. Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply. Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. 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