Data Analyst

Essential Responsibilities:

Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting:

• Collect, clean, and analyze data from various internal and external sources to provide actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to support decision-making and performance tracking.
• Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities to enhance organizational efficiency and program effectiveness.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security in alignment with organizational policies and compliance standards.

Performance Measurement and Program Support:

• Build solutions to automate key performance indicator (KPI) tracking and reporting to evaluate program success and impact.
• Collaborate with teams to develop process improvement strategies and data-driven outcome measurement frameworks.
• Provide data-driven support for grant applications, donor reports, and strategic initiatives.

Data Governance and Management:

• Oversee master data management, including data creation, updates, and decommissioning.
• Establish data validation processes to ensure consistency and reliability.
• Manage user roles and permissions to maintain data security.

Technical Expertise and System Optimization:

• Build, support and enhance Ascentria’s data warehouse by identifying and refining reporting requirements.
• Evaluate, test, and implement new data tools and system upgrades to improve analytics capabilities.
• Troubleshoot database and reporting issues, ensuring continuous system optimization.

Data-Driven Culture:

• Train end-users on new reports, dashboards, and data visualization tools.
• Stay current with data analytics tools and best practices to enhance analysis capabilities.
• Mentor junior analysts, program managers, and directors, fostering a data-driven culture across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analysis, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, R, or SQL) for data manipulation and automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and present findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of data governance best practices and methodologies for managing large-scale databases.
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations or impact-driven programs is a plus.

  SCHEDULE: Hybrid (3 days in office) M-F

TRAVEL REQUIRED:  As needed

Physical/Mental Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to support individuals with disabilities in performing the essential duties of the position, as long as such accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. The physical requirements for this role are necessary to perform its essential functions and are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).