What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Analyst position at The Greater Boston Food Bank?

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Position Summary

The Data Analyst will create powerful visualizations and insights using internal and external data to support GBFB and its network of hunger relief partners' ability to efficiently, effectively, and equitably serve MA residents experiencing food insecurity. They will work collaboratively with the other members of the Business and Data Analytics team and share the team's goal of growing GBFB's data management program, empowering self-service reporting, and driving data-informed insights & action across GBFB.

Role & Responsibilities

Responsible for designing, creating, and maintaining reports and dashboards using Power BI and other data visualization and analytics tools.
Collaborates with team members across the organization to develop powerful, user-friendly tools using a variety of complex datasets to provide meaningful and accessible insights.
Supports the production of local estimates and maintenance of data pertaining to food insecurity and hunger relief efforts across Eastern MA to identify communities that are under- or inequitably resourced to meet the nutritious food and dietary preferences of its residents.
Acts as primary resource for GIS needs, maintaining Power BI and ArcGIS Online maps and related dashboards.
Acts as primary resource for standard data requests through the monitoring of inquiries and responding within a timely manner, identifying request priority, and elevating or deferring to others as necessary.
Responsible for completing monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external reporting.
Collaborates with the Advancement Team members regarding grant applications, fundraising opportunities, etc.
Responsible for the administration of surveys to assess the activities and identify trends relating to GBFB's network of distribution partners and the clients they serve, analyzing survey results and creating reports and presentations to share findings with a diverse set of stakeholders.
Acts as backup to, and collaborates with, Senior Data Analyst in converting GBFB's business needs into reporting requirements.
Maintains Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills & Qualifications

Skills :

Ability to transform complex data into accessible visualizations.

Ability to transform business needs into report requirements.

Strong listening and verbal communication skills.

Advanced DAX and Power Query M language skills.

Strong general computer skills and ability to learn new software.

Strong written communication skills.

Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills.

Ability to accept constructive feedback and produce work that incorporates a diverse range of perspectives.

Ability to analyze large and diverse data sets.

Ability to create comprehensive professional reports and summaries.

Comfortable presenting to both internal and external audiences.

Some knowledge of SQL and / or other programming languages.

Strong organization skills.

Ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines.

Flexibility and adaptability to emerging and changing priorities.

Some knowledge of data governance and data quality management concepts.

Some knowledge of data warehousing concepts.

Sensitivity to issues affecting low-income, food insecure populations.

Qualifications :

BS in Data Science or similar field with 3 years of experience working in a Data Analyst or similar role preferred.

Experience in quantitative analysis and data visualization required.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI required.

Experience with ArcGIS online and desktop software preferred.

Experience with other BI and data analytics software preferred.

Experience with Power Automate preferred.

Experience working with relational databases preferred.

Experience working with data warehouses preferred.

Experience with Netsuite, Salesforce preferred.

Minimum of 2 years of experience working with a nonprofit organization preferred.

Experience working in an Agile or similar environment that emphasizes continuous collaboration and improvement preferred.

Demonstrates the required digital competencies that result in the effective usage of the full range of digital technologies at GBFB.

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office environment.

Ability to work remotely both independently and collaboratively using connectivity tools like Zoom and MS Teams.

Ability to sit for up to 3 hours at a time.

Work Environment

The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting.

Remote, high-speed internet access required.

Some weekend and evening hours periodically required.

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