In A Nutshell
Responsible for data collection, formatting, storage, cataloging, and initial analysis of the data while making the data sources readily available and accessible to internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Reporting
- Develop and generate reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate data insights regarding environmental information to internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare and file timely semi-annual and annual regulatory reports to governmental agencies or other organizations in compliance with applicable program requirements and standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data-driven reports and visualizations meet business, governmental agency, or grant needs. Investigate and resolve reporting exceptions, if necessary.
- Develop reports and dashboards via data collection across multiple data source types (internal and external) and stakeholders. Development may require the testing and debugging of reports.
- Provide guidance to team members and external stakeholders to identify new reports and dashboards needed to improve analysis of data.
- Work with JCF program and strategy teams to gather and document requirements for reports and dashboards.
- Participate in new system implementations and compliance training when applicable.
- Analyze data from dashboards and reports and make recommendations for proactive corrective actions or improvement projects.
Data Management/Statistical Analysis
- Assist in the design of JCF’s data collection strategy, taking into consideration organizational and stakeholder priorities, data availability, data analytic and process feasibility, and risk.
- Assist in the drafting of reporting guidelines, operating principles, data governance processes, and training for collecting, entering, accessing, and reporting on data.
- Collaborate with IT to recommend data security protocols, encryption standards, and access controls to ensure the security and privacy of sensitive data.
- Utilize statistical techniques and predictive modeling to extract meaningful insights and identify trends.
- Identify patterns, correlations, and relationships within the data to inform business strategies and decision-making.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders to understand their analytical needs and provide data-driven insight.
- Consult with stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize projects, and deliver actionable recommendations.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on data analysis and management techniques, providing guidance and support to colleagues.
- Ensure integrity of data analysis results by ensuring the application of appropriate methodologies, including evidence of traceability/reproducibility.
- Ensure compliance of data analyses with internal and external requirements.
- Support special projects focused on continuous improvement for the data collection/analysis/validation process.
- Monitor and assess new developments, industry trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and expectations.
Skillset
- Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Energy Studies, Climate Studies, or a comparable field of study is required.
- 7 years of experience in research, impact evaluation, and/or data management and analytics roles.
- Must be deeply aligned with JCF’s mission, demonstrating a genuine passion for, and experience in, environmental justice and community lending.
- Must thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, as the organization is a new startup that is continuously evolving.
- Strong expertise in database management, data governance, data analysis techniques, and data quality assurance. Knowledge of statistical modeling is a plus.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, or similar languages used in data analysis.
- Experience with data visualization tools and platforms, such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar applications.
- Knowledge of regulatory reporting management and various regulatory policies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Familiarity with relevant industry regulations, such as data privacy and security requirements.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for building and growing businesses.
- A collaborative, flexible leader who projects maturity, confidence, and credibility to external stakeholders, investors, and partners and brings exceptional skills as an active listener, community convener, consensus builder, and advisor.