Senior Data Analyst, Community Impact

$60,000 - $75,000/Yr

United Way Of Rhode Island - Providence, RI

Full-time - Mid Level

Providence, RI

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Senior Data Analyst for Community Impact and Equity is responsible for designing and developing methods and systems to consolidate and analyze diverse data sets. This role aims to generate insights and solutions that support the Research and Data Analytics Team. The analyst will utilize software programs, algorithms, and statistical methods to analyze data, create impact reports, and develop data visualizations. The position involves identifying and communicating data-related issues, overseeing special research projects, and collaborating with management to prioritize data needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop program methods, processes, and systems to consolidate and analyze unstructured, diverse data sources.
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets and communicate insights and findings from analysis.
• Consult with team to prioritize key data sources, conduct analysis, identify key performance indicators, and create dashboards, reports, and research briefs.
• Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Design and develop solutions to facilitate data exploration and uncover new insights.
• Manage projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience; master's degree preferred.
• At least three to five years of progressive experience in a similar role.
• Previous work experience as an analyst or a strong analytic background.
• Experience supporting, performing, and reporting basic and advanced statistical analysis.
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis software such as SPSS, R, or Stata and data visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Exceptional written and oral communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated research and project management skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced office with tight deadlines and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to multi-task and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage and support time-sensitive and complex projects.
• Keen attention to detail and experience producing professional, error-free reports and documents.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with behavioral, social science research, or public health practices.