Data Analyst (Washington, D.C.)

B Lab Global • Washington, DC

6h • $68,000 - $72,800 • Remote

About The Position

The Insights Team exists to enable and produce credible and data driven insights from our BIA data set to help B Lab and others pursue its theory of change and goal of creating an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy (from Insights Team Launch Briefing). Specific responsibilities are:
Set and implement insights strategy in coordination with B Lab Theory of Change and Objectives
Analyze data to inform standards improvements
Produce external insights on key topics related to B Lab’s theory of change, including but not limited to B Lab’s impact as an organization
Engage, support, and partner with research organizations and academics on key topics related to B Lab’s theory of change
Manage a monitoring and evaluation framework to support program leads, global partners, and other decision makers in their own monitoring and evaluation and strategic decision-making
Manage and improve B Lab’s dataset to ensure optimal usage and value internally and externally
As part of the Insights team, the Data Analyst will serve as the knowledge holders of our existing standards and data systems, the keys to the actual production of the “Insights” we are seeking now and in the future, and thus be the key drivers of us creating a more specialized and more impactful “Insights” team and strategy.
This role will be the expert in managing and generating insights on a day to day basis - overseeing and guiding the management and quality of our data (including standards content as well as results), analyzing that data to identify trends and other key insights and recommendations. They will also provide active support to others based on their expertise to support a network and culture of data-driven decision making, communications, and partnerships. The Data Analyst on the Insights team are referenced internally as ‘Insights Analyst.’

Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional experience, with at least 1 year of that experience focused on data analytics
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail, presentation and accuracy
• Specialist in Business Intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, Metabase, etc.) and querying databases (Postgresql, AWS Athena, etc.), and Salesforce
• Knowledge and experience using programming languages (SQL mandatory; R, Python preferred) and data tools (Excel, Google Sheets) in a data analysis, machine learning, or data science capacity
• Emerging skills in using AI tools to support data analysis, with an emphasis on human oversight, quality checks, and responsible use of AI.
• Experience or desire to assist in the design and maintenance of scalable data pipelines to ensure efficient data flow and accessibility
• Adept applying and explaining basic statistical methods (e.g., descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing) in data storytelling and decision-making
• Ability to listen objectively to many points of view while actively checking one's own assumptions and reducing bias
• Experience with working across departments, with internal and external stakeholders, and with people from a variety of expertise
• Ability to understand the needs and interests of stakeholders, and to productively collaborate towards joints results
• Self-directed with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• BS in Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics or comparable education

Nice To Haves

• Business proficiency in languages other than English is a plus, especially Spanish or French
• Previous experience working in an international non-profit
• Fluency in navigating Google Suite (or a comparable office suite and/or cloud-based file storage)
• Have a passion for using business as a force for good, and support the B Lab team focused on this mission

Responsibilities

• Upgrade and maintain dashboards
• Support managing a ticketing system to respond to data requests from across the B Lab network, as well as speaking to staff across the organization to understand data needs
• Support the development and implementation of internal data use guidance and training materials through research, distilling data, and sharing findings via presentations or written share outs
• Manage and maintain external data provision (i.e. data.world)
• Coordinate and collaborate with the technology team to update dashboards with accurate data as database schema changes
• Collaborate closely with data engineers to optimize data retrieval, storage, and processing procedures
• Develop and maintain data models to support dashboards and deliver enhanced insights through machine learning techniques
• Research and analyze data for internal studies and to contribute to thought leadership pieces
• Support the Global Communications and Global Policy teams through data creation and distilling complex data to digestible pieces to bolster evidence-informed narratives
• Support external (research) parties on thought leadership and research pieces
• Provide research and data analytics support for the development and implementation of the B Lab MEL framework
• Support on the data analytics required to implement B Lab’s MEL framework

Benefits

• An annual salary in the range of $68,000 - $72,800 based on experience and skills
• Excellent health benefits package including access to medical, vision and dental coverage
• Paid time off for vacation - in your first year, you’ll start with 15 days (prorated in a to your start date)
• Additional paid time off for organizational closures
• 403(b) with a match of up to 3%
• Unlimited sick and personal time - if you need it, use it
• After your first year of employment: 40 hours paid time off for community service; paid parental leave; time off and budget for your professional development (we assess this PD budget annually)
• A remote-first workplace
• A flexible work environment with the ability to plan your work week around your personal commitments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level