Data Analyst

Data Analyst

REPORTS TO: Data Manager

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

 

1. Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in economics, public policy or other relevant field with 2 years work experience.

2. Demonstrated competencies in or demonstrated ability to quickly learn: Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; statistical software packages such as SPSS; ESRI ArcGIS; Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver; Google office products

3. Demonstrated very strong attention to detail (specifically mathematical), strong data analysis skills, good information design skills, and excellent proofreading skills.

4.Demonstrated skills at organizing files and information, conducting research, and processing/ managing large amounts of data

5. Ability to juggle multiple projects and prioritize work products to meet deadlines and accommodate the needs of the larger team

6. Willingness to take direction and work closely with co-workers and contractors to create, edit, and produce/publish many and varied types of documents, reports, and analyses

7. Experience working as a part of a team and a passion for the mission of The Data Center

8. Must reside in the greater New Orleans area or Southeast Louisiana, and be available to attend frequent in-person meetings.

9. No outside business interests that may conflict with the organization’s goals and objectives and not explicitly approved by the Executive Director

10. Ability to work independently on executing tasks and projects. Willingness to be flexible and creative in tackling unique problems. Demonstrated problem-solving ability.

11. Very Important – Ability/willingness to adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines. Tenacity in the face of new information and obstacles.