Farm Financial Research Analyst
About The Position
This full-time role focuses on analyzing financial data to enhance the financial viability and resilience of direct market farmers. The Farm Financial Research Analyst will primarily work with data from the Financial Benchmark Study for direct-market vegetable farmers, and also support other research projects like the Soil Health Benchmark Study and Nutrient Density Study. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative community science research environment, working with diverse farmers. Key aspects of the role include gathering, analyzing, and communicating data insights to various stakeholders. The position is supervised by one of the Research Co-Directors and is funded through April 2028 with a possibility for renewal.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in agribusiness, accounting, or a related field; or at least 4 years of experience in one of these areas
- Significant experience in R or comparable statistical software
- Excellent communication skills including ability to convey technical information to different audiences
- Excellent organizational abilities; must be capable of ensuring that various streams of data are kept organized, secure, and interpretable
- Practical experience in spaces such as production agriculture, farmer technical assistance, or other direct work with farmers
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a cross-organizational team and develop effective working relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds
- Commitment to maintaining a supportive, functional, service-oriented workplace
- Passion for Pasa’s mission
- Commitment to advancing anti-oppression
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Google Workspace, Salesforce, Tableau, or other similar technology software
- Experience with Quickbooks Online
- Financial and accounting technical assistance for farm businesses
- Vegetable farming experience
- Experience with data visualization, database management, and/or grant reporting
- Bilingual Spanish
Responsibilities
- Work with farmers and Pasa’s research team to accurately collect and organize data for our Financial Benchmark Study; participate in the continual improvement of these efforts
- Provide timely review and analysis of data for our Financial Benchmark Study
- Lead and contribute to the development of papers, reports, and presentations that are shared with research collaborators and the broader agricultural community
- Forward Pasa’s research projects by using data to develop/uncover new research initiatives and questions to refine projects and support the needs of research collaborators
- Communicate results, lead engaging presentations, and facilitate discussions with research collaborators and the broader agricultural community about our research and related topics
- Contribute to grant writing and reporting
- Serve on internal and external boards and committees
- Support data collection, organization, and analysis as needed for our other research projects, including fieldwork
Benefits
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- company wellness plan contributions
- pre-tax health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- 401K retirement match
- flexible scheduling
- fifteen paid holidays
- generous leave policy
- work computer and peripherals provided
- travel expenses and mileage reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
