Farm Financial Research Analyst

Pasa Sustainable Agriculture•Harrisburg, PA

7d•$68,250 - $68,250•Remote

About The Position

Do you love data and have a passion for improving the financial viability of small farms? We’re seeking a full-time Farm Financial Research Analyst to dig into financial data to support the resiliency of direct market farmers. This role will primarily work with datasets generated from our Financial Benchmark Study for direct-market vegetable farmers, while also supporting our other farm-based research projects, like the Soil Health Benchmark Study and Nutrient Density Study. The ideal candidate should be eager to work in a collaborative community science research setting with a diverse group of farmers. They should have the desire and ability to gather the appropriate data, analyze that data, and convey the results in meaningful ways to various stakeholders and audiences. The Farm Financial Research Analyst will be supervised by one of the Research Co-Directors. This position entails remote-based work with regular travel (estimated 20%), including participation in field-based events, involvement in speaking engagements, farm visits, and attendance at 2-3 annual in-person staff retreats. All employees are required to attend our Sustainable Agriculture Conference held each February in Lancaster, PA. Residence within Pennsylvania or within a 150-mile driving distance of Harrisburg is required unless special permission is granted for Philadelphia or Pittsburgh to serve as the primary work location, in which case employees must reside within a one-hour drive from either city. Convenient access to the Harrisburg office for day trips is highly preferred. Pasa does not provide relocation support. If hired, employees have 3 months to relocate. Any inquiries regarding these requirements are welcome, and adherence to Pasa’s remote employee policies is required for all staff members. This position is funded through April 2028 with possibility for renewal contingent upon performance and available funding.

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