Senior Analyst, ESG Data and Reporting

Cox Communications • Atlanta, GA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, ESG Data and Reporting supports Cox Enterprises’ sustainability reporting, data management, analytics, and assurance activities. The role partners across Cox Conserves and business teams to collect, validate, analyze, and communicate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. The Senior Analyst strengthens reporting processes and controls, translates data into actionable insights, supports external disclosures and stakeholder requests, and helps manage sustainability reporting systems and tools.

The position is a hybrid role with the ability to work remotely part of the week, on the day shift, and includes travel. Compensation includes a base salary range of $81,400 to $122,000, with possible additional incentive compensation. Eligible employees may receive flexible paid vacation, paid holidays, paid wellness time, and other paid leave. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; or master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience; or 8+ years of experience without a degree.
• Experience collecting, managing, analyzing, or reporting complex data from multiple sources.
• Knowledge of ESG data analysis and reporting, data quality and controls, assurance support, process documentation, research, project management, and data visualization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify data issues, evaluate trends, and develop clear conclusions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, documentation, and deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to business audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong business acumen, organization, adaptability, sound judgment, and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, and visa sponsorship are not available.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with corporate sustainability, ESG, financial, operational, compliance, or other nonfinancial reporting.
• Familiarity with frameworks and standards such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, ISSB, or the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
• Experience supporting internal controls, audit, assurance, or verification processes.
• Experience with sustainability data platforms, business intelligence tools, survey platforms, or workflow tools.
• Experience developing dashboards, data visualizations, or leadership-ready reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, consolidate, and analyze ESG data across Cox businesses and corporate functions.
• Support enterprise sustainability disclosures, reports, questionnaires, and stakeholder communications in alignment with Cox priorities and reporting requirements.
• Manage reporting calendars, data requests, documentation, and issue tracking.
• Review data quality, investigate variances, reconcile information, and resolve gaps with data owners.
• Develop dashboards, analyses, and executive-ready summaries highlighting key ESG trends, insights, and recommendations.
• Document ESG data definitions, calculation methodologies, processes, controls, and governance practices.
• Coordinate internal reviews and external assurance activities, including evidence collection, request tracking, walkthroughs, and findings.
• Support sustainability data and reporting systems, including data uploads, configuration, testing, documentation, and user support.
• Partner across Cox to improve the consistency, traceability, and auditability of sustainability information.
• Research emerging sustainability standards, regulations, frameworks, and stakeholder expectations and assess potential implications.
• Respond to ESG data requests from customers, investors, ratings organizations, and business partners in coordination with subject matter experts.
• Support ESG analysis for strategic initiatives and potential transactions, including research and preliminary due diligence.
• Contribute to other Cox Conserves priorities, including materiality assessments, TCFD, co-benefit analysis, and scenario analysis.

Benefits

• Flexible paid vacation, consistent with the employee’s duties, company needs, and obligations.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for the employee’s own wellness or that of family members.
• Paid bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• Benefits for eligible employees may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement planning; and paid days off, including sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.

What This Job Offers

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