Senior Data Analyst

International Rescue Committee

1d•$89,500 - $94,000

About The Position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable. The Purpose of the Role The External Relations (ER) department was created in February 2020 and is comprised of 3 main but complementary functional areas: Private fundraising, Communications and Advocacy. The ER department is at the beginning stages of creating a radical and ambitious global strategy that will enhance IRC’s ability to ‘punch above its weight’ in private income, advocacy, and brand awareness. The main objective of the department is to enable this organization of more than 12,000 staff to have the resources needed to continue serving 18 million people worldwide in places affected by war and disaster, shape the humanitarian sector by influencing key policies and reforms, and build and grow IRC’s reputation. We are looking for an experienced and highly analytical Senior Data Analyst to join our team, focusing on marketing, financial and behavioral insights. As a Senior Analyst within our Global Analytics team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and driving data-driven insights for our fundraising efforts across the globe. You will leverage your expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, and reporting to guide the strategic decisions of our fundraising initiatives, ensuring that we continue to meet and exceed our goals. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, including fundraising, marketing, and finance, to deliver actionable insights that enhance donor engagement and maximize fundraising outcomes.

Requirements

3+ years working in the field of data analytics.
Proven experience with advanced data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI) and data visualization platforms.
Demonstrable experience planning and executing complex analytics projects across multiple stakeholders.
More than two years of professional experience with SQL and relational databases.
Knowledge of dimensional modeling and experience with workflow orchestration tools.
Familiarity with PowerBI, Tableau, Looker, or other business intelligence tools.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
Curiosity and willingness to explore complex and ambiguous problems and deliver actionable insights through both quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
Desire to work in a multi-cultural environment and collaborate with people from different backgrounds and experiences, with a partner-first approach to interacting with stakeholders.
Strong data visualization and communication skills: ability to “tell a story” with numbers in a variety of formats: PowerPoints, dashboards, memos, and presentations.
Strong attention to detail & commitment to a high standard of work product.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of marketing, ecommerce, or nonprofit fundraising analytics.
Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, and dbt.
Experience with web analytics and behavioral data, and relevant tooling like Heap or Amplitude.
Knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM technology.

Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Reporting: o Analyze and interpret large datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and insights that inform global fundraising strategies. o Create and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and reports to track fundraising performance and donor engagement metrics. o Develop and deliver regular performance reports to key stakeholders, highlighting actionable insights and areas of opportunity for growth. o Develop comprehensive data models and reports for external benchmarking to assess performance against peers and identify opportunities for new investments.
Strategic Insights & Recommendations: o Collaborate with senior leadership to translate analytical findings into strategic recommendations for improving fundraising effectiveness. o Provide insights that influence global fundraising campaigns, donor retention strategies, and personalized donor experiences.
Stakeholder Collaboration: o Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., fundraising, marketing, and finance) to ensure data-driven decisions are integrated into the global strategy. o Present findings to senior management, explaining complex data insights in a clear and actionable manner.
Process Improvement & Innovation: o Identify opportunities to enhance the data collection and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with global goals. o Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging analytics tools, and bring innovative ideas for improving the team’s capabilities. o Acting as a technical leader, collaborate with fellow Analytics colleagues to ensure best practices in coding, statistics, and general analysis.
Work with integrity and accountability to the “IRC Way” – IRC Global Standards for Professional Conduct.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

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