Senior Data Analyst

International Rescue Committee•New York, NY

11d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Data Analyst will join the International Rescue Committee’s Global Analytics team, primarily supporting its Philanthropy and High Value fundraising teams. The role provides data-driven insights to support global fundraising strategy and decisions, working with cross-functional partners in fundraising, marketing, and finance. The analyst will use data analysis, statistical modeling, reporting, and visualization to inform fundraising initiatives, donor engagement, and organizational outcomes. The position is remote and open to candidates located in the United States or United Kingdom who have the right to work there. Successful candidates will be hired on a local employment contract and paid according to the relevant local salary scale. The role may involve some international travel and may require working remotely full or part time; part-time remote employees may be required to share workspace. The working environment is described as a standard office environment. The successful candidate is expected to work in accordance with IRC Way standards and the organization’s professional conduct, safeguarding, and other policies.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience working in data analytics.
Proven experience with advanced data analytics tools such as SQL, Python, R, Tableau, or Power BI, and data visualization platforms.
Demonstrable experience planning and executing complex analytics projects involving multiple stakeholders.
More than 2 years of professional experience with SQL and relational databases.
Knowledge of dimensional modeling and experience with workflow orchestration tools.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
Curiosity and willingness to investigate complex and ambiguous problems using quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Ability and desire to work in a multicultural environment and collaborate with people from different backgrounds and experiences, using a partner-first approach with stakeholders.
Strong data visualization and communication skills, including the ability to tell a story with numbers through presentations, dashboards, memos, and other formats.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
Must be located in the United States or United Kingdom and have the right to work in that location.
Must adhere to IRC Way standards and the organization’s professional conduct and safeguarding policies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of philanthropy, major gifts, or nonprofit fundraising analytics.
Experience with Databricks and dbt.
Experience with web analytics and behavioral data, including tools such as Heap or Amplitude.
Knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM technology.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform global fundraising strategies.
Create and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and reports tracking fundraising performance and donor engagement metrics.
Develop and deliver regular performance reports to stakeholders, highlighting actionable insights and growth opportunities.
Develop data models and reports for external benchmarking, comparing performance with peers and identifying opportunities for investment.
Collaborate with senior leadership to turn analytical findings into strategic recommendations that improve fundraising effectiveness.
Provide insights to inform global fundraising campaigns, donor retention strategies, and personalized donor experiences.
Serve as the primary analytics partner to the Philanthropy and High Value teams, building trusted relationships and understanding their priorities and operations.
Work with fundraising, marketing, finance, and other cross-functional teams to integrate data-driven decisions into global strategy.
Present findings to senior management and explain complex data insights clearly and actionably.
Identify ways to improve data collection and reporting processes for accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with global goals.
Keep abreast of industry trends and analytics tools, and propose innovations to improve team capabilities.
Collaborate with Analytics colleagues as a technical leader to support best practices in coding, statistics, and analysis.
Work with integrity and accountability in accordance with IRC Way standards.
Foster learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and promote IRC values and policy adherence.