Catalyzing the most efficient use of energy for a thriving Northwest.

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is an alliance of more than 140 utilities and energy efficiency organizations working on behalf of more than 13 million energy consumers. NEEA is dedicated to accelerating both electric and gas energy efficiency, leveraging its regional partnerships to advance the adoption of energy-efficient products, services and practices.

About NEEA

NEEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is based in the Portland, OR metro area with a minimum of 2-days work onsite at NEEA’s office location. Finalists must have eligibility to work in the US as NEEA is not able to provide VISA sponsorship or have remote work outside of the US.

Summary

The Data Analyst is an integral part of the Data, Planning and Analysis (DPA) team at NEEA, serving as a subject matter expert in data management for a variety of program teams, connecting them to key resources, sharing best practices and supporting continuous improvement of data processes. The Data Analyst will work with cross functional teams to identify needs, scope and lead data related projects. The Data Analyst will work with contractors and internal teams to drive the collection and procurement of high quality, reliable data. The Data Analyst will help teams leverage and explore data assets through the development of tools, visualizations, and analytical data products that drive market insights and support business decisions.

The incumbent will share our deep commitment to diversity and inclusion and advancing practices, strategies and policies that achieve equitable outcomes for all.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,00 annually

Could This Be Your Dream Job?

You want to equip and empower teams to use data and information systems to build a more energy efficient Northwest. You ask questions and look to data for answers. You enjoy having a variety of projects and problems to solve. The prospect of working with smart colleagues who believe in the mission of the organization excites you.

Does this describe you? If so, maybe you should join our team.

The Typical Day May Include…

• Leading conversations with cross-functional teams to identify data gaps, analysis, and reporting needs.
• Advising teams on technical projects and connecting them to internal resources.
• Conducting analysis or developing self-serve analytical tools.
• Researching and vetting new data sources to support program needs.
• Reviewing proposed data collection protocols, processes for a market study.
• Managing and providing oversight over contractor data collection projects.
• Implementing data validation and QA/QC processes to ensure integrity of datasets.
• Developing documentation and providing support for business partners to interpret key datasets.

What Are You Good At?

The right person for this job has strong technical knowledge and analytical skills. They excel at facilitating conversations to identify needs and translating technical concepts into non-technical language. They enjoy taking ownership of projects, understand high level goals, and deliver quality solutions. They enjoy mining data sets to discover trends and insights, partnering with business teams to connect data and analysis to business needs. They are eager to apply their technical skills wherever possible and help connect teams to additional resources.

You Likely Have The Following:

• Ability to multi-task and be proactive in a complex environment.
• Experience implementing data management best practices to support, data integrity, usability and security.
• History of leading data projects effectively using formal project management frameworks
• Proven record of success manipulating data and conducting analysis using SQL, Python or advanced analytical tools.
• Knowledge of building systems and technologies in the HVAC market is desirable.

Your Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a data focused or analytical role working with cross functional teams.
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Experience with analytic and visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with SQL/Python/R a plus
• Experience in HVAC, energy efficiency, or resource conservation a plus.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training that would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the successful performance of the essential job duties will also be considered.

NEEA’s benefits highlights:

90% of medical/dental premiums paid by NEEA, employer funded Health Savings Account, automatic 6% retirement contribution with 2% matching, 17-days PTO, remote working options, flexible work schedule options, professional development.