What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Analytics Engineer position at U.S. Green Building Council?
How You’ll Make An Impact
As a Data Analytics Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping advance the goals of GBCI Certification Team . In this role, you will serve as a data champion and advance the performance-oriented culture by delivering business intelligence that instills connections between data and decisions throughout the organization .
You’ll report to the GBCI Director of Certification Operations and be part of a highly collaborative team environment where your contributions will help shape impactful outcomes. You’ll work closely with the USGBC Data and Finance teams to gather insights and support GBCI’s core business operations and information systems .
Key Responsibilities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Salary
Final compensation and benefits will be confirmed at the time of offer and may vary based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, qualifications, and employment status. Please note that salary negotiations will not extend beyond the top of the internal salary range.
Benefits
We offer you:
Location: This position is fully remote in the United States
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 9 AM to 5:30 PM in a US time zone
Travel %: <5%
EEO STATEMENT
The U.S. Green Building Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to accelerating and scaling the transformation of the built environment. Through LEED—the world’s most widely used green building rating system— and initiatives likes Greenbuild, the Center for Green Schools and advocacy, USGBC empowers professionals to drive market transformation that advances human and environmental health, climate resilience, and equity.
Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) is the world’s leading sustainability and health certification and credentialing body, independently recognizing excellence in performance. GBCI administers project certifications and professional credentials and certificates including LEED , PERFORM , SITES , and TRUE Zero Waste . .
We are proud to be globally recognized for our leadership in green building, environmental performance, and sustainable development.
Our Global Impact
About
At USGBC and GBCI, you’ll work alongside passionate, mission-aligned professionals who care deeply about people, the planet, and progress. We offer:
Working together, each of us advances our mission by respecting all voices, trusting and supporting one another, excelling through collaboration and accountability, and continuously improving ourselves and our organization.
As a Data Analytics Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping advance the goals of GBCI Certification Team . In this role, you will serve as a data champion and advance the performance-oriented culture by delivering business intelligence that instills connections between data and decisions throughout the organization .
You’ll report to the GBCI Director of Certification Operations and be part of a highly collaborative team environment where your contributions will help shape impactful outcomes. You’ll work closely with the USGBC Data and Finance teams to gather insights and support GBCI’s core business operations and information systems .
Key Responsibilities
- Develop expert-level understanding of GBCI Certification operations and create solutions for data infrastructure to enhance monitoring and analysis.
- Collaborate across teams to align data engineering efforts with GBCI Certification and organizational goals.
- Design, maintain, and optimize scalable data pipelines for data integration, quality improvement, and effective governance.
- Contribute to cross-department projects to build robust data infrastructure supporting GBCI Certification and process optimization.
- Communicate progress on data projects to stakeholders and develop resources like factsheets and presentations.
- Support LEED evolution by integrating data infrastructure with reporting frameworks (e.g., GRESB, SASB).
- Enhance business intelligence by designing decision-support systems integrated with GBCI’s data warehouse.
- Define, build, and automate business processes through data solutions in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Assist with business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting via data infrastructure that enhances reporting capabilities.
- Oversee data quality assurance and serve as the data steward for the GBCI certification team, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, clarity, and consistency.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 3 years of data engineering, business intelligence, analytics, database administration, data visualization, or related experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree required ( Master’s degree preferred) in Business, Data/Computer Science, or other related analytic or information technology discipline .
- Spotfire, Power BI, and/or other data visualization platforms
- Experience working with SQL databases required
- Snowflake
- Power Automate
- Excel VBA
- Asana
- Demonstrated passion and commitment to the USGBC and GBCI mission.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel; Python programming experience preferred.
- Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma and PMP or other project management methodologies is preferred.
- Strong sense of personal responsibility, accountability, and high-quality work ethic .
- Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- LEED Green Associate or Sustainability Excellence Associate required (or within one year of hire)
Salary
Final compensation and benefits will be confirmed at the time of offer and may vary based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, qualifications, and employment status. Please note that salary negotiations will not extend beyond the top of the internal salary range.
Benefits
We offer you:
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Professional development reimbursement
- We offer a healthcare plan through Cigna that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs. USGBC covers 100% of the premiums and an HRA that will assist you and your dependents in reaching the in-network medical deductible. You will only be responsible for the $300 individual / $600 family up-front deductible for medical services before the employer-funded HRA will process payments for your in-network claims
- Generous paid time off (12 paid holidays, 9 paid personal sick days and based on career level either 2 to 3 weeks PTO), including operations closed for a full week between Christmas and New Year’s
- 6 weeks paid renewal leave after 7 years of continuous service
Location: This position is fully remote in the United States
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 9 AM to 5:30 PM in a US time zone
Travel %: <5%
EEO STATEMENT
The U.S. Green Building Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to accelerating and scaling the transformation of the built environment. Through LEED—the world’s most widely used green building rating system— and initiatives likes Greenbuild, the Center for Green Schools and advocacy, USGBC empowers professionals to drive market transformation that advances human and environmental health, climate resilience, and equity.
Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) is the world’s leading sustainability and health certification and credentialing body, independently recognizing excellence in performance. GBCI administers project certifications and professional credentials and certificates including LEED , PERFORM , SITES , and TRUE Zero Waste . .
We are proud to be globally recognized for our leadership in green building, environmental performance, and sustainable development.
Our Global Impact
- Over 120,000 LEED-certified commercial projects worldwide
- Millions of square feet of certified healthy, efficient, low-carbon space
- Recognition in 180 countries for innovation in green building and business practices
About
At USGBC and GBCI, you’ll work alongside passionate, mission-aligned professionals who care deeply about people, the planet, and progress. We offer:
- A purpose-driven, inclusive culture
- Opportunities to grow your career and take ownership of meaningful work
- A chance to make a measurable impact on global sustainability efforts
- We’re seeking team members who thrive in collaborative environments, are committed to excellence, and want to build lasting partnerships that drive change in the built environment.
- U.S. Green Building Council Leaders
- Green Business Certification Inc Leaders
Working together, each of us advances our mission by respecting all voices, trusting and supporting one another, excelling through collaboration and accountability, and continuously improving ourselves and our organization.
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000