About NEEA

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is an alliance of more than 140 electric and natural gas utilities and energy efficiency organizations working on behalf of Northwest energy consumers to increase the adoption of energy-efficient products services and practices. Since 1997, the region has achieved the equivalent to enough energy to power more than 700,000 Northwest homes each year.

The alliance is powered by harnessing the energy, brainpower, and innovative thinking of motivated professionals like you. NEEA places a high value on diversity, and welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, identities and fields of expertise, with or without previous experience in the energy industry. Are you talented, committed, and motivated? If the answer is yes, we encourage you to apply to help us create a vibrant future for all Northwest communities.

Follow this link to our website and learn more about the organization.

This position is based in the Portland, OR metro area, with a hybrid work location. We are looking for candidates who can meet the requirement of working at least 2 days per week 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.

Position Summary

The Data Analyst is an integral part of the Data Team at NEEA, serving as a subject matter expert in data management, conducting data and analytical activities for a variety of program teams, and supporting continuous improvement of data processes.

The Data Analyst will partner with senior team members to scope and implement data acquisition and data integrity projects. They will conduct QA activities and work to ensure data assets are clean, housed securely and cataloged to support access and analysis. The Data Analyst will research and vet new data sources to evaluate value to NEEA programs and organizational goals.

They will conduct analysis, create reports, visualizations and build processes to support data product development for internal audiences, market actors, and other NEEA stakeholders. Their work will drive market insights and support business decisions.

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

Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000, exempt

• Salary is based on the applicants Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

The Typical Day May Include…

• Implementing data validation and QA/QC processes to ensure integrity of datasets.
• Building Market Intelligence Reports using Tableau, Power BI and other reporting tools.
• Developing documentation and providing support for business partners to interpret key datasets.
• Building analytical tools to streamline data processes.
• Conducting analysis to understand efficiency trends and categorize products by efficiency.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role does not have any direct reports. However, there may be some leadership opportunities while partnering with external vendors, contractors, etc.

What Are You Good At?

The right person for this job has strong technical knowledge and analytical skills. They are organized and value attention to detail. Successful candidates will have strong time management and communication skills, reporting regularly to project stakeholders on progress, risks, and outcomes.

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 comfortable working on multiple projects and managing prioritization conversations.

Your Experience, Education, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a data focused or analytical role working with cross functional teams.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Experience with analytic and visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience querying data and knowledge of data models and relationships.
• 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.
• Ability to multi-task and be proactive in a complex environment.
• Experience implementing data management best practices to support, data integrity, usability and security.

Highlights of NEEA’s Benefits:

• 90% of medical/dental premiums paid by NEEA, including for dependents
• Employer funded Health Savings Account
• 136 hours of PTO/year
• Automatic 6% retirement contribution with an additional 2% matching
• Flexible work environment, including hybrid work location and 9/80 schedule options
• Professional development opportunities

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NEEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer