Data Analyst, Energy Team

Are you passionate about stopping pollution and fighting for climate justice? Do you want to research solutions to limit harm to communities most impacted by extractive industries? If so, this position may be right for you.

We seek a passionate and detail-oriented Data Analyst to support our work monitoring and combating pollution from oil and gas operations. This role will involve collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data related to emissions, spills, health impacts, regulatory compliance, and environmental justice. Reporting to Earthworks’ Senior Manager for Research, Policy, and Data and working in close collaboration with Earthworks’ Energy, Policy, and Communications teams, this person will help create credible and compelling information about the health and climate impacts of oil and gas development. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with a commitment to environmental and social justice.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and analyze internal and external datasets related to oil and gas pollution (e.g., emissions, chemicals, air and water quality, health statistics).

• Develop dashboards, maps, and visualizations to communicate data findings to diverse audiences, including policymakers, regulatory agencies, media, and the public.

• Support integration of optical gas imaging (OGI) and aerial data in our buildout, migration, and future use of ArcGIS.

• Monitor and evaluate international, federal, state, and industry data sources (e.g. EPA, EIA, state regulators, etc.) for trends and violations.

• Clean and standardize complex datasets, perform qualitative, quantitative, geospatial, and temporal analyses, and identify anomalies.

• Work with Energy, Policy, and Communications staff to support investigations and campaigns using data-driven insights.

• Provide training opportunities for staff and partners on use of the ESRI suite of tools and utilization of aerial data.

• Work with the Communications team to translate satellite data and findings, building effective communication strategies for diverse audiences.

• Collaborate with scientists, organizers, and community partners to build working relationships and co-create data tools, fact sheets, and reports.

• Stay current with environmental data science tools, methodologies, and regulatory developments.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Environmental Science, Public Health, Statistics, Geography, Sociology, or a related field and 3-5 years of experience in data analysis preferably with a focus on environmental, public health, or energy topics OR Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Environmental Science, Public Health, Statistics, Geography, Sociology, or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in data analysis preferably with a focus on environmental, public health, or energy topics

• GIS certificate OR completion of all coursework required for certification. If not certified, certification is required within the first 6 months of employment.

• Proficiency with relational database management systems.

• Proficiency with Python, R, or other statistical tools.

• Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., GIS platforms, Tableau, Power BI).

• Strong skills in data wrangling, cleaning, and analysis.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and personal accountability.

• Strong writing, editing, and oral communication skills tailored for diverse audiences.

• Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across teams and organizations.

• Adaptability, flexibility, and effective prioritization within a multi-project workspace and dynamic political landscape.

• Commitment to environmental justice, anti-racism, and intersectional advocacy principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with oil & gas industry data (e.g., emissions inventories, permitting databases, FracFocus, EPA FLIGHT, etc.).

• Understanding of relevant environmental regulations.

• Experience working with spatial data and satellite imagery.

• Experience working with frontline communities or in community-engaged research.

• Experience translating technical research into advocacy-driven messaging.

• Experience working in a fully remote setting.

About Earthworks

Earthworks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting communities and the environment from the adverse impacts of mineral and energy development while promoting sustainable solutions. Earthworks stands for clean air, water, and land, healthy communities, and corporate accountability. We work for solutions that protect both the Earth’s resources and our communities. Earthworks has a primarily-remote staff of approximately 50 employees in over 20 states and DC.

Earthworks is committed to challenging and dismantling systemic oppression. Earthworks’ board and staff understand that promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) both within and beyond Earthworks is critical to carrying out our mission to protect communities and the environment from the adverse impacts of resource extraction. We understand that our commitment to DEI means a dedication to constant learning and improvement.

Earthworks welcomes applications from diverse candidates and is an equal-opportunity employer. Earthworks evaluates employees and applicants for employment on merit, competence, and qualifications and does not tolerate discrimination.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Earthworks we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Location, Travel, and COVID-19

Location for this position is remote in the United States.

Some travel may be required for certain positions. Employees who are unable to travel/attend in-person meetings for health or disability reasons may request accommodations. Earthworks’ COVID-19 policies prioritize the health and safety of our employees and the need to minimize the public health threat from COVID-19.

Earthworks requires all those hired to provide proof of full vaccination (vaccination and booster) against COVID-19. New hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may request an accommodation by contacting Lezlie Griffin, Director of Talent and Equity, at lgriffin@earthworks.org. Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $78,000 annually, depending on experience. Earthworks provides full-time staff with a competitive package of benefits, including employer-paid medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. Additionally, Earthworks offers unlimited paid leave, paid parental leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan (with a 5% match after one year of employment). After five years of employment, staff are eligible for a 12 week, fully paid sabbatical.

Bargaining Unit Status

Earthworks is a union workplace; our employees are represented by Earthworkers Unite/ Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). This position is included in the bargaining unit.

How to Apply

We strongly encourage and seek applications from people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities, and bilingual individuals. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that applicants with disabilities may participate in the application and interview process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

Apply online at https://www.careers-page.com/earthworks-2/job/QV5Y6688, including a cover letter, resume, copy of GIS certificate and degree (or transcript of coursework), and project portfolio or selection of work samples that demonstrate mapping and narrative skills. No emails or phone calls please.

Qualified applicants can expect to complete three interview stages: an initial phone interview, a virtual panel interview, and a virtual final interview. We’ll also request a list of three professional references after the second stage of the interview process.