Data Analyst - Data Driven Detroit

This is primarily a remote position with occasional attendance at inperson meetings or events. A desk in the D3 office is available should the selected candidate wish to work partially or entirely inperson.

At D3 we re dedicated to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy (including childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) national origin age physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information (including characteristics and testing) military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success and we seek to recruit develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. D3 does not conduct criminal background checks on prospective team members.

We expect this position to start in September/October 2024. Detroit residents and candidates who identify as Black Indigenous or People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why

At D3 we work every day to improve access to information in Metro Detroit. Our efforts are led by our analytical team who collaborates on a variety of projects to answer our partners questions. This team has diverse skillsets that range from programming databases to conducting quantitative analysis. The Data Analyst will join this team serving in a translating role between its research and databaseoriented components.

If you re selected for this job you ll join a fastpaced dynamic working environment where ideas and suggestions are welcomed and critical thinking is strongly encouraged. Your typical days will include regular collaboration with your coworkers on an everevolving suite of projects; cleaning transforming and analyzing data; creating data visualizations such as charts and interactive maps; supporting D3 s outreach and engagement programs; and helping to strengthen and streamline our internal infrastructure.

Where

Founded in 2009 Data Driven Detroit (D3) is a lowprofit workerowned social enterprise pursuing our mission of providing accessible highquality analysis to drive informed decisionmaking.

We value unbiased access to unbiased data.

We exist to provide equitable access to information and help our community make better decisions.

We serve anyone seeking information to make more informed decisions including nonprofit organizations foundations universities governments businesses and individuals.

We believe that behind every data point is a living breathing person.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant professional experience in the fields of Data Science Information Science Urban Informatics or the Social Sciences
  
• Skilled in using Microsoft Excel or database experience
  
• Familiar with SQL PostgreSQL Python or similar programming languages
  
• Familiar with Tableau
  
• Familiar with geographic and spatial analysis
  
• Able to communicate technical concepts to a nontechnical audience
  
• Flexibility in adjusting workflow based on project needs
  
• Willing to explore innovative efficient solutions to problems
  
• Able to manage individual deadlines and tasks as part of a project team
  
• Curious about data and answering questions
  
• Able to work effectively with people across racial cultural gender and other identity characteristic differences
  
• Lived experience and/or service providing perspectives that support D3 in our mission especially in serving populations that are underrepresented in society at large.
  

Benefits

We offer a number of benefits including:

• A flexible 32hour work week;
  
• 4 weeks of paid time off per year;
  
• Access to group health dental and vision insurance;
  
• A 401(k) profitsharing plan;
  
• Paid contingency leaves (parental care giving jury duty etc.); and
  
• A strong commitment to worklife balance.