Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Business Analyst (Hybrid)

Covington & Burling LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington & Burling LLP seeks a DEI Business Analyst to support the DEI Analytics & Reporting team by maintaining data sources, producing reports and dashboards, and coordinating benchmarking submissions. You will partner with leaders across HR, Recruiting, IT, Marketing, and firm leadership to translate data into actionable insights.

This exempt role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in quantitative analysis, reporting, or workforce analytics, with strong Excel, PowerPoint, and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; coursework or certification in data analytics, data science, statistics, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in quantitative analysis, reporting, business analysis, or workforce analytics.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint required; experience with SQL, Power BI, Tableau data visualization tools preferred.
• Experience managing projects, recurring reporting processes, survey submissions, or cross-functional data requests preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to validate data, conduct quality assurance reviews, document processes, and adapt as priorities shift.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain data clearly and develop concise narratives, insights, and recommendations for non-technical audiences.
• Proven success in a corporate setting, working with all levels of management.
• Superior judgment and ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee data with discretion and in accordance with firm policies.
• Cross-cultural skills and awareness.
• Familiarity with the responsible use of AI tools to support data analysis, generate insights, and improve analytical workflows preferred.
• Experience in a professional services and/or law firm a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze DEI, talent, and workforce data to identify meaningful trends, patterns, and opportunities for action.
• Validate, clean, and review data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Develop reports, interactive dashboards, presentations, and recurring scorecards that translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations for non-technical audiences.
• Maintain data sources, definitions, reporting calendars, process documentation, and standard operating procedures to support consistent DEI analytics and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve data processes, reporting workflows, and team efficiency.
• Coordinate industry benchmarking, external recognition, and client-facing submissions by gathering inputs, validating data, managing timelines, and drafting clear responses about the firm’s DEI policies and initiatives.
• Prioritize and manage recurring and ad hoc data requests, ensuring stakeholders receive timely, accurate, and actionable information.
• Partner with stakeholders across Professional Development, Human Resources, Recruiting, IT, Marketing, Business Development, resource groups, and firm leadership to define project requirements, scope, objectives, timelines, and success measures.
• Monitor project and initiative progress, adjusting scope or timelines as needed to support successful outcomes.
• Develop and track DEI metrics to measure progress against goals and assess the impact of programs, initiatives, and strategic priorities.
• Maintain DEI project and request tracking in the designated project management system to monitor workflow and follow-through.
• Report project risks and outcomes to appropriate team leadership, and escalade issues promptly when necessary.
• Support the DEI team’s adoption of new tools, enabling the effective and confident use of firm-approved technology.
• Handle confidential and sensitive employee data with discretion and in accordance with firm policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support evolving department and business needs.
• Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, particularly with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Reporting

Business analysis

Workforce analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The DEI Business Analyst will support the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Department by maintaining reliable data sources, producing clear reporting and insights, coordinating industry benchmarking submissions, and supporting quality assurance for final deliverables. This role reports to the Senior Manager of DEI Analytics & Reporting and partners with department leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to support data-informed decision-making.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyze DEI, talent, and workforce data to identify meaningful trends, patterns, and opportunities for action.


• Validate, clean, and review data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.


• Develop reports, interactive dashboards, presentations, and recurring scorecards that translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations for non-technical audiences.


• Maintain data sources, definitions, reporting calendars, process documentation, and standard operating procedures to support consistent DEI analytics and reporting.


• Identify opportunities to improve data processes, reporting workflows, and team efficiency.


• Coordinate industry benchmarking, external recognition, and client-facing submissions by gathering inputs, validating data, managing timelines, and drafting clear responses about the firm’s DEI policies and initiatives.


• Prioritize and manage recurring and ad hoc data requests, ensuring stakeholders receive timely, accurate, and actionable information.


• Partner with stakeholders across Professional Development, Human Resources, Recruiting, IT, Marketing, Business Development, resource groups, and firm leadership to define project requirements, scope, objectives, timelines, and success measures.


• Monitor project and initiative progress, adjusting scope or timelines as needed to support successful outcomes.


• Develop and track DEI metrics to measure progress against goals and assess the impact of programs, initiatives, and strategic priorities.


• Maintain DEI project and request tracking in the designated project management system to monitor workflow and follow-through.


• Report project risks and outcomes to appropriate team leadership, and escalade issues promptly when necessary.


• Support the DEI team’s adoption of new tools, enabling the effective and confident use of firm-approved technology.


• Handle confidential and sensitive employee data with discretion and in accordance with firm policies.


• Perform other related duties as assigned to support evolving department and business needs.


• Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, particularly with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; coursework or certification in data analytics, data science, statistics, or a related discipline preferred.


• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in quantitative analysis, reporting, business analysis, or workforce analytics.


• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint required; experience with SQL, Power BI, Tableau data visualization tools preferred.


• Experience managing projects, recurring reporting processes, survey submissions, or cross-functional data requests preferred.


• Strong attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to validate data, conduct quality assurance reviews, document processes, and adapt as priorities shift.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain data clearly and develop concise narratives, insights, and recommendations for non-technical audiences.


• Proven success in a corporate setting, working with all levels of management.


• Superior judgment and ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee data with discretion and in accordance with firm policies.


• Cross-cultural skills and awareness.


• Familiarity with the responsible use of AI tools to support data analysis, generate insights, and improve analytical workflows preferred.


• Experience in a professional services and/or law firm a strong plus.

Status: Exempt

Reports To: Senior Manager, DEI Analytics & Reporting

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Salary range of $77,100 - $96,400 dependent on candidate experience.

Covington & Burling LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any aspect of employment, including hiring, salary, promotion, discipline, termination, and benefits, on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, disability (including physical handicap), or any other improper criterion.

Covington will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with applicable laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.