Environmental Data Analyst - EOH Group

Eastern Research Group, Inc.; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) seeks an early-career environmental data professional to join the Environmental and Occupational Health Group in Concord, MA.

The role supports environmental and sustainability projects, including a clean energy grant program, focusing on data handling and client-facing visualization. Responsibilities include reviewing grant applications, processing payments, developing a public data dashboard, and producing analytical briefs to inform decarbonization and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience with environmental or sustainability data.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; data visualization software experience.
• Experience with Power BI/Tableau/Qlik Sense.
• Familiarity with energy efficiency, water conservation and greenhouse gas inventories.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills; drafting reports.
• Experience managing large, complex datasets; independent and collaborative work.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
• Ability to take initiative and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review clean energy grant applications for eligibility and completeness.
• Process payment requests and interface with applicants through the grant process.
• Identify and categorize potential application errors and communicate them to applicants and clients.
• Help develop and maintain a public-facing government data dashboard.
• Analyze, collect, and organize data to support greenhouse gas, energy, and water reduction projects.
• Research and develop briefing materials on sustainability topics, including decarbonization and electrification.
• Provide additional data analysis and technical communications support on environmental topics.

Skills

Data visualization

Excel

Data management

Analytical skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree environmental science

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik Sense

Grant management software

Job description

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG's Environmental and Occupational Health Group has an immediate opening for an early career professional to join our multi-disciplinary team. This individual will support a range of environmental and sustainability-related projects, including a clean energy grant program. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing large datasets, working with applicants to meet grant program requirements, using grant management software and related database applications to support client needs, and interfacing directly with clients.

Ideal candidates will have direct experience developing and supporting data visualization tools; conducting independent research and data analysis; and providing client services.

Job Description:

• Review clean energy grant applications for eligibility and completeness
• Process payment requests and interface with applicants throughout the grant process
• Identify and categorize potential application errors and communicate them to applicants and clients
• Help develop and maintain a public-facing government data dashboard
• Analyze, collect, and organize data to support greenhouse gas, energy, and water reduction projects, benchmarking, and reporting
• Research and develop briefing materials on sustainability topics, including decarbonization and building and fleet electrification
• Provide additional data analysis and technical communications support on environmental, sustainability, and public health topics

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related field
• Minimum of one year of experience working with environmental or sustainability-related data
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data management tools preferred
• Experience with data visualization software, such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense
• Familiarity with energy efficiency improvements, water conservation measures, and greenhouse gas emissions inventories
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including experience drafting technical reports and presenting findings
• Experience working with and managing large, complex datasets
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
• Ability to take initiative, stay organized, and manage multiple tasks

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.