Esg Data Analyst

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking an ESG Data Analyst to collect, audit, and improve ESG data quality, modeling and reporting across the organization. The Analyst will work with cross‑functional teams to develop, implement, and track sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions measures and their financial impact.

This role also supports internal and external ESG disclosures. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, strong Excel skills, SQL/Python/R scripting experience, and familiarity with ESG

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in a relevant field such as Data/Computer Science, MIS, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including query retrieval, formulas, pivot tables and macros.
• Data management, analysis, and visualization experience.
• Scripting with SQL, Python, or R (preferred).
• Experience with structured and unstructured databases and statistical data manipulation.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; strong cross‑level communication.
• Excellent time management supporting multiple projects with different objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, audit, and analyze ESG data for internal and external reporting.
• Establish processes for timely and accurate ESG data collection and repository maintenance.
• Audit ESG data for precision, quality, and audit readiness with QA and third‑party providers.
• Develop and enhance data visualizations, models, and dashboards for sustainability metrics.
• Calculate and track GHG emissions (Scopes 1–3) per GHG protocol; monitor progress toward targets.
• Collaborate with ESG Director and Reporting Manager to draft ESG disclosures (CDP, TCFD, ISSB, SBTi).
• Provide insights and recommendations through market research, benchmarking, and projects.
• Stay current on evolving ESG guidance and reporting requirements.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Data management, analysis & visuals

SQL, Python, R scripting

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or certificate in a relevant field (Data/CS, MIS, Finance, Economics, Statistics)

Tools

Microsoft Query

Pivot tables & Macros

Data visualization tools

Job description

The ESG Data Analyst collects, manages, audits and works to improve the precision and quality of environmental, social, and governance (ESG)related data; ensures data accuracy; analyzes findings; and calculates and tracks ESG data. The Analyst will work with a cross-functional team to develop, implement, and track the effectiveness of sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions reduction measures and their financial returns. This team member also assists in preparing the Company’s internal and external ESG reporting and disclosures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Work cross-functionally to collect, organize, and analyze all data necessary for the Company’s internal and external ESG reporting and disclosures. Establish and implement a process to ensure timely and accurate collection of ESG data for reporting purposes. Update and maintain ESG data repositories.

Audit ESG data for precision, quality, completeness, and audit readiness through quality assurance process, including working with third-party data assurance providers, as necessary.

Identify and recommend best practices to continuously improve quality, precision, accuracy, and granularity of data, collaborating with consultants and third-party suppliers as necessary.

Calculate and track scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in accordance with GHG protocol standards.

Work with ESG Director, and ESG Reporting Manager, to track progress towards GHG reduction targets for scopes 1, 2, and 3.

Participate in the Energy Management Committee working groups to identify, implement, track and measure energy reduction initiatives, including modeling energy savings and financial impact of such initiatives in order to determine impact on meeting GHG reduction targets.

Partner with ESG Reporting Manager, ESG Reporting Committee, and other relevant stakeholders to draft and submit internal and external ESG reporting and disclosures, including the annual Impact report and the Company’s CDP response.

Provide project and initiative support to the ESG team, to develop meaningful insights and make informed recommendations that will influence decisions. This includes benchmark analysis, market research, and other projects as requested.

Provide insight and guidance regarding ESG data reporting methodology, frameworks, and disclosure systems such as GHG Protocol, CDP, TCFD, ISSB and SBTi, as well as regulatory reporting requirements. Stay up to date on evolving guidance and reporting requirements.

Create, maintain, and enhance data visualizations, models and dashboards to communicate sustainability performance and insights and meet business needs.

All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree or certificate in a relevant field, such as Data/Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, etc.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to retrieve and manipulate data using Microsoft query, formulas, pivot tables and macros

Data management, analysis, and visualization experience

Scripting using tools such as SQL, Python, R (preferred)

Experience with at least one (e.g., R or Python) object oriented statistical language and working with structured and unstructured databases. Analytical skills with experience in data manipulation and statistical analysis.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of the organization

Excellent time management skills supporting multiple projects with different objectives, milestones and deliverables

DESIRED

2-3 years of relevant professional experience

Knowledge of GHG Protocol Corporate Standard

Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks such as CDP, TCFD, and SBTi

Experience in carbon accounting, including GHG inventory development

Experience translating GHG emissions findings into actionable recommendations for target setting and decarbonization

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

_O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer._ The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call [phone] option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.