Esg Data Analyst

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts seeks an ESG Data Analyst to collect, manage, audit, and improve ESG data quality. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement sustainability measures and quantify financial returns, while supporting internal and external ESG disclosures.

The role involves implementing data processes, maintaining repositories, and producing insights for decision-makers. Strong Excel, SQL, Python, and R skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in a relevant field and strong Excel skills.
• Data management, analysis, and visualization experience.
• Scripting with SQL, Python, or R; working with structured/unstructured data.
• Excellent communication and time management across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and analyze data for ESG reporting.
• Audit ESG data for precision, quality, and completeness.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to communicate performance.
• Calculate and track GHG emissions across scopes 1–3.
• Support internal and external ESG disclosures and reports.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data management

Data analysis

SQL

Python

R

Office Suite

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or certificate in Data/CS/MIS/Accounting/Finance/Economics/Statistics

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word/Outlook

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

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 417-862-2674, ext. 68901, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.

Consistent with internal policy and applicable law, the Company electronically monitors the use of Company-provided systems, including telephone conversations and transmissions, Internet access and usage, and electronic mail and transmissions. The Company additionally employs video cameras in common internal and external areas.