Foundation Data Insights Analyst

The Center for Effective Philanthropy - Cambridge, MA; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Vacation & holidays

401(k) matching

Professional development allowance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Job summary

The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) is seeking an Analyst to turn survey data from foundations into clear, data-driven reports and recommendations for executives and staff. You will combine quantitative and qualitative insights to support strategy, performance, and organizational effectiveness engagements.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S./B.A., demonstrate strong Excel skills, and can communicate persuasively in writing and speaking.

Qualifications

• College degree (B.S., B.A.), or equivalent, and some work experience required
• Demonstrated ability to conduct high quality quantitative analysis and synthesize findings into persuasive recommendations. Comfort with running and interpreting basic statistical analyses such as T-Tests, ANOVA, and Chi Squares is required
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with computer programming languages, such as SQL and Python, a plus: these languages form the basis of CEP’s Online Reporting System and all Analysts will receive some training on these systems

Responsibilities

• Analyzing quantitative and qualitative datasets, often using basic inferential statistics and qualitative coding techniques
• Creating clear and compelling written memos that identify and highlight synthesized findings and recommendations drawn from analysis
• Co‑managing survey processes, question design, and innovation in CEP’s assessment tools
• Creating and presenting the results of assessment and advisory engagements to foundation executives and staff alongside client managers
• Actively participating in team discussions, collaborating on cross‑team projects, and helping develop CEP’s internal knowledge base and operations

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Excel

Written communication

Verbal communication

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) is seeking an Analyst to turn survey data from foundations into clear, data-driven reports and recommendations for executives and staff. You will combine quantitative and qualitative insights to support strategy, performance, and organizational effectiveness engagements.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S./B.A., demonstrate strong Excel skills, and can communicate persuasively in writing and speaking.