Senior Analyst, ESG Data and Reporting

Cox Communications, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation with pay

Paid holidays

Wellness leave

Bereavement leave

Time off to vote

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Parental leave

Military leave

Job summary

Cox Enterprises seeks a Senior Analyst, ESG Data and Reporting to lead sustainability data collection, validation, analysis, and communication across the organization. You will strengthen reporting controls and translate data into actionable insights for external disclosures and stakeholder requests.

You will support sustainability data systems, partner with Cox Conserves and business teams, and contribute to governance, dashboards, and assurance activities. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; or master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience; or 8+ years of experience without a degree.
• Experience collecting, managing, analyzing, or reporting complex data from multiple sources.
• Knowledge of ESG data analysis and reporting, data quality and controls, assurance support, process documentation, research, project mgmt., and data visualization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify data issues, evaluate trends, and develop clear conclusions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, documentation, and deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to business audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong business acumen, organization, adaptability, sound judgment, and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, consolidate, and analyze ESG data across Cox businesses and corporate functions.
• Support enterprise sustainability disclosures, reports, questionnaires, and stakeholder communications in alignment with Cox priorities and reporting requirements.
• Manage reporting calendars, data requests, documentation, and issue tracking.
• Review data quality, investigate variances, reconcile information, and resolve gaps with data owners.
• Develop dashboards, analyses, and executive-ready summaries highlighting key ESG trends, insights, and recommendations.
• Document ESG data definitions, calculation methodologies, processes, controls, and governance practices.
• Coordinate internal reviews and external assurance activities, including evidence collection, request tracking, walkthroughs, and findings.
• Support sustainability data and reporting systems, including data uploads, configuration, testing, documentation, and user support.
• Partner across Cox to improve the consistency, traceability, and auditability of sustainability information.
• Research emerging sustainability standards, regulations, frameworks, and stakeholder expectations and assess potential implications.
• Respond to ESG data requests from customers, investors, ratings organizations, and business partners in coordination with subject matter experts.
• Support ESG analysis for strategic initiatives and potential transactions, including research and preliminary due diligence.
• Contribute to other Cox Conserves priorities, including materiality assessments, TCFD, co-benefit analysis, and scenario analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

ESG reporting

Data visualization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher + relevant experience

Master’s degree + 2+ years

8+ years experience without degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Analyst, ESG Data and Reporting supports Cox Enterprises’ sustainability reporting, data management, analytics, and assurance activities. This role partners across Cox Conserves and business teams to collect, validate, analyze, and communicate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data.

Job Summary

The Senior Analyst, ESG Data and Reporting supports Cox Enterprises’ sustainability reporting, data management, analytics, and assurance activities. This role partners across Cox Conserves and business teams to collect, validate, analyze, and communicate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. The Senior Analyst will strengthen reporting processes and controls, translate data into actionable insights, support external disclosures and stakeholder requests, and help manage sustainability reporting systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, consolidate, and analyze ESG data across Cox businesses and corporate functions.
• Support enterprise sustainability disclosures, reports, questionnaires, and stakeholder communications in alignment with Cox priorities and reporting requirements.
• Manage reporting calendars, data requests, documentation, and issue tracking.
• Review data quality, investigate variances, reconcile information, and resolve gaps with data owners.
• Develop dashboards, analyses, and executive-ready summaries highlighting key ESG trends, insights, and recommendations.
• Document ESG data definitions, calculation methodologies, processes, controls, and governance practices.
• Coordinate internal reviews and external assurance activities, including evidence collection, request tracking, walkthroughs, and findings.
• Support sustainability data and reporting systems, including data uploads, configuration, testing, documentation, and user support.
• Partner across Cox to improve the consistency, traceability, and auditability of sustainability information.
• Research emerging sustainability standards, regulations, frameworks, and stakeholder expectations and assess potential implications.
• Respond to ESG data requests from customers, investors, ratings organizations, and business partners in coordination with subject matter experts.
• Support ESG analysis for strategic initiatives and potential transactions, including research and preliminary due diligence.
• Contribute to other Cox Conserves priorities, including materiality assessments, TCFD, co-benefit analysis, and scenario analysis.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; or master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience; or 8+ years of experience without a degree.
• Experience collecting, managing, analyzing, or reporting complex data from multiple sources.
• Knowledge of ESG data analysis and reporting, data quality and controls, assurance support, process documentation, research, project mgmt., and data visualization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify data issues, evaluate trends, and develop clear conclusions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, documentation, and deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to business audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong business acumen, organization, adaptability, sound judgment, and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred

• Experience with corporate sustainability, ESG, financial, operational, compliance, or other nonfinancial reporting.
• Familiarity with frameworks and standards such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, ISSB, or the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
• Experience supporting internal controls, audit, assurance, or verification processes.
• Experience with sustainability data platforms, business intelligence tools, survey platforms, or workflow tools.
• Experience developing dashboards, data visualizations, or leadership-ready reporting.

Up to 10% travel may be required.

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $81,400.00 - $122,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.