[Hiring] Pipeline Development and Research Analyst II @Catholic Relief Services | CRS

Role Description

The Analyst II, Pipeline Development and Research performs high-value individual and institutional prospect research, combining traditional methods and the development, evaluation, and implementation of new AI tools and agentic solutions. Responsibilities include:

• Developing new and modifying existing predictive models that support the optimized placement of donors into pipelines.
• Identifying opportunities from donor data and AI solutions to extend the capabilities of prospect research, relationship mapping, and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems, Social Sciences, Economics, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in research and/or data analytics or demonstrated experience in independent academic research.
• Master’s degree in data science or data analytics or other higher degree with evidence of performing rigorous data analysis in research (preferred).
• Experience in prospect research (preferred).
• Knowledge of data available for understanding net worth and philanthropic inclination and affinity (preferred).

Requirements

• Knowledge of Python.
• Knowledge of machine learning modeling techniques (e.g. random forest, gradient boosting).
• Knowledge of social network analysis.
• Familiarity with agentic AI.
• Familiarity with prospect research for philanthropic fundraising.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau).
• Detail oriented, results-oriented, and proactive.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet all deadlines.
• Able to effectively communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Effective listener and able to understand intent as well as hoped for outcome.
• Constant learner and innovator, able and willing to learn new systems and software.
• Able to develop technical solutions to meet business needs.
• Able to provide coaching and support to others.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan for U.S. based staff.
• Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office.
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.

Company Description

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion, or nationality. Our relief and development work is accomplished through programs of:

• Emergency response
• HIV and health
• Agriculture
• Education
• Microfinance
• Peacebuilding

We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.