[Hiring] Spatial & Data Analyst @The Nature Conservancy

Role Description

The Global Tackle Climate Change team is recruiting a Spatial & Data Analyst to work on the Clean Energy Transition (CET) team - an interdisciplinary team focused on accelerating the renewable energy transition to support climate, conservation, and community goals. The analyst will play a key role in advancing the science and analytical foundation of TNC’s clean energy transition strategies.

• Compile, clean, and synthesize datasets related to social and ecological indicators, land use, and renewable energy.
• Conduct spatial analysis, mapping, and data visualization using GIS tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS) to support ongoing science workflows.
• Perform statistical analyses in R or Python to support ecological, social, and energy related datasets.
• Support impact evaluation and monitoring by refining datasets and indicators, supporting analyses, and helping synthesize findings related to TNC’s 2030 goals.
• Carry out literature reviews, background research, and preparation of technical materials.
• Demonstrate ability to use AI assisted tools to support rapid research synthesis, internal briefings, and communication materials.
• Prepare clear, timely written and visual materials, including internal briefings, slide decks, reports, and publication inputs, that translate technical analyses into actionable insights for decision makers and the CET team.
• Support and coordinate with regional teams to track emerging science questions and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in environmental science, geography, ecology, sustainability science, data science, or a related field, and 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Applied experience with GIS and spatial analysis tools (e.g. QGIS, ArcGIS) for mapping and visualization.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct spatial analysis and working with geospatial datasets.
• Proficiency in performing statistical analyses in R or Python.
• Experience synthesizing scientific information and preparing clear written materials.
• Capacity to work effectively across cultures and time zones.
• Fluency (written and spoken) in English is required.

Requirements

• Familiarity with renewable energy concepts or energy systems literacy.
• Broad understanding of policy structures and mechanisms related to global climate goals and net zero commitments.
• Experience with sustainability, climate, or conservation‑related research or projects, gained through academic or professional work.
• Exposure to remote sensing datasets and workflows.
• Demonstrated familiarity with impact evaluation, MEL, or indicator development.
• Experience working in different countries and cultural contexts.
• Demonstrated ability using AI assisted tools for research or communications.
• Skill with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Multilingual or cross-cultural experience.

Benefits

• Competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.
• Flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of employees.