Background/IRC Summary:
Technology and Operations support the organizationโs work by providing reliable and scalable solutions for offices around the world.
The Data Team at IRC is responsible for the design and delivery of data technology and data programs at the IRC. Our team is committed to high-impact results by encouraging relationships across the organization, driving continuous improvement, and delivering value through the implementation of high-quality, strategic data programs.
Job Overview/Summary:
The IT-Data team is seeking a Business Analyst (BA) to support the Data Transformation Working Group in identifying and standardizing key business definitions. The agreed-upon definitions are then formalized and deployed into the Enterprise Data Catalog, ensuring a single source of truth. This directly supports AI initiatives by providing models with consistent, well-governed terminology, helping improve data quality, accuracy, and the ability to explain AI outcomes. This role acts as a translator between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that business terms, data definitions, and governance requirements are accurately reflected in Databricks data models and analytics platforms.
Responsibilities:
Job Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Management, or related experience.Work Experience:
Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Business Analyst providing high quality and advanced analytics for a complex, large not-for-profit organization and/or equivalent analytics experience in private sector marketing and sales Proven track record in leveraging leading-edge digital tools, providing advanced analytical reports, and proactively working to help promote data-driven strategic insights Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders. Knowledge of process improvement tools like Visio. Non-profit and international humanitarian aid experience a plusDemonstrated Skills and Competencies:
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent technical skills, including strong experience with SQL, complex relational databases, BI tools, and data visualization. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to devise creative solutions to complex problems and issues. Demonstrated ability to maintain positive, collaborative, productive relationships with diverse key stakeholders across the organization. Strong communications skills with the ability to listen and converse effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues on reporting analysis and insights. Sound judgment in maintaining confidentiality of donor and key internal business information. Passion for and commitment to the IRCโs mission.Working Environment***:***
Standard office work environment Ability to travel as required The Business Analyst will collaborate closely with team members based in the United States and must maintain a minimum of 3 hours of overlapping work time with the New York time zone.