Job Title: Senior Data Analyst 

Position Summary: 
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Senior Data Analyst position.  Reporting to the Director of Grant System Operations, this role is responsible for conducting data analysis to support various analytic solutions. This position captures, develops and documents data definitions, business rules, and data quality requirements. This position creates and produces forecasts, reports, ad hoc requests, and dashboards. This role is responsible for interpreting data, analyzing results, and providing valuable insights to determine operational impact, identify trends, and uncover opportunities.  Additionally, this position actively identifies and defines opportunities for process and data improvements, contributing to the enhancement of data-related operations. Ensuring compliance with deliverable reporting requirements is a significant aspect of the role, achieved through performing quality data audits and thorough data analysis. 

The Foundation is hiring two Senior Data Analysts.  These positions may be hybrid-flex with the opportunity to work from the Foundation’s office in NYC or based remotely from anywhere within the U.S. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Data Collection and Analysis: Gather, clean, and preprocess data from various sources to ensure accuracy and reliability. Perform in-depth data analysis using statistical methods and tools 

• Data Visualization: Create clear and compelling visualizations, such as charts, graphs, and dashboards, to present findings and trends effectively 

• Data Interpretation: Analyze data to identify patterns, trends, and correlations that provide valuable insights and support business objectives 

• Business Reporting: Prepare and deliver regular reports to stakeholders, highlighting key findings and data-driven recommendations 

• Data Cleaning and Quality Assurance: Ensure data integrity and accuracy by identifying and resolving data quality issues 

• Identifying Key Metrics: Collaborate with stakeholders to define key metrics that align with business goals 

• Ad-hoc Analysis: Respond to ad-hoc data requests and conduct specialized analysis as required 

• Data-driven Decision Making: Provide evidence-based insights to support strategic decision-making and optimize business processes 

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business managers, data engineers, and data scientists, to address data-related challenges and find solutions 

• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest data analysis tools, techniques, and industry trends 

Qualifications and Skills:  

• Relevant experience in data analytics, statistics, mathematics, economics, or any other related discipline is preferred.  Experience with DOMO is required. 

• Proficiency in data analysis, data modeling, and statistical techniques. Knowledge of programming languages like Python, R, or SQL is preferred 

• Familiarity with data visualization tools, such Tableau, or Power BI to create impactful visual representations of data 

• Ability to tackle complex problems and draw meaningful insights from data 

• Excellent communication skills to convey findings and insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders 

• Strong attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and reliability 

• Understanding of business processes and the ability to connect data insights to business objectives 

Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000.  In addition to salary, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• 15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums) 

• Competitive dental and vision plans 

• 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution 

• Flexible spending accounts 

• Employer paid life and disability insurance  

• 18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4 

• Two ways of working: hybrid-flex, or remote work.  We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done.