Data Analyst at Blue Ridge Area Food Bank in Verona, VA, USA

Job description

• Do you enjoy working with data and turning information into meaningful insights that help organizations make better decisions? Are you interested in using your analytical and technical skills to support a mission-driven nonprofit? Bring your attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and passion for data to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank as our next Data Analyst. This is an exciting new opportunity to join our growing Data, Technology and Evaluation team.
• This is an entry- to mid-level role ideal for candidates who are building their careers in data analytics and information systems while contributing to meaningful work that strengthens communities across our region.
• The Data Analyst plays an important role in supporting the Food Bank's operations by analyzing program and operational data, maintaining reports and dashboards, and helping staff access reliable information for decision-making. This position works closely with multiple departments to ensure data accuracy, develop reporting tools, and support systems that track food distribution, inventory management, and program outcomes.
• This role contributes to the organization's ability to measure impact, maintain compliance with grant and program requirements, and improve operational efficiency through effective use of data systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing program and operational data
• Maintaining reports and dashboards
• Helping staff access reliable information for decision-making
• Working closely with multiple departments to ensure data accuracy
• Developing reporting tools
• Supporting systems that track food distribution, inventory management, and program outcomes
• Contributing to the organization's ability to measure impact, maintain compliance with grant and program requirements, and improve operational efficiency through effective use of data systems and reporting tools

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or Business or Business Administration with emphasis on applying data to organizational decision-making; Information Systems & Technology, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in data analytics.
• Beginner to Intermediate level SQL skills including writing queries and creating views.
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or other data visualization tools.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with enterprise-level data systems or databases.
• Experience organizing, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience creating reports, dashboards, or data visualizations to communicate insights to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff across departments.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as ERP platforms or Salesforce.
• Experience with data reporting for grants, programs, or operational performance metrics.
• Experience working in a nonprofit environment.

Skills

Required

• SQL (Beginner to Intermediate)
• Microsoft Excel (strong proficiency)
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Report and dashboard creation
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Verbal and written communication
• Collaboration

Preferred

• Nonprofit experience

Benefits

• The Data Analyst role is full-time and offers a collaborative work environment, excellent and affordable health, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off (including a week between the Christmas and New Year's holidays), and a remote/work-from-home option of 1 day per week (4 per month).
• The hiring range is $65,000 to $75,000 annualized.