Environmental Data Analyst

General Description

Under the guidance of the Project Manager, the Environmental Data Analyst will provide data-related energy and water conservation support to NASA’s Langley Research Center (Langley). In addition, this position will provide the practical expertise necessary to ensure that our customers are in compliance with applicable laws, NASA policies, Executive Orders, and Langley’s energy and water goals.

How You Will Fulfill Your Mission

Assist with the identification, development, cost estimation, implementation, measurement and verification of savings for energy efficiency and water conservation projects and initiatives

• Utilize various data management tools and applications to perform data entry, quality control/assurance, verification, analysis, and reporting.
• Provide support in utility and industrial electricity billing management, including review and extrapolation of billing data.
• Collect, calculate, review, and analyze trends in utility energy and water utilization data (with and without meters) at a campus-wide level and for individual industrial facilities.
• Identify and interpret patterns, trends, and correlations within utility, energy, and other data sets, including key metrics, such as cost, consumption, and reduction. Use data visualization and reports to communicate and explain findings.

• Examine equipment, facilities, and operations, such as wind tunnels and other industrial facilities, and provide data visualization and consultation on opportunities for improving energy and water efficiency.
• Champion continuous improvement in customer’s operational performance while providing suggestions on meeting potential anticipated future optimization and efficiency requirements.
• Assist with preparing training, marketing materials, and other outreach to broaden knowledge of energy/data management topics and services both internally and externally.
• Provide technical and administrative support to various customer stakeholders, efficiency strategies, and initiatives.
• Update energy management and efficiency planning documents.
• Prepare agendas, presentation materials, handouts, and notes for quarterly, annual, and ad hoc meetings attended by varying levels of management.
• Support the team and customer with the integration of or transition to new environmental data platforms, such as EnergyCAP, Hazardous Materials Management System (HMMS), etc.
• Support the team with ad hoc data requests, including spreadsheet creation or data cleaning for training attendance, deliverable deadlines, permit data, and other environmental data needs.

The duties and responsibilities described in this position description in no way state or imply that these are the only duties performed. This position may require that additional duties and responsibilities be performed.

Why We Value You

• You are able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
• You have a consistent character and do not yield to pressure to compromise or cut corners.
• You have a strong ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and customers by clearly expressing your intent and understanding the focus and purpose of the conversation while allowing each person to get their point across.
• You are open to new ideas and innovations and can create modifications or changes in yourself to adapt or suit a new environment/situation.
• You have faith in your own ideas and ability to be successful.
• You hold yourself to the highest standard and work to inspire your team to produce quality work.

Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, computer sciences, data science, mathematics, or equivalent fields related to utilities, energy/water management, and/or engineering.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of related experience within energy/utility management, environmental data analysis, data analytics, or a combination of related fields and duties as described above.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including transformation of raw data into summarized formats.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize tools such as Power Bi, SharePoint Lists, and online reporting software.
• Strong technical writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in energy metering, monitoring, and analysis tools, with general familiarity with platforms such as Energy Star Portfolio Manager, PI Vision, or EnergyCAP.
• Ability to perform basic programming, such as Excel macros, Power Automate, and other usage of Microsoft VBA.
• Experience using GIS-based tools, building automation applications and systems, metering data interfaces, and creation/manipulation of energy/utility dashboards.
• Knowledge of HVAC, lighting, industrial plant equipment (e.g., compressors, pumps, cooling towers, chillers, etc.), mechanical systems, and energy management.

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, and other such office equipment as necessary; may occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Specific visual abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Work Environment: Work will mainly be performed in an office setting and occasionally with irregular hours.
• Travel: A low to moderate amount of travel away from office may be required.