Environmental Analyst

Job Summary: The Environmental Analyst will support project teams by providing in-depth data analysis, technical knowledge, and innovative solutions for a variety of environmental projects. Duties & Responsibilities: Develop foundational consulting skills appropriate for an early-career professional, including performing careful analysis following the scientific method, asking clear questions, documenting assumptions, incorporating feedback, and steadily increasing independence in assigned tasks over the first 0-2 years. Consistently deliver high-quality consulting services under direction of project managers on multiple projects simultaneously. Support project delivery in a manner that contributes to revenue goals through consistent billable work, effective time management, and timely completion of assigned tasks. Reliably support marketing and subject matter research and/or administrative initiatives Contribute practical ideas to improve the quality, efficiency, and value of Acorn International’s services, including ideas related to project tools, data organization, client deliverables, and internal processes. Assist project managers with coordination tasks such as preparing meeting notes, tracking action items, maintaining project files, updating schedules or task trackers, and following up on assigned deliverables. Collect, process, and analyze environmental and social data from various sources, including field studies, laboratory results, and regulatory databases. Utilize statistical tools and software to interpret data and generate actionable insights for project teams. Prepare detailed technical reports, charts, and presentations to communicate findings to clients and stakeholders. Prepare work products that are clear, organized, and suitable for review by senior staff, with attention to professional tone, formatting, source support, and alignment with client instructions. Support environmental and social impact assessment work by assisting with baseline research, impact identification, mitigation measure tracking, regulatory review, and preparation of clear, well-organized sections of reports and client deliverables. Conduct desktop research using publicly available sources, client-provided materials, regulatory databases, and international good practice references; summarize findings accurately and maintain organized source files for project teams. Communicate effectively with project team members, clients, and stakeholders to facilitate project success. Communicate proactively with supervisors and project teams regarding task status, deadlines, questions, workload constraints, and potential issues that may affect quality, budget, or schedule. Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in data analysis and technical processes. Perform quality checks on assigned work products, including reviewing data tables, citations, formatting, calculations, references, and consistency between figures, tables, and report text before submitting work for review. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Required Skills & Abilities: Effective time management and organizational abilities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and generate actionable insights. Proficiency or willingness to develop proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and other project-specific software used for data analysis, document control, mapping, or collaboration. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively. Attention to detail to ensure accuracy. Education & Experience: Demonstrated curiosity, willingness to learn, responsiveness to feedback, and ability to build technical knowledge in environmental and social consulting through project work, internal guidance, and independent research. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. Minimum of 0-2 years of experience in data analysis, environmental modeling, or a related technical role within the environmental consulting industry. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. #J-18808-Ljbffr Acorn International, LLC