Job Summary:
World Wildlife Fund is a leading conservation organization committed to protecting nature and its resources. The Senior Conservation Data Analyst/Engineer will work with the Global Science team to analyze and manage environmental and socio-economic data, contributing to the development of data analysis methodologies and supporting conservation efforts.
Responsibilities:
• Support the development and application of data analysis and visualization methodologies and pipelines with the WWF scientists and program managers.
• Manage product and projects to deliver key outputs including the Conservation Navigator
• Perform analyses for select projects; apply advanced statistical and spatial analysis and programming as needed.
• Manage GIS software licensing and distribute software licenses to all users in the Network.
• Coordinate with software vendors to obtain and renew licenses and to handle support requests.
• Maintain data repositories, including GIS servers (e.g., Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online) by keeping software up to date. Maintain knowledge of other data platforms, including cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and cloud-based relational databases for use as needed.
• Develops and maintains data storage management systems, analysis pipelines, and visualization platforms to support conservation data needs.
• Collaborates with WWF teams to develop and implement new analytical approaches and methodologies.
• Analyzes and visualizes environmental and socioeconomic data to support decision-making and conservation outcomes.
• Evaluates and applies new developments in technology, data analysis and open-source tools for analysis and data visualization (e.g. D3.js, QGIS, AI).
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 6 years of professional experience in data analysis or data engineering, or 3 years with an advanced degree in GIS, geography, computer science, data science, environmental science (with a quantitative focus), or a related field.
• Proficiency in data Python and/or R for data analysis and automation.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript for web mapping applications.
• In day-to-day work, ability to routinely automate geospatial analyses, data processing, and reporting using tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, Python, or others, rather than relying on manual workflows.
• Working knowledge of cloud-based platforms for data storage, processing, and analysis.
• Comfort using AI-assisted workflows, including large language models (LLMs) or AI coding tools to help write code, automate repetitive geospatial tasks, or accelerate data processing pipelines.
• Exposure to and familiarity with environmental or spatial modeling concepts and familiarity with preparing model inputs and interpreting outputs.
• Solid project management skills with the ability to produce high quality work under time constraints.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills requiring knowing when to use courtesy, tact and/or diplomacy to effectively communicate with all constituents.
• Ability to demonstrate integrity in deliverables, behavior, and demeanor.
• Ability to show respect for the organization, the work, the team, and self.
• Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: COURAGE, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, COLLABORATION.
Preferred:
• Demonstrated experience applying analytical or engineering skills in a geospatial context is strongly preferred.
• Experience with AI tools in an ArcGIS or Python environment is a plus.
• Experience with conservation, biodiversity, or ecology projects is an asset.
Company:
WWF's mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. Founded in 1991, the company is headquartered in Washington, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.