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UnitedHealth Group

Data Analyst 2 - Remote

Eden Prairie, MN · Remote

$72K - $130K/yr

... analysis of data and business processes. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from ... We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable ...

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Mesabi Metallics

Environmental Field Technician I

MN · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

This role involves collecting and analyzing environmental data, ensuring compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and company standards, and supporting environmental management programs. The ...

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How much do environmental data analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for environmental data analyst in Minnesota is $80,939.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,200.00 and $95,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an environmental data analyst do?

An Environmental Data Analyst collects, processes, and interprets environmental data to assess trends, monitor ecosystems, and support sustainability initiatives. They work with large datasets from sources like air quality monitors, water testing stations, and climate sensors. Using statistical and analytical tools, they identify patterns, create reports, and provide insights to help organizations make informed environmental decisions. Their work is essential in regulatory compliance, conservation efforts, and climate change research.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an environmental data analyst?

To thrive as an Environmental Data Analyst, you need a strong background in environmental science, statistics, and data analysis, often supported by a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with data analysis tools such as R, Python, GIS software, and database management systems, as well as certifications like Certified Environmental Data Scientist (CEDS), are highly beneficial. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help individuals excel in interpreting data and presenting findings to stakeholders. These competencies are crucial for ensuring accurate environmental assessments and supporting data-driven decision-making within organizations and regulatory frameworks.

What are the main challenges environmental data analysts face in their daily work?

One of the main challenges Environmental Data Analysts encounter is managing and interpreting large, complex datasets from diverse sources such as sensors, surveys, and monitoring equipment. Ensuring data accuracy, dealing with incomplete or inconsistent information, and keeping up with evolving environmental regulations can be demanding. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams—such as engineers, project managers, and regulators—also requires strong communication skills to turn raw data into actionable insights. However, these challenges make the work dynamic and provide opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

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Infographic showing various Environmental Data Analyst job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,939 per year, or $38.9 per hour.

Civic Data Analyst (Sustainable Mobility)

Trilon

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Alta Planning + Design seeks a Civic Data Analyst (Sustainable Mobility) for our Minneapolis office. This position is a great opportunity for someone who believes in the importance of active, multimodal, and sustainable transportation and who is interested in growing their career as a professional working at the intersection of civic data and sustainability. If you are looking to join an innovative organization and do work that connects people to places while advancing social justice, safety, and environmental resilience, apply with Alta today!
About Alta

Alta is a mission-driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people-centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity-and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions.

Founded in 1996, Alta was at the forefront of the active transportation movement and has spent nearly 30 years partnering with communities to imagine a more connected, resilient, and inclusive future. Today, with more than 225 staff across the United States and beyond, we are a global leader in creating environments that support everyday life, strengthen human connection, and respond to the challenges of a changing world. Alta offers the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to meaningful work at every scale, and be part of a team committed to making lasting, positive change for people and the places they call home.
Serve as a technical expert and analyst across various disciplines, project types, and regions. Develop prototypes of repeatable analysis in R, Python, and GIS to advance place-based sustainable transportation solutions. Over time, foster an entrepreneurial approach to analysis through staff training, research, tool development, and custom web applications.
Engage across Alta's disciplines to understand data analytics needs, priorities, and expectations, fostering a data-informed decision-making culture. Lead the development of new analytical products that align with the firm's objectives and the multidisciplinary nature of the practice. Collaborate closely with planners, designers, and engineers in tasks related to data analysis and visualization, ensuring the developed solutions bring valuable mobility insights and can scale organization wide.
Delve into data analysis and visualization components of client projects and R&D efforts, employing complex methodologies. Address mobility and access challenges through innovative analytical solutions, and articulate data-driven narratives effectively through reports, technical memos, and presentations. Be proactive in identifying labor-intensive processes and analysis, exploring avenues to streamline and automate them to create organization-wide value Work on a range of projects including active transportation plans, safety action plans, complete streets planning, safe routes to school, new mobility plans, and economic benefit studies. Each day, you will keep a community-focused perspective by pushing forward solutions that help communities inform narratives about people, address multifaceted community goals, prepare communities for change, and build a more just transportation system.
Required

This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to
  • Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or another quantitative field with demonstrated experience in the transportation planning field, OR a Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Sciences, or Engineering with some experience in the software development and/or data science fields.
  • Proficiency in Python and/or R, SQL
  • Proficiency in Quantitative Analysis: A solid background in data analysis, cross tabulation, and data interpretation is essential. Candidates should be able to apply data driven techniques to inform evidence-based decision-making in planning and design contexts.
  • Strong understanding of databases, GIS, coding, and familiarity with transportation planning at an advanced level.
  • GIS Proficiency - both open-source (PostGIS, QGIS, geopandas, etc.) and the ESRI suite (ArcGISPro, Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, etc.).
  • Ability to create informative data visualizations through code (e.g. D3, ggplot, matplotlib, plotly, kepler.gl, etc.).
  • Experience designing, implementing, and documenting analytical solutions using code. Ability to execute an analysis entirely with code.
  • Data specifications & database acronyms like OSM, MDS, GTFS, GBFS, GPS, CDS don't scare you.
  • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, similar products.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
There are a number of additional skills, experience, and education that would be beneficial to this position including, but not limited to:
  • Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, Math, or Social Sciences
  • 1+ years of experience in a consulting environment or public entity. You have experience working on responses to public sector requests for proposals.
  • AICP Certification.
  • Experience using Deltek VantagePoint.
  • Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees.
  • Demonstrated work of applied statistics or machine learning techniques to transportation challenges.
  • Basic familiarity with deploying analytical solutions over the web with the use of Flask, Django, Fast-API, Tableau, PowerBI, ArcGIS Enterprise, or R-Shiny.
Flexible Schedule
Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.
Compensation
The pay range for this job in Minneapolis is $65,000-$77,000 annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill-sets, and qualifications.
Benefits
Alta offers comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees:
  • Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans, Alta pays 75% of the cost
  • Dental/Vision: PPO, Alta pays 90% of the cost
  • Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
  • 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
  • PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
  • Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability 
  • Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities

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