You're looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to Diversity and Inclusion. That's why we're looking for a Data Analyst to play a key role in interpreting complex datasets to derive actionable insights that drive the firm's DEI business decisions, strategies, and initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for...

• Leading efforts to collecting, organizing, and analyzing data related to diversity, equity, and inclusion metrics, including staffing trends.
• Collaborating closely with DEI team members to identify key data needs and requirements to enhance the department's strategies and programs.
• Researching and assessing data platforms that may serve the firm's needs for analyzing DEI data.
• Partnering with IT to enhance DEI dashboard, data visualization, data pipeline, workflows, and database(s).
• Creating data visualizations to communicating DEI insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborating with firm leadership, partners, and business units to understand their business needs, data outputs, and its relevance to DEI initiatives.
• Proactively identifying opportunities to leverage data analysis to address DEI challenges and opportunities, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment between DEI initiatives and broader organizational goals and priorities, leveraging data to drive consensus and action.
• Developing and maintaining reports to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of existing DEI activities, including quarterly data reports and PowerPoint presentations for the Chief DEI Officer.
• Conducting exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and outliers.
• Ensuring data quality and integrity and alerting necessary data owners to resolve discrepancies.
• Communicating DEI data findings, progress, and challenges to firm leadership, partners, employees, and other stakeholders.

The successful candidate will demonstrate...

• 4-years of experience in data analysis, statistical analysis, and utilizing visualization tools, with a focus on implementing data solutions within a professional services department serving an entire organization, or an equivalent blend of training and hands-on experience.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Experience translating data into compelling narratives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced expertise in Excel. Interest in learning about DEI.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential data with discretion.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data management, analysis, or database administration.
• Strong analytical skills with the capability to interpret complex datasets and derive actionable insights.
• Attention to detail with a keen focus on accuracy and data integrity.
• A client service-oriented mindset with a commitment to responsiveness and follow-through.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Ability to quickly adapt to and learn new software.

Investing your time and talents is no small matter-we know that superior service to our clients starts with an investment in you. Our competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and programs that support our employees' well-being, families, and futures reflect our pride in our people. From our DEI team to our senior partners, Venable prioritizes the whole person in order to cultivate the most successful of relationships.

Apply Today!