Data Analyst

St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB)

Job Title : Data Analyst

Immediate Supervisor : Director of Technology Services

Employees Supervised : N / A

FLSA : Exempt

General Description / Position Summary :

The Data Analyst is a key member of St. Louis Area Foodbank team and leads data analytics, client reporting, forecasting, organizational projects, and data mining for strategic insights, opportunities, and efficiencies to support operational excellence. The Data Analyst provides insight into the best ways the Foodbank can achieve its mission of building a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems by leveraging data analytics. This individual will address complex organizational challenges and operate as an internal consultant to analyze data to develop and recommend strategic improvements. The Data Analyst will be essential in the Foodbank's effort to continually define its impact in its service territories. In this role, the Data Analyst will interface on a regular basis with Foodbank leaders to support organizational efficiencies to further our mission. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of data analytical technical skills, business acumen, project management, and interpersonal savvy.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Serve as the organization's subject matter expert for data analytics, strategic analysis, reporting, and project management.
• Ensure compliance to all Feeding America contract requirements as it relates to data.
• Provide analytic and consultative support to internal stakeholders in support of our mission :

Gather data from various sources, model the data, develop tools to visualize patterns and trends, and work with key stakeholders to analyze needs, trends, and / or evaluate current programs and initiatives.

• Lead the interpretation of raw data, statistical results or otherwise compiled information from internal and external sources.
• Present analyzed data via tools (i.e., charts, maps, trendlines, dashboards, etc.) and visualizations.
• Assist key stakeholders to identify, gather and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and measurements, and work to put systems in place that can make that information available to the resources that need it.
• Assist key stakeholders in arriving at data-driven recommendations such as possible new initiatives that directly impact neighbors struggling with food insecurity.
• Develop and assemble reports as requested for key stakeholders.
• Serve as the organization's Dynamics NAV subject matter expert.
• Assist in driving the vision of a data-driven organization to reality by assisting in various data infrastructure and data governance efforts :

Work with all departments within the Foodbank to support and improve the organization's data procedures, policies, security guidelines, expectations, and execution.

• Perform requirements analysis for data efforts that feed reports and dashboards.
• Lead efforts to create custom data dashboards to meet the needs of the Foodbank and assist in efforts such as grant reporting and forecasting.
• Create and maintain documentation for data analysis efforts including requirements, design, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and manuals.
• Lead and execute the Foodbank By The Numbers (FBBTN) project annually.
• Extract and combine data from multiple sources, both internal and external, for reporting and analysis.
• Partner with Foodbank leadership to lead and deliver strategic organizational-wide projects including planning, requirements gathering, management, analysis, and training.
• Contribute to the creation and delivery of strategic presentations needed for Executive Leadership Team and Foodbank Board of Directors review.
• Lead the development of SOPs for data reporting and analysis.
• Gather, analyze, and forecast large amounts of information quickly and problem solve effectively.
• Perform ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Complete other special projects as assigned based on business and organizational needs.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university required.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of data analytics and business intelligence experience required, with direct responsibility for applying technology.
• Extensive experience with the following technologies and solutions :

Microsoft Dynamics NAV (front / back-end).

• Microsoft 365 business applications.
• Microsoft Azure environment.
• Microsoft SQL, preferably in Azure.
• Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps).
• SharePoint lists.
• Tableau
• Jet Reports / Jet Analytics
• Qualtrics
• Extensive experience in the following key competencies :

Developing and managing a data warehouse.

• Creating and optimizing SQL queries and database performance.
• Stored procedures.
• Data masking / anonymization.
• Data analysis and business intelligence best practices.
• Data architecture, management and security.
• Gathering, documenting and executing on business and solution requirements.
• Assisting stakeholders with defining requirements and collecting data.
• Determining where to find the source of an otherwise obscure data request.
• Experience in the following fields preferred : Mathematics, Economics, Project Management, Social Science Research, and Data Analytics Framework.
• Previous non-profit experience preferred.
• Experience in the food banking system, consumer-packaged goods food industry or retail food distribution preferred.
• Understanding and application of descriptive statistics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to create, tailor and deliver presentations to various target audiences and stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Passion for the Foodbank's mission and the ability to demonstrate SLAFB's Core Values (Evolve, People Centric, Integrity, Courage).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a

Work Schedule :

• Monday - Friday onsite at the SLAFB facility and in the community as needed.
• However, flexibility will be granted as appropriate in accordance with the SLAFB's Remote Work / Working From Home Policy.
• Occasional weekend (Saturday / Sunday) or evening hours may be required.
• Meeting attendance may require overnight travel.

The impact you'll make :

At the St. Louis Area Foodbank, we are working to build a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems. With the dedicated partnership of nearly 600 hunger-relief programs and local agencies - including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and residential programs - we are responding to hunger in communities across 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois by distributing food to more than 400,000 people every year.

Since opening in 1975 , and with the tremendous support and generosity of this community, the St. Louis Area Foodbank has grown to become our region's largest food distribution charity dedicated to feeding those in need. Together, we are feeding people and working to address the root causes of hunger for lasting impact every day.

About the St. Louis Area Foodbank :

• The St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) is a member of Feeding America, which is a national network of 200 food banks all working together for the common goal of ensuring equitable access to nutritious food.
• This nationwide network offers us a variety of resources, like food, funds, best practices, and gives our work a much bigger, louder voice than we could hope to have on our own.
• The St. Louis Area Foodbank supports 26 counties - 14 in Missouri and 12 in Illinois - thus serves, supports and stewards a diverse group of stakeholders across our region, as well as serves as a member of Feeding Missouri (the 6 Feeding America Food Banks in Missouri) and Feeding Illinois (the 7 Feeding America Food Banks in Illinois).
• As a food bank, we collect food from a variety of sources, such as manufacturers, retail stores, farmers, and individual donors.
• We then store, sort, and repackage that food at the highest safety standards and finally distribute that food to our network of agencies and programs, which work directly with people in the community.
• We facilitate the movement of food safely and efficiently and offer the kinds of resources and support to our partner agencies that a single food pantry or shelter could not hope to access on its own.
• VISION : A nutritionally secure Missouri and Illinois.
• MISSION : Building a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems.

What we can offer you :

Beyond a great mission, dedicated team members, and an incredible opportunity to truly make a difference in our community, you will be generously rewarded for your contributions including :

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• 403b plan with robust company match
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, group company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and more!)

We work hard, play hard and change lives - so apply to join our Foodbank Family!

Social Responsibility Statement

You are welcome at the St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) for who you are. At the SLAFB, we strive to empower our team to embrace and celebrate who they are. We cultivate a fair work environment that fosters belonging and respects and values people with varied backgrounds, demographics, identities and disabilities. Doing so strengthens our organization, cultivates a culture where everyone feels valued and can bring their best selves to the SLAFB. This enables us to nourish people, empower communities, and transform systems. At the SLAFB, we cultivate a respectful and empowered workplace that embraces a broad range of lived experiences and viewpoints. We are committed to building a team that reflects the neighbors and communities we serve in the bi-state region to enhance engagement and connectivity with all key stakeholders.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Performance of other duties may be requested. Evaluations will be in part based upon performance of the tasks listed in this job description. St. Louis Area Foodbank has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment.

Revised September 2025