Data Analyst

Job Title: Data Analyst

Posting Date: November 2026

Job Department: Information Technology (IT)

Schedule: Full Time

Job Type: On-site

Location: Candler 111 Market Pl Suite 800 Baltimore MD 21202

JOB SUMMARY:

The National Aquarium is seeking a Data Analyst to support the National Aquariums data needs through analysis reporting and system knowledge. This position works closely with stakeholders to gather requirements develop necessary reports and improve how data is structured accessed and utilized across platforms such as SQL databases and Salesforce.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Essential responsibilities include:

Analyze and interpret data from multiple systems including SQL databases and Salesforce to support business decision-making.

Develop maintain and optimize reports using SQL-based reporting tools.

Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements understand reporting needs and translate those needs into effective reporting and data solutions.

Support Salesforce data structures reporting and general platform usage.

Assist with database administration tasks including data validation data integrity checks and structure optimization.

Evaluate existing data processes and recommend improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of data collection storage and reporting.

Ensure data accuracy consistency accessibility and usability across systems.

Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for reporting and data-related issues.

Work with internal stakeholders to establish effective procedures and system structures that support accurate reliable and useful data and reporting.

Collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders to identify data needs and develop practical solutions.

Support company mission.

Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications

Working knowledge of SQL and relational database structures.

Experience creating and maintaining reports using SQL-based reporting tools.

Understanding of database administration concepts and best practices.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into effective data and reporting solutions.

Relevant professional experience in data analysis reporting database management or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in quantitative technical business or related field.

Five or more years of relevant professional experience in data analysis reporting database management or a related field may be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree.

Experience improving or redesigning data workflows or reporting processes.

Familiarity with data governance and data quality practices.

Experience supporting multiple cross-functional business systems.

Experience working with Salesforce data models and reporting.

Experience working with Salesforce administration reporting or data management.

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Salary range ($58660-$71399 annual). National Aquarium provides an excellent benefits package including four weeks paid time off and six paid floating holidays and up to four weeks of paid family leave. Employees are eligible for health care (single and family) after 30 days of full-time work. Conservation day leave and 401(k) plan with employer match available.

About the National Aquarium

Established in 1981 the National Aquarium in Baltimore Maryland is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect people with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet. The Aquariums award-winning habitats are home to thousands of animals representing hundreds of species of fish birds amphibians reptiles and mammals. We are proud to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and exceed industry standards in all aspects of animal care and welfare.

More than 1.2 million people visit the Aquarium each year to experience our immersive exhibits and we reach far more through our science-based education programs and hands-on field conservation National Aquarium is one of the top three aquariums in the United States and the largest paid cultural attraction in Maryland.

Our Mission and Goals

The Aquariums missionto connect people with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planetbegins within the walls of its buildings but it does not end there. The Aquarium protects enhances and restores natural resources through education and engagement habitat restoration animal rescue and sustainable business practices with its conservation work guided by three overarching goalsto combat climate change save wildlife and habitats and stop plastic pollution.

Our Values

At the National Aquarium our core values form the basis for our beliefs about our organization our colleagues and ourselves and serve as the framework to guide our behaviors and actions to achieve our mission.

Connection: We take the time to build lasting connections with each other our guests the animals in our care and the nature that surrounds us. We communicate clearly and collaborate readily within and across teams. We engage thoughtfully with our partners. We practice shared accountability.

Curiosity: We center learning and growth in all that we do. Our people are empowered to explore new approaches. We support taking risks. We value diverse perspectives and bold ideas. We embrace change.

Optimism: We celebrate the power of positive moments and shared experiences. We seek out opportunities to have fun. We reconnect with our purpose through sharing successes with our colleagues.

Service: We are in service to each other our guests and our communities. We make intentional decisions and actions for the benefit of the people and animals within our organization.

Wellbeing: We ensure our people and animals have what they need mentally and physically to thrive. We are committed to improving the wellbeing of communities and sharing the healing power of natural for all.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Justice

National Aquarium values an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees volunteers and interns. Our goal is to recruit develop and retain the most talented people from a candidate pool representative of the variety of communities we serve. With a commitment to diversity equity inclusion and justice the Aquarium is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes an environment free from all discrimination and harassment.

In the selection and retention of employees volunteers and interns we do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief national social or ethnic origin ancestry citizenship status age physical mental or sensory disability sex (including pregnancy or childbirth) marital status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information arrest record family or caregiver status HIV status socioeconomic status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Our organization is dedicated to this policy with respect to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruitment training promotions performance management and separation and general treatment during time of employment.

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