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Program Information Analyst

Office: Headquarters

Location: Oakland, CA

Department: Administration & Finance

Job Type: Full Time

Overview:
We currently has an opening for a Program Information Analyst.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for managing program information about the work of Earthjustice's 10 regional offices and other departments and preparing reports and analyses of the information in conjunction with time and expense data from the Finance, Development or Communications departments for the Vice President, Litigation, Deputy Director and President.

Responsibilities:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Earthjustice case database and related data systems, monitor data quality and work with program staff to assure data is complete, accurate and up-to-date.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of new program information systems or revisions to existing systems.
• Prepare regular reports and analyses of program and financial information for management team and custom reports or analyses on request for Communications or Development departments.
• Assist headquarters departments and regional offices in finding or understanding program information; train department staff to make independent use of program information and the systems that contain it..
• Analyze monthly online research costs and prepare reports for regional offices and departments, resolve questions about research bills and billing practices with online research provider, oversee password administration.
• Assist in the preparation of new case approval materials and the circulation of those materials to the board for approval; maintain approval records.
• Assist Finance & Administration department and outside auditor in preparing annual financial report and tax returns, including-
• Request, track and tally contributed legal services
• Prepare annual case summaries
• Archive case approval materials in electronic form
• Perform other program information management and reporting tasks as needed.

Qualifications:
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Bachelors Degree; advanced education or experience in information management preferred.
• Strong understanding of database design concepts; basic command of SQL; database management and reporting expertise.
• Careful attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency with Word and Excel
• Ability to learn and work independently and quickly, set priorities and manage multiple projects, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work directly and productively with regional managers, attorneys, development professionals, communications staff, management and board.
• Ability to represent Litigation department effectively in inter-departmental meetings and to represent Earthjustice effectively and professionally with outside vendors and contractors.
• Excellent organizational skills, including management of deadlines as well as multiple projects and priorities.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and litigation process; law firm experience is a plus
• Familiarity with environmental issues

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a retirement plan along with three weeks paid vacation, 12 holidays per year, and a flexible benefits plan. We also offer an extremely congenial work environment and a casual dress code. We are located ½ block from the 19th Street BART station in downtown Oakland.