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"OFFICE LOCATION Arlington, Virginia, USAThis is a virtual position that is flexible within countries where TNC has an established entity. This position is not eligible for relocation, visa or immigration assistance. There is preference for a Jackson, WY or Durham, NC location.#LI-REMOTE#PDN WHO WE ARE The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER The Conservation Impact Data Scientist and Manager provides analytical and data management support and leadership as a subject matter resource (SMR) for the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Program. The MEL Program is part of the Conservation Impact System Team in the Chief Conservation Office. The Conservation Impact System Team provides conservation resources and tools to help conservation teams learn and adapt faster. WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU The Conservation Impact Data Scientist and Manager conducts analyses and advances data quality to support adaptive management and organizational reporting and learning. They may lead a program or project related to monitoring, evaluation, and learning, data quality, and adaptive management. They collaborate with other practitioners, scientists, data specialists, and institutions to enhance TNC's practices.RESPONSIBILITIES and SCOPE Support program objectives by working in a complex matrix organization environment. May participate and/or lead a cross functional team. May manage a grant, contract, or write a request for proposal. Interpret guidelines, evaluate information and modify processes to adapt to changing circumstances for the program. Provide a variety of information to staff and others, contributing to conservation projects and ensuring workflow. Provide training for internal and external colleagues that support planning, measuring, and adapting. WHAT YOU'LL BRING Master's degree in science or data governance related field and 4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience manipulating, analyzing and interpreting conservation data. Experience managing a conservation database and developing or implementing data governance processes. Experience producing analyses for high impact presentations, reports, or peer reviewed publications. Experience leading or participating on cross functional teams. Experience managing complex projects including the financial aspect and coordinating the work of peers and partners. Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people. Experience engaging diverse stakeholders, resolving conflict, and codeveloping processes. Experience using R, PowerBI, and ArcGIS to analyze data and produce graphs, maps, or dashboards that support decisions. Attention to detail.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experienceappreciated. Experience delivering and reporting on grant objectives. PhD and 1-3 years of experience. Certifying, verifying, or characterizing confidence in data. Capacity building and training experience. WHAT WE BRING Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world! TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ. SALARY INFORMATION This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $76,200 to $117,100 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate's qualifications, specific skills, and experience. APPLY NOW To apply for job ID 55823, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC's value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we're

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