Sustainability Data Analyst

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Sustainability Data Analyst

• Location: Boston-based (hybrid, 2 days a week on-site)
• Team: Sustainability Team
• Reports to: Senior Director, Sustainability Team

What this job involves - JLL's Corporate Sustainability team is seeking a Data Analyst to support greenhouse gas emissions quantification, data management, and audit compliance operations. This role will play a critical execution-focused function, maintaining existing calculations while supporting the team's transition of GHG calculation methodologies from Excel/Power Query to a code-based environment in Databricks.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on GHG quantification experience with strong Excel/Power Query skills, Python and SQL proficiency, and experience building data pipelines within an enterprise system. This is an opportunity to contribute to JLL's expanding ESG reporting requirements and help build scalable, automated data systems for corporate sustainability. This candidate also needs strong communication and collaboration skills with demonstrated proficiency.

What is your day-to-day?

Calculation Maintenance & Data Processing

Maintain and update Excel-based calculation workbooks using Power Query across reporting cycles

Process, validate, and move data through quantification workflows from collection to final calculations

Conduct quality assurance checks on emissions calculations and datasets

Perform greenhouse gas emissions calculations across Scope 1, 2, and 3 categories

Research and apply GHG calculation methodologies as needed

Methodology Transition to Code-Based Environment

Support the continued evolution of GHG calculation methodologies from Excel/Power Query to Python and SQL-based code in Databricks

Build and maintain data pipelines within JLL’s enterprise data platform to support automated calculation workflows

Translate calculation logic into Python and SQL, ensuring accuracy and consistency with existing methodologies

Test and validate migrated calculations against legacy Excel outputs

Capability to see where additional process or other data improvements will improve our calculation or data management approach

Operations & Documentation

Track data collection progress and manage internal workflow coordination

Support audit compliance by organizing documentation and maintaining records

Assist with ad hoc internal data requests and reporting requirements

Manage workstream trackers and ensure timely delivery of operational tasks

Communicate and engage effectively with various internal stakeholders

Data Quality & Improvement

Collaborate on JLL client emissions data improvement initiatives (Scope 3 Category 11) in preparation for expanded audit scope

Identify data quality issues and support resolution efforts across internal stakeholders

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental science, sustainability, data analytics, engineering, computer science, or related field

Experience: 1-3 years of professional experience in ESG, sustainability, or environmental data management

GHG Quantification: Hands-on experience performing greenhouse gas emissions calculations (industry-specific experience in real estate or corporate emissions preferred)

Excel & Power Query: Strong proficiency in Excel with demonstrated ability to build and maintain complex Power Query-based calculation workbooks

Coding Skills: Professional experience with Python and SQL

Enterprise Data Pipelines: Demonstrated experience building and maintaining data pipelines within Databricks or a comparable enterprise data platform

Data Management: Proven ability to handle data quality control, validation, and workflow coordination across multiple data sources

Collaboration & Communication: Strong communication and time management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience with Databricks

Experience transitioning analytical workflows from Excel to code-based environments

Experience with audit processes and documentation requirements

Exposure to Scope 3 emissions quantification and data improvement approaches, particularly client-related emissions (Category 11)

Knowledge of Workiva or similar ESG reporting platforms

What Success Looks Like

First 90 Days

Assist in data processing and preparation for emissions quantification workflows

Replicate, maintain, and update Excel-based calculation workbooks independently

Successfully execute calculations for straightforward emissions categories during the first quantification cycle

Demonstrate effective coordination and administrative support across data workflows

6-12 Months

Take ownership of multiple emissions categories and calculation processes

Contribute meaningfully to the calculation transition to Databricks

Support client emissions data improvement initiatives

Execute reliably during high-volume reporting periods

Who Thrives in This Role

We're looking for someone who:

Executes reliably during high-volume reporting periods and can prioritize effectively across multiple workstreams

Communicates proactively about challenges, progress, and ideas with the team

Works effectively in a distributed team environment and is comfortable collaborating remotely across different locations and time zones

Takes ownership of operational tasks and delivers high-quality work with minimal supervision once trained

Works collaboratively in a transparent, team-oriented environment

Why Join JLL's Sustainability Team?

Impactful work: Contribute to JLL's corporate sustainability goals and expanding ESG regulatory compliance

Technical growth: Hands-on opportunity to build expertise in Databricks and modern data engineering practices

Exciting challenge: Play a key role in improving client emissions data quality—a high-priority initiative heading into expanded audit scope

Collaborative culture: Work with a lean, expert team with strong technical leadership

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

• 134,200.00 – 179,450.00 USD per year
• Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

• On-site –Boston, MA
• If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• •401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• •Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• •Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• •Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• •Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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