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About the Company

Brendle Group is a sustainability consulting firm committed to solving the problems our clients face today while accelerating equitable climate solutions for the future. Our goal is to collaborate on meaningful projects that have measurable impacts. Since our founding in 1996, our company’s purpose has been to create lasting impacts that inspire and sustain our communities and our world.


Our portfolio includes innovative projects that address energy, climate, and water challenges for clients in the public and private sectors. We are a Certified B Corporation™ and a public benefits corporation (PBC) that not only walks the talk in our own operations but also pioneers new frontiers in sustainability. Our team members bring a unique blend of technical expertise, innovation, and agility to help anticipate and solve new sustainability challenges.


If this sounds like your kind of challenge, roll up your sleeves with us! There’s so much important work to be done. Learn more at BrendleGroup.com.


About the Role

Brendle Group seeks a Data Analyst to play a pivotal role in advancing our mission of “accelerating equitable solutions to address the climate crisis.” This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise to projects that make a real-world impact. As a member of our Engineering and Analytics Team, this role will work on diverse, high-impact initiatives that leverage data to drive smarter decisions and innovative solutions.


The Data Analyst will work closely with project teams to conduct analyses that inform design, decision-making, and strategic planning. This role provides comprehensive support for data engineering, analytics, visualizations, and tool development needs across the firm. In collaboration with project teams, the Data Analyst will help design, build, and maintain analytics tools including QA/QC systems. The position is accountable for supporting data intake and verification, ensuring accurate and seamless integration into tools, databases, and data visualization processes.


This position requires experience in programming, problem solving, database design, and effective communication skills. The ideal candidate will bring a continuous learning mindset, a collaborative approach, and interest in optimization, performance, and documentation.


Position Responsibilities:

Technical Consultant (80% time)

Backend and Data Engineering

  • Support development of data automation pipelines and extract, transform, load (ETL) processes that supply data for both internal and external analytics and data products.
  • Support development and implement workflows and management practices for backend and frontend software development that supports internal processes and external delivery.

Tool Development

  • Collaborate with teams to support the development of analytical tools that inform our work and enhance delivery of work including:
  • Data QA/QC
  • Automation
  • Interactive data visualizations and dashboards (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

Data Analysis

  • Performs data analysis to inform decision-making and/or strategy prioritization.
  • Assists with analysis workflows, process design, and quality control procedures.
  • Analyzes water, energy, demographic, and other data sources to create digestible summaries, interesting visualizations, and supportive communication resources such as PowerPoint presentations and report content.
  • Comfortable explaining analyses results and key takeaways to non-experts.
  • Supports various project needs and data processing requirements, including data intake and verification and data integration into relevant tools and databases.
  • Explore and leverage AI based tools to support data analysis and/or visualization.


Other Responsibilities (20% time)

Support other business operations and other professional development opportunities, including:

  • Continuously improve and develop internal tools, skills, and resources - sharing and teaching across the team when applicable.
  • Support company goals, collaboratively engage with the team, and communicate in ways that mitigate conflict and make life easier for the team and our customers.
  • Participate in company-wide, service team, and other meetings.
  • Recognize and uphold established standards to deliver consistent work products, including attention to branding and communications protocols.
  • Other duties as assigned or apparent.


Required Qualifications and Experience

  • 2-6 years of relevant work experience.
  • SQL experience in PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and/or other data management technologies.
  • Version control through Git or other tools.
  • Programming in Python, R, Node.js, .NET, Java, Ruby, or other directly related languages.
  • Experience with Excel-based tool development and model design.
  • Familiarity with other visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
  • Experience and understanding across different technologies and end-user experiences.
  • Excellent organizational, decision-making and time management skills with ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
  • Eager to learn and expand skillset.
  • Familiarity with and enthusiasm for sustainability topics.


Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Beyond the required qualifications listed above, we value adaptability and collaboration. As a small business, our team members often take on multiple responsibilities to support overall success. For this role, we seek candidates with a broad professional background who can bring additional skills or experience into one or more of the following areas to strengthen team capacity and cross-functional resilience:

  • Prior consulting experience.
  • Prior project and/or task management experience.
  • Demonstrated public speaking skills, including presenting technical information to a diverse audience.
  • Four-year degree with an emphasis in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience applying data analytics to develop visualizations, dashboards, and communication tools.
  • Working knowledge of IT infrastructure to support data backend processes.
  • Exposure to AI-based tools to support data analysis or visualization.


Attributes of Ideal Candidate

  • People-oriented and client focused.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Reliable and clear communicator.
  • Exhibits professional empathy, perspective, and cultural competence.
  • Ability to function efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Consistently produces high quality work.
  • Owns position responsibilities and approaches work as a problem solver and critical thinker.
  • Adapts willingly to changing responsibilities.
  • Tech savvy and confident in learning and using modern technology systems.
  • Self-motivated, ambitious, curious, and innovative team player with a passion for sustainability.


Salary and Benefits

Brendle Group offers a flexible and collaborative workplace with a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. Based on position requirements and candidate experience, the base salary range for the Data Analyst is $72,490-$103,070. Other benefits include:


  • Employer-paid health, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
  • SIMPLE retirement plan with employer match.
  • Flexible schedule, with summer hours and hybrid work options.
  • Paid time off, accumulating from your first day.
  • Paid holidays (nine per year) and two annual floating holidays.
  • Annual bonus pool and salary adjustments.


Location and Position Conditions

The project portfolio for this position is concentrated in the Colorado Front Range and Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Therefore, while we will consider remotely located candidates for this position, we will give preference to candidates based in Fort Collins, CO; Denver, CO; or Twin Cities Metro Area, MN. We provide flexible hybrid work options, including remote work opportunities.


Equal Opportunity

We are committed to inclusive and equitable hiring practices, recognizing historic inequities in the engineering, planning, and sustainability professions.


Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We want to encourage you to think broadly about your background and if you meet some, but not all the qualifications, yet bring strength in crucial areas, you may be a perfect candidate!


We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. If you feel your qualifications complement those set forth in this posting and are interested in Brendle Group, please contact us at hr@brendlegroup.com for additional discussion, referencing this posting.


Application Process

Please send the following to hr@brendlegroup.com:

  • Resume
  • Three professional references
  • Salary expectations
  • Schedule and office location preference
  • A compelling cover letter explaining how your experience meets our job requirements.


Posting Dates

December 1–December 22, 2025. Applications will be evaluated as they are submitted.


Interviews

Screening calls are planned for the week of January 12, 2026.

*In-person interviews are planned for the week of January 26, 2026.


Targeted Start Date

Mid-February 2026


*The hiring process will include several steps: an initial screening call, followed by interviews—conducted in person for Colorado-based applicants and virtually for those outside of Colorado or in the Twin Cities Metro area. Candidates who advance will undergo reference checks, and final-round applicants will complete a skills assessment to confirm technical proficiency and ensure the best fit for the role.


This job is not eligible for sponsorship.