Remote Environmental Data Analyst Jobs in Chicago

Shape the Future of Sustainability Through Data

Are you a detail-oriented data professional with a passion for the environment? Do you dream of leveraging your analytical talents to drive impactful, sustainability-focused decisions from the comfort of your home? This is your opportunity to do just that. We're looking for a Remote Environmental Data Analyst who thrives in a dynamic digital work environment and is eager to transform environmental datasets into actionable insights that guide strategic change.

Join a mission-driven organization that empowers professionals like you to contribute meaningfully to global environmental efforts. With an annual salary of $42,640, you'll be stepping into a career that rewards purpose as much as performance.

What You’ll Be Doing: Key Responsibilities

As a Remote Environmental Data Analyst, your daily work will combine technical expertise with ecological awareness. Your analytical capabilities will directly support the strategic goals of projects ranging from climate impact assessments to resource conservation.

Core Duties:

• Collect, clean, and process environmental datasets using remote analytics platforms.
• Conduct geospatial analysis to support sustainability modeling and trend identification.
• Develop dashboards and reporting solutions that translate raw data into visual insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on research, data reporting, and performance evaluation.
• Monitor environmental indicators and generate alerts on anomalies or policy thresholds.
• Ensure compliance with environmental data regulations and best practices
• Present data findings to stakeholders, emphasizing their ecological and policy implications

Your Work Environment: Remote But Connected

This is a fully remote role, offering flexibility without compromising collaboration. As a valued member of a virtual-first team, you will experience the perfect blend of autonomy and interconnectivity.

What to Expect:

• Work-from-home setup with regular video meetings, team syncs, and shared digital workspaces
• Access to remote mentorship and professional development programs
• Clear performance metrics and transparent communication culture
• Environmentally conscious projects with long-term impact on global sustainability

You’ll find yourself surrounded by other purpose-driven professionals committed to using data for good. Our inclusive virtual environment encourages input from every team member, empowering you to lead initiatives and innovate freely.

Tools and Technology You’ll Use

To maximize your impact as a work-from-home analyst, you'll be equipped with industry-standard tools tailored to environmental analysis and reporting.

• GIS software such as ArcGIS and QGIS for geospatial mapping
• SQL and Python for querying databases and automating workflows
• BI platforms like Power BI or Tableau for creating dynamic data visualizations
• Remote collaboration tools such as Slack, Asana, and Google Workspace
• Cloud databases for secure, scalable data storage and access

Proficiency in these tools isn’t just a bonus – it's the backbone of your day-to-day work, enabling you to produce fast, reliable, and impactful insights from vast environmental datasets.

What You Bring: Qualifications and Experience

We’re seeking a candidate with the ideal mix of analytical rigor and environmental understanding. This position is more than just a technical role; it is for those who see the larger ecological picture in every data point.

Ideal Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Data Analytics, Geography, or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in data analytics, preferably in an environmental or sustainability context
• Strong command of data cleaning, statistical modeling, and data storytelling
• Knowledge of environmental compliance standards and climate policy metrics
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to translate technical data into strategic insights
• A passion for using data to support green initiatives, public policy, or conservation efforts

We value candidates who demonstrate initiative, intellectual curiosity, and a strong desire to grow within the evolving fields of environmental science and remote analytics.

Why This Role Matters: Our Collective Mission

Every data set tells a story, and your work helps ensure it supports environmental sustainability. Your role contributes to decisions that shape a healthier planet, from tracking emissions to modeling conservation strategies.

This position directly contributes to reducing carbon footprints, optimizing ecological resource usage, and advocating for science-backed environmental policy. You’re not just analyzing numbers—you're uncovering truths that influence global well-being.

Growth Opportunities and Career Trajectory

We believe in developing leaders from within. As a Remote Environmental Data Analyst, you'll have ample opportunities to:

• Upskill through sponsored certifications in GIS, remote sensing, or climate data
• Transition into lead data strategist roles or environmental project coordination
• Contribute to thought leadership through white papers and data publications
• Present findings at virtual environmental forums or sustainability conferences

Our commitment to internal mobility means that today's data analyst could be tomorrow's ecological innovation leader.

Ready to Make Your Impact? Apply Now

This isn’t just another remote job – it’s your gateway to an influential career in environmental data analysis. If you’re driven by purpose, fascinated by data, and ready to help shape a sustainable world, we invite you to apply today.

Let your expertise in business intelligence and geospatial analytics become a force for environmental change. Seize this opportunity to work from anywhere, while creating solutions for everywhere.

Take the next step. Your future in environmental analytics starts here.