Data Analyst — Samaritan's Purse, Boone, NC

Location: Boone, NC, United States

Job ID: 17911

Date Posted: Nov 3, 2026

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What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

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What is the opportunity?

Respond with Compassionate Action

We are seeking a Data Analyst to join our Projects team in Boone, NC. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Data Analyst, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

• Serve as a reporting and data resource for International Projects by collaborating with leadership, staff, and Information Technology to understand analytical needs, coordinate reporting priorities, and deliver meaningful data insights that support ministry objectives and operational decisions.

• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and responsible stewardship by gathering, validating, cleaning, and combining information from internal systems and external sources, resolving discrepancies with data owners, applying consistent data definitions and quality standards, and protecting ministry data through appropriate access controls and confidentiality practices.

• Develop and maintain effective reporting and analytical solutions by creating dashboards, visualizations, reports, and presentations that communicate ministry activities, performance metrics, trends, and outcomes, while providing timely and accurate recurring and ad hoc reporting for leadership and other stakeholders.

• Strengthen data systems and operational efficiency by building and maintaining database queries, API integrations, and ETL workflows; troubleshooting reporting systems and applications; testing improvements; and collaborating with IT teams and application owners to enhance data exchange, system performance, and reporting processes.

• Advance organizational learning and staff capacity by documenting data definitions, workflows, standard operating procedures, and training materials; supporting staff and volunteers in effective data use; collaborating with Program Management and M&E teams on activity monitoring, evaluation support, and lessons learned; providing situational awareness during disaster responses as assigned; and promoting the welfare and safeguarding of Samaritan's Purse beneficiaries.

• Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, GIS, Data Science, or a related field, with three to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Python or other automation tools, GIS platforms such as ArcGIS, Monitoring and Evaluation, disaster response, or nonprofit operations is preferred; 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, an opportunity to meet and complete the requirement is available upon hire.

• Ability to apply strong analytical, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving skills to define issues, evaluate and validate complex datasets, apply appropriate statistical methods, and draw accurate, evidence-based conclusions that support effective humanitarian programming.

• Ability to work with relational databases and data queries, including SQL or comparable tools, and clean, validate, and combine complex datasets while applying working knowledge of APIs, ETL processes, data quality controls, and documentation of data definitions and workflows.

• Ability to develop reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Excel, Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS, or comparable platforms; explain analytical findings clearly; prepare technical reports and procedures; and provide effective user support, training, and presentations to diverse audiences.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in international and multicultural environments, manage competing priorities and deadlines, develop and carry out plans, and adapt to changing operational needs while demonstrating strong organization, interpersonal skills, professionalism, discretion with sensitive information, and a servant-hearted commitment to the mission of Samaritan's Purse.

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

Domestic Full Time

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)

• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance

• Paid Family Medical Leave

• Term Life Insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• 10 paid holidays

• 12 vacation/personal days

• 10 sick days

Type: Full-time

Department: Projects

Location: Boone, North Carolina

Language Requirement: English fluency required

Travel: This position requires international travel of approximately 20 days/year

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Location: Boone, NC, United States

Date Posted: Nov 3, 2026