Data Analyst

About the Role

The World Bank Group, a global partnership of five institutions aiming to end poverty and protect the planet, is seeking a Data Analyst based in Washington, DC. This full-time position in the Finance & Accounting sector supports budget, planning, procurement, analytics, and reporting functions across the organization for a term of 3 years.

Organizational Context

The position is part of the WBG Budget and Procurement function, specifically within the Centers of Excellence which focus on integrated, data-driven budget operations including reforms, automation, and enhanced decision-making support. The Budget Solutions unit leads institution-wide systems, data management, reporting, and technology-enabled budget solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and technical teams to identify data needs and opportunities for improving budget analytics and client services.
• Extract, clean, validate, and organize structured and unstructured datasets ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct exploratory analyses and produce visual summaries, dashboards, and recurring reports using tools like Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or R.
• Contribute to the creation, testing, and documentation of predictive models, reporting tools, mobile apps, and AI-driven solutions with senior guidance.
• Maintain and update reports, dashboards, data sets, and model outputs; address data quality issues and assist troubleshooting.
• Support user testing, documentation, and knowledge transfer to enable business users to leverage data insights effectively.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in information systems, data science, computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, finance, business analytics, or a related field with at least 2 years relevant experience.
• Proficiency in SQL and knowledge of a programming language such as Python or R with hands-on experience preparing datasets and supporting analytics or reporting.
• Sound understanding of statistical analysis, data modeling, visualization, and dashboard creation applied to business questions.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau to develop clear and actionable reports and dashboards.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, commitment to data quality, documentation, testing, and timely delivery.
• Effective communication skills for explaining technical findings to non-technical stakeholders and working collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Experience in finance, budgeting, performance management, or working in complex large organizations is advantageous.

Work Culture and Attributes

• Ability to anticipate and respond swiftly to stakeholder needs demonstrating a sense of urgency.
• Willingness to challenge norms thoughtfully and innovate for greater impact.
• Empowerment to take initiative and accountability for results.

Benefits and Inclusion

The organization provides comprehensive benefits including retirement, medical, life and disability insurance, paid leave including parental leave, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The World Bank Group values diversity and inclusivity, ensuring equal opportunity regardless of gender, identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Additional Details

Position grade: GE
Recruitment type: Local recruitment
Required language: English
Application deadline: August 13, 2026 at 11:59pm UTC
Term duration: 3 years