Data Analyst

Position: Data Analyst

Location: Shared Operations (Roseville)

Reports to: Global Executive Pastor

FLSA Status : Non-exempt

Job Status: Full-time

The Data Analyst will play a pivotal role in transforming complex data into meaningful insights that drive ministry impact and operational excellence. This position supports Bayside’s mission by equipping pastors, campus leaders, and executives with actionable information about attendance, giving, volunteer engagement, discipleship growth, and financial health. The analyst will manage key data systems, develop dashboards and reports, and help ensure that every data-informed decision reflects Bayside’s heart to reach people, teach truth, and unleash compassion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Gather, clean, and interpret data related to attendance, giving, small groups, volunteer participation, and discipleship engagement across all campuses.
• Create and maintain dashboards and scorecards that provide visibility into campus performance, ministry engagement, and financial trends.
• Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports that track both ministry health metrics and financial KPIs.

Strategic Forecasting & Modeling

• Partner with the Finance and Strategy teams to build models for attendance, giving, budget forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Identify trends, seasonality, and key drivers impacting both engagement and giving patterns.
• Provide scenario-based insights that support strategic initiatives such as campus expansion, capital campaigns, and ministry development.

System Integration & Data Integrity

• Manage and maintain consistency of data across Rock RMS, Intacct, and related databases.
• Support cross-functional collaboration between IT, Finance, and Ministry teams to improve data accuracy and reporting processes.
• Implement best practices for data governance, privacy, and security.

Visualization & Communication

• Translate data into clear, compelling visuals that help leaders quickly understand and act on insights.
• Present findings to executive and ministry leaders with clarity and context, connecting numbers to mission outcomes.
• Develop tools and training that empower campus and ministry staff to engage meaningfully with their own data.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to distill complex data into clear insights.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, Power BI (or similar visualization tools); familiarity with Rock RMS and Intacct is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills—able to connect data insights to ministry impact.
• Experience working with both operational and ministry-related data sets.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across departments.
• Commitment to Bayside’s mission and values; a heart for the local church and community transformation.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.