NOTE: The above Pay Range only applies to applicants who perform the job within
the US and to applicants classified by CRS as International Assignees. Staff
hired on local payroll would follow the respective Country pay range. Your
recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your anticipated
work location during the candidate selection process.
Job Summary
The Analyst II, Pipeline Development and Research perform high-value individual
and institutional prospect research, combining traditional methods and the
development, evaluation, and implementation of new AI tools and agentic
solutions, develop new and modify existing predictive models that support the
optimized placement of donors into pipelines, and identify opportunities from
donor data and AI solutions to support and the extend the capabilities of
prospect research, relationship mapping, and data analytics.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
Prospecting
Conduct proactive research and analysis to identify, qualify, and prioritize
potential high-value individual and institutional donors prospects aligned
with fundraising objectives.
Prepare and deliver prospect intelligence, including donor profiles, capacity
and affinity assessments, relationship insights, and strategic to support
donor cultivation and solicitation efforts.
Support pipeline development processes and prospect management activities by
identifying opportunities and informing engagement strategies for high-value
individual and institutional donors.
Agentic Engineering for Research, Prospecting & Risk Analysis
Lead development and enhancement of internal agentic AI solutions, in
partnership with GKIM and Analytics and Development Operations, for
prospecting and prospect research, including both individual and
institutional donors, and identifying relationships between donors, including
solutions that incorporate data from an internal graph database
Lead development of internal agentic solutions, in partnership with GKIM and
Analytics and Development Operations, for the incorporation of near real time
data from external sources
Contribute to the design and implementation of AI-enabled solutions for
prospect risk analysis and evaluation of aligned with organizational
priorities and stakeholder needs.
Assess and support the adoption of internally developed and vendor provided
AI tools that strengthen research, prospecting, and analytical capabilities.
Predictive Analytics
Develop predictive models, using machine learning techniques, to optimize
placement of donors in pipelines and programs
Optimize model performance, perform regular model runs, lead regular updates
to models, and develop near real-time availability of model results, through
an understanding of internal data, systems, and platforms in coordination
with the Data and Platform Systems team
Translate predictive analytics and graph database into actionable
recommendations that support donor engagement and strategic decision-making
across GREM.
Data Discovery
Assist in the evaluation of internal and vendor supplied data for utility,
accuracy, and potential incorporation into predictive modeling, reporting,
and strategic approaches to engage donors
Support the expansion and ongoing enhancement of donor graph database through
the incorporation of existing and new relational data to facilitate
opportunities with individual and institutional prospects
Conduct regular analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that
strengthen donor understanding and fundraising strategies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Python
Knowledge of machine learning modeling techniques (e.g. random forest,
gradient boosting)
Knowledge of social network analysis
Familiarity with agentic AI
Familiarity with prospect research for philanthropic fundraising
Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau)
Detail oriented, results-oriented and proactive
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet all
deadlines
Able to effectively communicate, coordinate and collaborate with various
stakeholders
Effective listener and able to understand intent as well as hoped for
outcome
Constant learner and innovator, able and willing to learn new systems and
software
Able to develop technical solutions to meet business needs
Able to provide coaching and support to others
Required Languages: Fluency in English required.
Travel: None
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems, Social
Sciences, Economics, and related fields
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in research and/or data
analytics or demonstrated experience in independent academic research
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in data science or data analytics or other higher degree with
evidence of performing rigorous data analysis in research
Experience in prospect research
Knowledge of data available for understanding net worth and philanthropic
inclination and affinity
Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own
actions.
Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding
Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse
teams.
Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide
an opportunity to learn new things.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a
culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their
full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and
implementing agency strategy and team priorities.
WHAT WE OFFER
CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical,
dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan.
Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based
on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform
the role. CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture
committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of
the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to
save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without
regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and
development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV,
health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as
a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our
values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies
reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse
and exploitation.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the
event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the
assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job
and the needs of the agency.
CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff
and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful
candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.
CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the
rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults -
to live free from abuse and harm.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill,
effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
General Requirements
CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work
where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work
permit eligibility requirements. All positions requiring residence or frequent
travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical
clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government
administered medical examination.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the
countries where we have CRS offices.