Data Analyst - Forecast Performance & Competitive Insights

POSITION SUMMARY

The Data Analyst- Forecast Performance & Competitive Insights will play a key role in advancing AccuWeather's leadership in forecast accuracy as well as project management. This position will support the Forecasting Operations team by comparing AccuWeather forecasts against those of other sources, identifying trends and deviations, and delivering insights that drive operational improvement and business differentiation.

They will collaborate with meteorologists, data scientists, and leadership to rigorously evaluate forecast outcomes and support strategic initiatives across the organization.

In addition, there will be project management responsibilities at times working toward improving our products and forecasts.

Must be willing to work on Saturday and Sunday, sometimes in the evening, to ensure needed data is captured and properly verified and reported on in a timely manner. There will be times when the candidate is asked to help during the week for vacation or sickness coverage. There is also the possibility that the position grows into opportunities for additional routine hours during the week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect, normalize, and analyze forecast data from AccuWeather and other sources across various geographies and timeframes.
• Develop and maintain metrics dashboards and automated reporting that reflect forecast accuracy, bias, timeliness, and reliability.
• Work with team members and Manager, Forecasting Technology on firm process and tools to complete tasks and report
• Produce actionable insights that inform continuous improvement of AccuWeather's operational forecasts. Develop them into Proof of Performance documents that showcase AccuWeather's Superior Accuracy
• Assist in the design and refinement of forecast evaluation tools, including visualization interfaces and comparative analytics.
• Support internal and external communication of AccuWeather's forecast superiority using data-driven evidence.
• Working with the Sr. Director, Strategic Projects, assist with project management and specification writing on an as-needed basis.
• Work mainly on weekends but also asked at times to fill in during the week for vacation and sickness situations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Working towards or have a Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Meteorology, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably involving large-scale, time-series or geospatial data a plus.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL; experience with tools like Pandas, NumPy, and visualization libraries (e.g., Matplotlib, Plotly, Tableau).
• Understanding weather data formats and forecast models is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical thinking and communication skills-able to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Ability to multi-task while staying detail oriented
• Strong communication skills, verbally and in writing, and ability to maintain a style, format, and philosophy as set forth by AccuWeather.

ABOUT ACCUWEATHER

AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world,has saved over 12,000 lives, prevented injury to over 100,000 people, and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making.

Billions of people around the world rely on AccuWeather's proven Superior Accuracy across our consumer digital platforms. AccuWeather.com is the #1 weather destination and one of the top 100 most-visited websites in the world, and our award-winning AccuWeather app delivers detailed real-time forecasts to millions of smartphones.

AccuWeather forecasts also appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations, and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network and AccuWeather NOW reach an audience of over 125 million on cable and streaming platforms including DirecTV, Charter Communications - Spectrum, Verizon, Philo, Frndly TV, Comcast's Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream, Roku, Xumo, Rockbot, LG, and Amazon Freevee.

AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally.

Dr. Joel Myers, Founder and Executive Chairman, established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the "father of modern commercial meteorology." Myers, a leading creative thinker and visionary, has been called "the most accurate man in weather" by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur's Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

AccuWeather is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

AccuWeather is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to human.resources@accuweather.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.