Data & Systems Senior Analyst

Trajectory Energy Partners, a solar energy and energy storage development company, is seeking a Data & Systems Senior Analyst to own and optimize our internal data infrastructure, software platforms, and systems operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on making information accurate, accessible, and actionable.

Trajectory works with communities across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic to develop distributed solar, utility-scale solar, and energy storage projects. More information can be found at www.trajectoryenergy.com.

Specific responsibilities include

Systems & Software Administration

• Serve as the primary administrator for core company platforms including Airtable, Box, ArcGIS, etc.
• Manage user access, permissions, integrations, and configurations across software tools.
• Identify redundancies or gaps in the current software stack and recommend improvements or consolidations.
• Maintain documentation for software systems: how they're structured, how data flows between them, and how to use them.
• Evaluate and onboard new tools as the company's needs evolve – including leading implementation, data migration, and integration with existing systems – and lead team training on new rollouts.
• Implement and maintain data security protocols; formulate and implement data backup strategy.

Workflow Optimization & Automation

• Identify manual, repetitive data or administrative tasks across the company and build automations or streamlined workflows to replace them.
• Use ArcGIS to maintain and improve geospatial databases of project sites, target areas, and priority regions — keeping them current and easy to query.
• Support the development team with data needs related to project due diligence, land tracking, permit preparation, and interconnection research.
• Assist in the creation of standardized templates and processes for recurring tasks such as landowner outreach tracking, permit status updates, and site assessment summaries.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to improve operational efficiency and data accessibility.

Data Management & Quality Control

• Own the integrity of company data across key software platforms — ensuring records are accurate, complete, consistent, and up to date.
• Build and enforce data standards, naming conventions, and entry protocols across teams.
• Perform regular data audits to identify gaps, duplicates, outdated records, and inconsistencies; lead cleanup and remediation efforts.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports that give leadership a clear, real-time picture of project pipeline, site inventory, and operational status.
• Serve as the go-to resource for data questions.

Experience and Background

• Strong background in data management, database administration, or systems operations
• Graduate of Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
• You care deeply about data quality and know how to maintain it at scale
• Proficiency with Airtable or similar CRM/database platforms; experience administering these tools (not just using them) is a plus
• Proficient with ArcGIS and/or Google Earth for geospatial data management.
• Advanced skills in GoogleSuite, Microsoft 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Teams) and cloud-based document management tools such as Box.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail - you notice when data doesn't add up and you do something about it.
• Ability to manage high volumes of information across multiple projects simultaneously without things slipping through the cracks.
• Clear communicator who can explain data structures and systems to non-technical teammates.
• Experience in project management or operations preferred.
• Knowledge of energy or renewable energy development is preferred.

Benefits at Trajectory

• Health, dental, and vision insurance contributions
• Employee Equity Plan
• Professional Development Stipend
• Access to company 401k plus 401k employer match
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Wellbeing days

Position based in the Chicago area. Flexibility on working from home multiple days a week, and in office typically 2-3 days a week. Salary range is $80,000 - $100,000 dependent on experience.