Analyst - Assessment and Advisory Services

Analyst - Assessment and Advisory Services

Posted on February 06, 2026

As an Analyst, you will work closely with CEP’s energetic and diverse staff to provide philanthropic foundation executives, boards, and staff with data-driven insights to enhance the effectiveness of their work. The core function of the Analyst role is to create reports and share recommendations based on the results of standardized surveys of grantees, staff, and donors that CEP conducts on behalf of philanthropic foundations.

Analysts also work with individual foundations or groups of foundations on customized engagements focused on approaches to philanthropy, performance assessment, and organizational effectiveness. If you want to help grant‑making organizations to understand how they’re doing in creating social impact, this is the role for you. The analyst will be a member of CEP’s fast‑paced San Francisco, CA office.

• You understand that CEP’s work depends on the high quality of our analysis and, likewise, have high standards for quality control, task management, efficiency, and attention to detail
• You are detail‑oriented, organized, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• You are tolerant of ambiguity and recognize that a client‑centered environment is dynamic – work levels and schedules are likely to change in response to client needs – sometimes on short notice
• You enjoy a mix of working independently as well as on teams, and you bring a hard‑working, empathetic, and reliable approach to both situations
• You are confident in your work, but are humble in the knowledge that you are always learning and improving
• You are curious and ask questions; you thrive in an environment that encourages diversity of opinion

• Analyzing quantitative and qualitative datasets, often using basic inferential statistics and AI‑assisted qualitative coding techniques
• Creating clear and compelling written memos that identify and highlight synthesized findings and recommendations drawn from analysis
• Co‑managing survey processes, question design, and innovation in CEP’s assessment tools
• Creating and presenting the results of assessment and advisory engagements to foundation executives and staff alongside client managers
• Actively participating in team discussions and helping develop CEP’s internal knowledge base and operations

Please fill out our application for employment and attach a resume, your transcript, and a thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. If you have any questions, please contact our People and Culture department at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.