Data Research Analyst

Position Title:                                   DATA & RESEARCH ANALYST I

Department:                                      COMMUNITY ANALYTICS & RESEARCH (CAR)

Location:                                             TOLEDO OFFICE/HYBRID

FLSA Job Status:                             FULL-TIME,  EXEMPT

Pay Range:                                        $50,000 -$60,000

    Reports to:                                    VP, RESULTS & ANALYTICS

STATEMENT OF THE JOB:

The Data & Research Analyst I will assist in, validating, comparing, reporting and analyzing organization and community data to assist the Community Impact team and partnering agencies with advanced analytics and other data products. The Data & Research Analyst I will receive instruction on how to fill requests from this office to provide insight from the VP, Results & Analytics. This position will help maintain data collection and statistical analysis while also completing ad hoc analysis as needed. This data will be extracted from operationally based systems and requires a strong understanding of querying data for items such as mapping, budgets, performance, evaluation,  population identifiers, test scores, health rankings and other dimensions of program performance. Additionally, the Data & Research Analyst I will assist in identifying opportunities to improve reporting in support of both outside agencies and internal programs that assess indicators of quality, costs and outcomes. The Data & Research Analyst I will need at least intermediate subject matter knowledge of statistical methods and research analysis for the completion of complex assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Analytics: (70%)

  • Develop analysis and evaluations of reports including:
    • Evaluating reports regarding performance, utilization, quality of program and student measures against results from peer institutions
    • Assist in conducting analyses on cost performance and facilitate assessment of program practice patterns
    • Validation of data quality and reasonableness in reports and/or analyses of services prior to distribution.
    • Input of data visualization opportunities and report formats and graphical representations of data intended for broad audiences.
  • Assist in evaluation analysis by supporting the creation of complex algorithms to data which are extracted and integrated across multiple sources.
  • Work with database and business systems analysts to analyze products and programs, including definition of data requirements, data capture and storage, and analyses required to measure and evaluate performance.
  • Support translation of program and business needs into analytical solutions
  • Communicate and collaborate with other departments and agencies to address problems with data quality.
  • Create mechanisms to extract and reorganize data from existing systems for storage and reporting in departmental databases.
  • Maintain supporting documentation of measurement methods and algorithms, data sources and reporting processes.
  • Follows all appropriate data quality and security guidelines.

Data Collection, Assessment, Mining, & Scrubbing : (30%)

  • Assist in mining and scrubbing existing evaluation reports and data from multiple databases.
  • Research public and private evaluation and survey methodologies to assess aggregately aligned approaches for community.
  • Conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis .
  • Assess viability of Detailed analysis of statistical and research methodologies and program outcomes.
  • Keep detailed records on all actions, processes and procedures for change management and adjustment of evaluative techniques.
  • Coordinate with the VP to determine timing of development efforts and key milestones.
  • Work with VP and IT staff to identify and automate tools that deliver routine performance information.
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards and contribute to improvement efforts.
  • Review reports and analysis, write findings. Test datasets.

 ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work with VP to create training materials and organizational documentation.
  • Work collaboratively with data science team, community impact, and directly with programs
  • Identify and apply for grant opportunities
  • Actively seek continuous improvement opportunities
  • Actively participate and lead in local evaluation and measurement initiatives and activities
  • Safeguard proprietary processes and methodologies
  • Develop training and development materials
  • Conduct training and development sessions for large and small groups
  • Develop Results Based Accountability (RBA) proficiencies and efficiencies
  • Develop and execute project plans
  • Present reports and progress to stakeholders
  • Additional duties as deemed necessary.

 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Masters Degree (Quantitative Field) with an advanced degree (Biostatistics, Public health, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Informatic, Evaluation & Measurement) preferred.
  • And at least 3 yrs/ experience in the following:
  • Complex evaluation assessment and analysis
  • Implementation of rigorous evaluation methodologies and frameworks
  • Experience developing and implementing proprietary methodologies
  • Experience with Data Warehouse and BI systems
  • Experience collecting business requirements from clients and transforming requirements into reports and analyses.
  • Program management, development, measurement, or administration
  • Or, a comparable combination of education and experience.

 KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

  • Expertise assisting in producing analytic products.
  • Knowledge of evaluation & measurement methodologies, approaches, best practices and application
  • Research methodology expertise and successful implementation
  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines in a fast paced and changing environment with multiple competing tasks and priorities.
  • Support proficiency in the use of analytic and reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel, Tableau, ANDAR and any newly introduced systems.
  • Strong customer service skills and commitment to excellent customer service.
  • Ability to independently establish objectives, project plans and milestone goals.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good verbal, written and visual presentation skills.
  • Ability to anticipate requests and needs in advance and plan accordingly.
  • Skills to work effectively across internal functional areas in ambiguous situations.

To apply: send resume & cover letter to [email protected]

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.