Data Analyst - Remote in TX

AVANCE•San Antonio, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Data Analyst transforms program and organizational data into meaningful, accessible insights that support program quality, continuous improvement, evaluation, grant reporting, and organizational decision-making across the AVANCE Network. Working closely with the Director of Research and Evaluation, the Programs Team, the Data Coordinator, and other organizational partners, the analyst works with participant-, program-, site-, and network-level data; develops dashboards, reports, and visualizations; identifies trends and patterns; and communicates findings to diverse audiences. The role also monitors data quality to help ensure data are accurate and reliable, with a primary focus on analysis, interpretation, visualization, reporting, and decision support. The position also helps create a welcoming atmosphere for internal employees, program participants, chapters, partners, and stakeholders. The analyst supports research and evaluation activities, analyzes program implementation and outcomes, and works with program teams to use findings for technical assistance, coaching, partner support, and continuous improvement. The role develops standardized reporting and data products, documents analytic methods and data limitations, supports data system and process improvements, and collaborates across departments and with external stakeholders. It also supports training and professional development on dashboards, reports, data interpretation, and appropriate use of data products. The role is remote in Texas and requires travel to various sites of up to 20% for work-related visits, meetings, and functions. Work is generally performed in an office environment. The salary range is $64,189–$96,283.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Research and Evaluation, Information Systems, Education, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
At least three years of experience in data analysis, reporting, program evaluation, applied research, or a related field.
Experience analyzing program, participant, service delivery, outcome, or operational data and translating findings into reports or presentations.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data cleaning, charts, and data validation techniques.
Experience using at least one dashboarding, reporting, or data visualization tool such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker Studio, or a similar platform.
Experience with data cleaning, quality checking, and documentation of data definitions, assumptions, and limitations.
Experience preparing data summaries for internal decision-making and/or external reporting.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate complex data and findings in plain language for multiple audiences.
Strong data visualization and data storytelling skills.
High attention to detail while managing multiple projects, requests, and deadlines.
Strong interpersonal, communication, training, and facilitation skills.
Ability to collaborate across departments and support staff with varying levels of data comfort and expertise.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials, including interpreting and adhering to FERPA and HIPAA requirements as applicable.
Ability to meet deliverable and deadline requirements.
Strong proficiency in Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, and other relevant technology tools.
Commitment to culturally responsive, strengths-based, and equity-centered approaches to data use and communication.
Ability to travel to various sites; dependable transportation, a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record subject to annual MVR checks and policy, current auto liability insurance, and ability to be bondable by AVANCE, Inc. are required.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work with interruptions and deadlines.
Ability to perform the described physical activities, including walking, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, handling objects, reaching, and occasional lifting or carrying of 10–30 pounds.
Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Research and Evaluation, Information Systems, Data Science, Public Policy, Education, or a related field.
Experience working with nonprofit, education, early childhood, family engagement, Head Start/Early Head Start, workforce, or community-based program data.
Experience with Apricot, Salesforce, GoEngage, Teaching Strategies GOLD, survey platforms, or similar data systems.
Working knowledge of SQL or database querying.
Experience using R, Python, SPSS, Stata, or similar statistical or analytical tools.
Experience supporting grant reporting, dashboards, outcomes measurement, or continuous quality improvement processes.

Responsibilities

Analyze program implementation, fidelity, attendance, enrollment, retention, completion, participant outcomes, surveys, assessments, and other data across the AVANCE Network.
Support development and refinement of evaluation questions, measurement plans, data collection tools, outcome frameworks, and reporting approaches; compile literature reviews as needed.
Conduct routine and ad hoc analyses to assess progress, trends, strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Support cross-program comparisons, cohort analysis, and longitudinal tracking when appropriate data are available.
Partner with the Programs Team to interpret data for program quality, technical assistance, coaching, partner support, and continuous improvement.
Contribute to grant applications and reports, Board reports, strategic investor updates, internal learning reports, and external presentations.
Develop dashboards, data visualizations, scorecards, and summary reports for leadership, program teams, chapters, partners, Board committees, and strategic investors.
Create standardized reports communicating key metrics, including enrollment, attendance, retention, completion, participant outcomes, assessment and survey results, and fidelity indicators.
Translate complex data into clear narratives, presentations, and recommendations for audiences with varying levels of data expertise.
Identify patterns, gaps, outliers, and data quality concerns with the Data Coordinator, program staff, and site leaders.
Maintain recurring reporting calendars and support timely monthly, quarterly, annual, and grant-specific deliverables.
Support development of data dictionaries, metric definitions, report templates, dashboard structures, and data visualization standards.
Partner with the Data Coordinator to validate, clean, prepare, and document data for analysis and reporting.
Use centralized data systems, spreadsheets, survey platforms, and approved data tools to extract, combine, analyze, and report program data.
Support improvements to data collection, storage, and reporting processes to improve usability, consistency, accuracy, and timeliness.
Ensure analyses and reports align with data governance, confidentiality, organizational policies, and applicable federal requirements.
Document analytic methods, assumptions, definitions, limitations, and data sources so reports are transparent and replicable.
Collaborate with Research and Evaluation, Programs, Grants, Development, Communications, Finance, IT, and other teams to support organizational priorities and program decisions.
Facilitate data review conversations that help teams interpret findings, ask stronger questions, and identify improvement steps.
Respond to approved data requests and prioritize analytical work with the Director of Research and Evaluation.
Build data literacy across teams by supporting consistent understanding and use of key metrics, dashboards, and reports.
Prepare accessible data summaries for leadership, chapter staff, partners, funders, Board committees, and other stakeholders.
Support partner and chapter conversations with actionable analyses and serve as a thought partner to program leaders on metrics, trends, outcomes, and improvement questions.
Communicate findings in culturally responsive, strengths-based, and mission-aligned ways.
Support training on dashboards, reports, data interpretation, and appropriate use of data products across the AVANCE Network.
Facilitate virtual and in-person professional development sessions using tools such as Screencastify, Mentimeter, Canva, or other interactive technologies.
Develop user guides, report guides, and other resources to help staff understand and use data accurately.
Improve dashboards, reports, and data processes based on user feedback; stay current on nonprofit program evaluation, data visualization, analysis methods, and relevant technology.
Perform other duties assigned that are consistent with the general scope and level of the position.