Data Analytics Systems Manager, MFP

American Nurses Association ANA • Silver Spring, MD

1d • $65,000 - $77,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Analytics Systems Manager for the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) leads the end-to-end management and modernization of the program’s data platforms, including data collection, validation, governance, analysis, reporting, automation, and continuous improvement. The role turns complex information into impact stories, performance insights, and practical recommendations for program leadership, funders, partners, and other stakeholders. Working closely with the Project Director and in consultation with the MFP Project Investigator, the manager develops visual impact reports, strengthens grant-related metrics, enhances online applications and fellow-support tools, and collaborates with vendors on secure, accessible, efficient, and scalable solutions. The position supports MFP priorities in alignment with the American Nurses Enterprise’s strategic initiatives and is contingent on federal grant funding and subject to renewal.

The manager serves as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for the MFP data platform, overseeing configuration, access, workflows, documentation, maintenance, enhancements, user support, and vendor coordination. The role ensures data quality and governance across the fellowship lifecycle; analyzes program and participant outcomes; develops dashboards, reports, visualizations, and recommendations; and supports annual reporting, grant performance measures, program improvement, and strategic planning. The position also creates system documentation and training materials, delivers user training, and works with program leadership, the Project Director, the Project Investigator, vendors, and team members to meet grant requirements.

The position is hybrid, with employees required to work at least 20% in the office. The office is at ANE Headquarters, 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 500, Silver Spring, Maryland 20906. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in data analytics, information systems, or public administration; alternatively, two or more years of related experience managing databases, program-management systems, or other data systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four to five years of relevant experience managing data systems, databases, reporting platforms, or program-management systems, including data analysis, system administration, and process improvement.
• Proficiency in system administration and database management, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and experience using data and analytics to support reporting and decision-making.
• Strong organizational, written, verbal, project management, and data organization skills, including the ability to translate data into clear messages for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a supporting capacity to expand MFP visibility through data.
• Ability to clean, analyze, and interpret data using tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Optimizely, or similar data platforms.
• Experience creating data visualizations, outcome reports, and executive-level presentations.
• Strong understanding of data quality, data governance, confidentiality, and privacy principles.
• Strong project management, organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• High degree of integrity and dependability.
• Ability to manage time, handle multiple deliverables, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize, appreciate, and adhere to the ANA Code of Conduct Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with fellowship, scholarship, workforce development, or nonprofit program data.
• Knowledge of survey design, data collection methodologies, and longitudinal data tracking.
• A forward-looking, innovative approach combined with the ability to create pragmatic solutions to day-to-day challenges.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary administrator and subject matter expert for the Minority Fellowship Programs data platform.
• Manage the platform lifecycle, including configuration, user access, data workflows, documentation, maintenance, enhancements, and vendor coordination.
• Partner with program staff to support application, selection, award, participant tracking, alumni engagement, and outcome reporting processes.
• Improve system functionality, streamline workflows, reduce manual processes, and enhance user experience.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, data dictionaries, system guides, and training materials or videos.
• Provide technical support and training to internal staff and other authorized users.
• Establish processes for accurate, complete, consistent, and timely data entry throughout the fellowship program lifecycle.
• Conduct data-quality reviews, audits, validation checks, and data cleaning.
• Develop and enforce data governance standards, including data definitions, collection protocols, retention practices, and access controls.
• Ensure data practices align with ANA privacy, security, confidentiality, and compliance requirements.
• Manage data imports, exports, integrations, and report datasets across relevant systems.
• Document data sources, calculations, reporting methodologies, and system changes.
• Support preparation and submission of annual reports by compiling and incorporating relevant content and metrics as part of the team.
• Review existing workflows, identify bottlenecks, and recommend optimization opportunities.
• Translate high-level objectives into actionable project plans and timelines with MFP vendor support.
• Design, deliver, and record end-user training sessions and support teams’ understanding of system operations.
• Work with the MFP Project Investigator to ensure technical solutions support grant programmatic objectives.
• Work with the Project Director on service-level agreements and contracts to support vendor compliance with grant requirements.
• Define key performance indicators for contractor deliverables and establish a regular cadence of vendor reports demonstrating MFP impact and performance.
• Analyze program, participant, demographic, application, selection, retention, completion, and alumni outcome data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Develop dashboards, recurring reports, and ad hoc analyses to monitor key performance indicators and program outcomes.
• Translate quantitative findings into clear narratives, visualizations, and actionable recommendations.
• Support development and tracking of program goals, performance measures, and outcome indicators.
• Partner with program leadership to define data needs and use findings to support strategic planning, resource allocation, program improvement, and demonstration of programmatic impact.
• Develop reusable communications for annual program dissemination and use.
• Identify best practices to improve internal system operations with future needs and budget requirements in mind.
• Partner with the MFP Project Director and team to meet grant requirements, including participating in internal and external meetings upon request.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Generous paid time off, including the week off between December 25 and January 1 and personal days off.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement contributions of up to 7%.
• Health and medical benefits.
• Career development and advancement through internal and external learning and development programs.
• Modern office spaces designed to foster collaboration and creativity.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level