Data and Evaluation Senior Manager

United Way for Greater Austin•Austin, TX

2d•$66,960 - $75,330•Hybrid

About The Position

The Data and Evaluation Senior Manager is a strategic leader responsible for advancing United Way for Greater Austin’s data, measurement, learning, and evaluation functions across programs, initiatives, coalitions, and community partnerships. The role develops measurement frameworks, evaluation strategies, and learning processes that strengthen organizational effectiveness and community impact. It independently leads complex projects from conception through implementation, translating data into actionable insights that inform decisions, improve performance, and demonstrate impact. In collaboration with internal departments and external partners, the Senior Manager fosters continuous learning, accountability, and evidence-informed decision-making. The position may provide project leadership, supervision, coaching, and evaluation guidance, while remaining primarily a hands-on contributor. The ideal candidate pairs technical expertise with strategic thinking, consultation, and facilitation skills; is comfortable navigating ambiguity and competing priorities; and builds trusted relationships that advance learning and improvement. The position is located in Austin, Texas, and reports directly to the Director of Data and Evaluation. It is a regular, full-time, exempt role with a hybrid work option.

Requirements

At least five years of progressive experience in data management, research, performance measurement, evaluation, continuous improvement, analytics, or related work.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience independently leading complex data, evaluation, or research projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Experience developing measurement frameworks, evaluation plans, performance management systems, and learning strategies.
Strong experience analyzing and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data.
Experience using data to drive continuous quality improvement and organizational learning.
Strong experience creating reports, presentations, dashboards, and data visualizations for diverse audiences.
Experience with Excel, large databases, and data analysis tools.
Experience with ETL software and Tableau or a similar visualization platform, such as DOMO or Power BI.
Experience working with Protected Health Information, HIPAA, and FERPA.
Adherence to ethical and professional principles for data storage, access, and analysis.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to create and maintain effective workflows across multiple systems, teams, and stakeholders.
Detail-oriented, tactical, organized, autonomous, and able to build rapport quickly.
Ability to thrive in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the nonprofit area or relevant public or private sector.
Master’s or Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education, Education, Public Health, Public Policy, Evaluation, Analytics, or a related field.
Experience with MySQL, Python, Apricot, and/or Salesforce.
Knowledge of early childhood, kindergarten readiness, child and family outcomes, educational systems—especially child care and pre-K—assessment tools, and community-based programs.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, monitor, and evaluate data and learning strategies across programs, coalitions, community initiatives, and grants.
Design and manage evaluation frameworks, performance measures, logic models, and learning agendas to assess effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
Independently lead complex data and evaluation projects from inception through implementation and ongoing monitoring.
Collect, analyze, interpret, and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to identify actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
Provide technical leadership by developing sustainable data extraction and transformation systems and maintaining technical documentation for the organization’s data infrastructure.
Facilitate learning conversations with staff, partners, and stakeholders to support data-informed decisions and performance improvement.
Advise program staff on translating strategic questions into effective measurement and evaluation approaches.
Develop, maintain, and oversee dashboards and reporting systems for program and organizational decision-making.
Create reports, presentations, and data visualizations that communicate needs, outcomes, trends, and strategic opportunities.
Develop and maintain data management systems, databases, surveys, and reporting processes that support data quality, integrity, security, and accessibility.
Monitor and troubleshoot data-related challenges and develop sustainable solutions.
Support grant applications, funder reporting, and organizational communications through data analysis and impact reporting.
Research and analyze community-level trends and indicators to inform strategic planning and organizational priorities.
Build relationships with internal teams, community partners, funders, and external stakeholders.
Support HIPAA- and FERPA-compliant data governance practices, policies, and procedures, and develop data management best-practice policies and procedures for staff.
Oversee relevant software licensing, reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with the Data and Evaluation team on projects supporting the organization’s mission.