Data Manager

Alliant Human Capital•Chicago, IL

18d

About The Position

The Data Manager ensures accurate data collection and analyzes data for PBMR staff, stakeholders, and funders. The role works with staff to determine what data best tells the story and demonstrates the impact of PBMR’s work. It supports the development of evaluation plans, database training, data fidelity checks, reporting, and presentation of results. The Data Manager also provides thought leadership by applying industry knowledge and best practices to advance PBMR’s mission and vision, support program efficiency, manage resources appropriately, and grow a culture of philanthropy. The position defines and documents minimum standards for project operations, assesses model fidelity and program effectiveness, and provides feedback, course-correction advice, and technical assistance. It designs and maintains databases and systems, analyzes and interprets data, identifies trends and patterns, and creates reports and data visualizations for staff, funders, and external partners. The role also documents and evaluates current data collection practices and recommends improvements. The successful candidate demonstrates effective communication, collaboration, adaptability, accountability, and commitment to quality improvement. The role supports and models PBMR’s values and mission, including radical hospitality, accompaniment, social interest, compassion, justice, respect for individuals, honoring diversity and difference, intellectual rigor, optimism, and collaboration. Travel throughout metropolitan Chicago and greater Illinois is required. At times, the position requires evening and weekend work and occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; the posting identifies criminal justice, psychology, social sciences, or statistics as relevant fields and notes a research methods degree as preferred.
Two to three years of increasing responsibility in data collection, data management, analysis, and reporting for varying audiences.
Undergraduate coursework in research methods and introductory and intermediate statistics.
Prior experience with nonprofit program evaluation, including design, implementation, and reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SPSS.
Functional knowledge of statistical software, including SPSS, STATA, or SAS.
Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Highly effective interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
Ability to identify improvement opportunities and make recommendations based on analytic trends.
Alignment with PBMR’s social justice mission and vision.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and visioning abilities.
Ability to proactively identify challenges and barriers and seek assistance in addressing obstacles.
Strong collaboration skills, emotional intelligence, and professional maturity.
Ability to travel throughout metropolitan Chicago and greater Illinois.
Availability to work evenings and weekends at times and to travel, including occasional overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, psychology, social sciences, or statistics; a research methods degree is preferred.
Coursework and/or laboratory experience with qualitative and quantitative methods, such as survey construction and administration, qualitative interviews, and focus groups.
Experience working with justice-oriented and/or direct-service nonprofits.
Experience with Power BI and Tableau.
Familiarity with SQL or R.
Proficient knowledge of Tableau.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate data collection and analyze data for staff, stakeholders, and funders.
Work with PBMR staff to determine data collection approaches that communicate the work’s impact.
Support development of evaluation plans, database training, and data fidelity checks.
Create reports and present results to staff, funders, and stakeholders.
Provide thought leadership informed by industry knowledge and best practices to advance PBMR’s mission and vision.
Define and document minimum standards of project operation, including assessing model fidelity and documenting practices.
Evaluate key indicators, provide feedback and course-correction advice, and offer technical assistance.
Analyze data to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Design and maintain databases and systems.
Analyze and interpret collected data and identify trends and patterns.
Create database reports to share updates.
Document, evaluate, and report on current data collection items and recommend improvements.
Create data visualizations, write reports, and present data to staff, funders, and external partners.
Complete additional assigned tasks as needed.
Communicate effectively, listen and respond in a timely manner, and interact with tact, diplomacy, respect, and composure.
Collaborate toward shared goals, contribute to team initiatives, and build constructive work relationships.
Support workplace changes, pursue continuous learning, and seek creative and innovative solutions.
Maintain quality and accountability through process improvement, meeting deadlines, monitoring performance, and seeking feedback.
Support and model PBMR’s vision, mission, values, and key strategies.