Data Manager

Alliant Human Capital•Chicago, IL

20d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Data Manager ensures accurate data collection and analyzes data for PBMR staff, stakeholders, and funders. In collaboration with staff, the role determines what data best tells the story of PBMR’s work and demonstrates its impact. The Data Manager supports evaluation planning, database training, data-fidelity checks, report creation, and presentation of results. The role also provides thought leadership by applying industry knowledge and best practices to advance PBMR’s mission and vision, support program efficiency and appropriate resource management, and help grow a culture of philanthropy. The position is based in Chicago, Illinois, and may require work during evenings and weekends, as well as travel throughout metropolitan Chicago and greater Illinois, including occasional overnight travel. The salary target is $60,000–$70,000, with comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, psychology, social sciences, statistics, or research methods; a degree in these fields is preferred.
At least two to three years of progressively responsible experience in data collection, data management, analysis, and reporting for varied 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 such as SPSS, STATA, or SAS.
Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
Ability to travel throughout metropolitan Chicago and greater Illinois.
Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations based on analytic trends.
Strong alignment with PBMR’s social justice mission and vision.
Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and visioning skills.
Ability to proactively identify challenges and barriers and seek assistance in addressing obstacles.
Strong collaboration skills, emotional intelligence, and professional maturity.
Demonstrated integrity, honesty, zeal, and compassion.

Nice To Haves

Coursework and/or laboratory experience with qualitative and quantitative methods, such as survey construction and administration, qualitative interviews, or focus groups.
Experience working with justice-oriented and/or direct-service-providing nonprofits.
Experience with Power BI and Tableau.
Familiarity with SQL or R.

Responsibilities

Define and document minimum standards for project operations, including assessing model fidelity, documenting practices, evaluating key indicators, providing feedback and course-correction advice, and offering technical assistance.
Analyze data to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Design and maintain databases and data 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.
Visualize data, write reports, and present findings to staff, funders, stakeholders, and external partners.
Support development of evaluation plans, database training, and data-fidelity checks.
Complete additional assigned tasks as needed.
Communicate effectively, listen and respond in a timely and respectful manner, and keep others informed.
Collaborate toward shared goals, participate in team initiatives, and build constructive work relationships.
Adapt to change, pursue ongoing learning, and identify creative solutions.
Promote quality, accountability, continuous improvement, timely completion of work, and responsible use of resources.
Support and model PBMR’s values and advance its vision, mission, and key strategies.