Data & Performance Specialist - SEMO RISE

Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri•Cape Girardeau, MO

About The Position

Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri (CPSEMO) is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to serve as the Data & Performance Specialist for SEMO RISE (Regional Industry Skills and Employment), a regional workforce development initiative serving 14 counties across Southeast Missouri. SEMO RISE focuses on skilled trades and construction, and information technology (IT), with an emphasis on commercial drone technology and its applications across industries. The initiative strengthens workforce pathways by connecting individuals to education, occupational training, industry-recognized skills, and employment opportunities aligned with employer demand. The Data & Performance Specialist manages participant data, maintains data quality and integrity, tracks program performance, and prepares required grant reports and supporting documentation. Working under the direction of the SEMO RISE Project Manager, the specialist ensures that participant records, performance metrics, and project outcomes are accurate, complete, current, and appropriately documented. The specialist supports data-informed decision-making, monitors progress toward grant objectives, identifies reporting gaps, and helps ensure program activities and outcomes are documented in accordance with applicable grant requirements. The position requires analytical, organizational, technical, and communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality. The role may require occasional travel throughout the service area to support data collection, coordinate with project partners, participate in meetings, and assist with program monitoring activities.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate, complete, and current participant records in designated program databases, information management systems, and reporting platforms.
Coordinate with the Project Manager and program partners to obtain missing information and resolve discrepancies in participant records.
Track progress toward SEMO RISE grant objectives, performance targets, milestones, and deliverables; identify potential gaps, trends, or areas requiring corrective action.
Support the development and maintenance of performance tracking tools, such as spreadsheets, dashboards, and reports.
Provide regular performance updates to the Project Manager to support program planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement.
Support the collection and organization of participant success stories and other documented outcomes, as appropriate.
Conduct routine reviews of participant records, databases, spreadsheets, and reporting systems to identify missing information, duplicate records, inconsistencies, and data entry errors.
Prepare, compile, review, and submit draft performance reports and other required grant documentation according to established deadlines and reporting schedules.
Ensure reported participant numbers, performance metrics, and outcomes are supported by accurate records and appropriate documentation.
Maintain a reporting calendar identifying required submissions, internal review deadlines, and supporting documentation needs.
Analyze program data to identify participation trends, performance patterns, service gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare summaries, charts, tables, dashboards, and other visual or written reports to communicate program performance to leadership and project partners.