Nest and Nourish Data Manager/Evaluator

FPHNY Recruitment Team•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Manager/Evaluator, in the Research and Evaluation Unit of the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness, will lead data management, evaluation, analysis, and reporting for Nest and Nourish, a HRSA-funded prescription produce program for pregnant and postpartum individuals. The role develops and maintains data systems, ensures data quality, conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses, develops dashboards, translates findings into recommendations for program improvement, and leads internal and external reporting. The position works closely with program staff and leadership, healthcare partners, and community partners to support evaluation, reporting, and continuous quality improvement. Nest & Nourish is a program of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health. It aims to improve maternal health by increasing food access and security among pregnant and postpartum participants through produce benefits, nutrition education, case management, and connections to community resources. The role reports to the Senior Director of Research and Evaluation and has a Food Access Data Intern as a direct report. It is based in an office environment in Brooklyn and is hybrid, with up to two remote days per week. The listed schedule is 8–4, 8:30–4:30, or 9–5, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, evaluation, data science, or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree with equivalent relevant experience.
At least 3 years of experience in data management, evaluation, and/or data analysis.
Experience with statistical software and data visualization or reporting tools.
Experience with data quality assurance, database or dataset management, and analysis of program or evaluation data.
Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to translate complex data into clear findings and actionable recommendations for diverse audiences.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time; reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Successful completion of a background check is required.
Must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, or CT).

Nice To Haves

Experience working with confidential data and familiarity with IRB, data-sharing, or human subjects’ requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage IRB applications and data use agreements.
Train program staff in data collection protocols and provide technical assistance on data collection and documentation procedures.
Monitor program data and metrics, identify trends, gaps, and implementation challenges, and support program adjustments and continuous quality improvement.
Clean data and conduct descriptive, pre/post, and other appropriate analyses of program reach, implementation, participant engagement, food security, dietary behaviors, nutrition education, maternal and birth outcomes, breastfeeding, and participant experience.
Develop and maintain data collection, management, and tracking systems across the participant lifecycle, including referral, enrollment, participation, benefit use, education, case management, retention, and outcomes.
Manage evaluation datasets and establish data quality assurance procedures, including routine data validation and cleaning.
Create dashboards, reports, data summaries, and visualizations to monitor program performance.
Support qualitative evaluation, including analysis of interviews, focus groups, and open-ended survey responses, and integrate qualitative and quantitative findings.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for program leadership, funders, and partners.
Support grant applications, renewals, progress reports, and required performance measures.
Coordinate evaluation-related IRB requirements and data use and sharing agreements, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and data security requirements.
Translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations and support dissemination through presentations, reports, abstracts, manuscripts, and other products.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the department’s and organization’s goals and mission.