Program Evaluation & Data Analyst

National FFA Organization•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The National FFA Organization is seeking an individual to join their team who can write, translate, and interpret data for diverse audiences and programs. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking collaborator with the ability to drive, develop, and execute comprehensive evaluation and assessment plans to support the educational programming and strategic priority areas within the National FFA Organization. This role requires an individual with a strong combination of analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and reporting acumen. The position is responsible for developing, designing, and implementing evaluation and assessment plans and protocols for programs throughout the organization. It involves creating methods to report measurable outcomes and developing actionable recommendations by extracting key insights from complex data sources, rooted in a thorough understanding of program objectives. The ideal candidate will facilitate a collaborative process in designing, coordinating, and implementing multiple evaluation and assessment processes that operate simultaneously with internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, the candidate will need to be able to produce a peer-reviewed literature search and incorporate findings to support research initiatives within the organization. The candidate will need to be comfortable working on multiple projects and will also be required to work across various divisions within the organization. Additionally, they must be willing to work in a growth-minded and collaborative team-focused environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
One to three years of relevant experience with data analysis.
Writing experience in a research or journalism-related field.
Proficient experience in statistical analysis and data management.
Demonstrate daily expertise in operating Excel and other advanced analytical software, including Qualtrics, SPSS, and ESpatial.
Skills to translate and interpret data for various purposes and audiences.
Ability to write and conduct peer reviews of written reports and other deliverables.
Ability to create reports and present findings to small and large, various audiences and groups.
Ability to structure, manipulate, and analyze extensive data sets to extract usable information.
Ability to develop and execute programmatic assessments and evaluations that produce measurable outcomes for organizational programs.
Ability to identify, evaluate and summarize peer-reviewed research articles to enhance programs and research initiatives.
Leverage prioritization, organization, time management, and multitasking abilities to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Prioritize, organize, use time management skills, and be adept at multitasking while working with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to actively assess workflows and identify opportunities to streamline team and individual processes to enhance efficiency.
Ability to serve as key contributor to internal documentation of team policies, practices, and procedures to support longevity and continuity.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while exhibiting a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and self-confidence, while being coachable.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Relevant coursework in program evaluation, community-based research, and/or statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

Develop, design, and implement evaluation and assessment plans and protocols for programs.
Create methods to report measurable outcomes and develop actionable recommendations by extracting key insights from complex data sources.
Facilitate a collaborative process in designing, coordinating, and implementing multiple evaluation and assessment processes that operate simultaneously with internal and external stakeholders.
Produce a peer-reviewed literature search and incorporate findings to support research initiatives.
Work on multiple projects across various divisions within the organization.
Operate Excel and other advanced analytical software, including Qualtrics, SPSS, and ESpatial.
Translate and interpret data for various purposes and audiences.
Write and conduct peer reviews of written reports and other deliverables.
Create reports and present findings to small and large, various audiences and groups.
Structure, manipulate, and analyze extensive data sets to extract usable information.
Leverage prioritization, organization, time management, and multitasking abilities to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Actively assess workflows and identify opportunities to streamline team and individual processes to enhance efficiency.
Serve as key contributor to internal documentation of team policies, practices, and procedures to support longevity and continuity.
Work independently and collaboratively while exhibiting a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and self-confidence, while being coachable.