Program Lead, Impact Data

American Welding Society• Doral, FL, US, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Lead, Impact Data supports impact evaluation and research for the organization’s scholarship, grant, fellowship, and workforce development initiatives. The role carries out quantitative and qualitative studies—including program data analysis, stakeholder interviews, and focus groups—to address strategic questions about funding effectiveness, industry alignment, and program design. It collaborates with leadership to turn findings into actionable recommendations for program teams and committees, and with Marketing to maintain consistent impact messaging. The position builds impact-tracking frameworks, compiles data and analysis for the annual impact report, manages research and evaluation projects, and responds to stakeholder inquiries about data and findings. It also supports data platforms, staff procedures and training, program and applicant data audits, and assessments of investment alignment with industry and workforce demand. External research may include examining systemic issues and education trends, mapping programs and career/technical education efforts, and researching emerging technology and equipment. The role prepares reports, strategy recommendations, and public-facing communications, and coordinates research-related language updates with Marketing. The position is hybrid in Florida, with remote work available; some office presence is required. Travel of 10–15% is required, and occasional non-traditional work hours may be necessary. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Four to six years of program evaluation or research experience, specifically in quantitative and qualitative research, policy analysis, or workforce/labor market research.
Strong independent project management across concurrent workstreams.
Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel, Tableau, or similar.
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
Strong data management, reporting, and analytical skills.
Ability to translate research into clear recommendations and messaging for non-technical audiences.
Comfort engaging professionally with subject matter experts, industry stakeholders, and senior leadership to gather insights and inform research.
Ability to coordinate with committees, volunteers, and external stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent English writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Proficient computer skills, including PC-based networks, MS Windows, Office, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to collaborate using audio/video conferencing and collaborative software.
Self-motivated, able to work independently, and able to prioritize effectively.
Must be able to travel 10–15%.
Must be able to work occasional non-traditional work hours.
Must be able to perform the described sensory and communication functions, move about the office, use office equipment, remain seated at a keyboard or desk for extended periods, and lift, carry, and/or push or pull articles weighing up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field such as public policy, education, social science, or labor economics.
Experience with scholarship or grant administration platforms.
Experience coordinating volunteers and managing stakeholder relationships.
Nonprofit, workforce development, career/technical education, or grantmaking experience.
Familiarity with education funding policy.
Familiarity with industry credentialing systems.
Familiarity with welding careers.
Familiarity with manufacturing, construction, and/or agricultural industries.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain impact-tracking frameworks that capture program outcomes over time.
Compile metrics, findings, and analysis for the annual impact report to support its narrative and messaging.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on program effectiveness and industry alignment.
Synthesize research findings into recommendations for leadership and present them to committees, program teams, and Marketing.
Manage multiple concurrent research and evaluation projects, prioritizing according to organizational needs.
Manage stakeholder inquiries about data, metrics, and research findings.
Identify, deploy, and manage data platforms or software systems.
Develop procedures and training materials for Foundation staff involved in data collection for flagship programs.
Evaluate how funding investments align with industry and workforce demand across geographies, underrepresented groups, and sector-specific needs.
Audit applicant and program data to inform campaign and outreach strategy.
Evaluate existing programs and initiatives for continued relevance and recommend modifications.
Research systemic issues through literature reviews, stakeholder interviews, and focus groups.
Analyze education trends, including funding, tuition, and program eligibility, to assess where investment may have the most impact.
Map external programs, campaigns, and career/technical education efforts to identify partnership, promotion, or amplification opportunities.
Research emerging technology and equipment trends to inform grant funding focus areas.
Develop findings reports, strategy recommendations, and public-facing communications.
Coordinate with Marketing on annual copy and language updates for research and data initiatives.
Represent the organization externally, including presenting at industry conferences and building stakeholder relationships.
Perform other duties as assigned.