Who we areBixal is a mission-driven, woman-owned small business determined to improve people's lives through human-centered strategies and transformative technologies, with a firm belief that everyone has the right to an effective government. We deliver on this belief by partnering with leading Federal agencies to design, develop, and deliver powerful customer experiences through holistic digital product solutions and strategic communications initiatives––bringing a high standard and unique creative energy to our clients––and our wonderfully diverse culture is what makes it all possible. Bixal unites different people with different perspectives from all over the world! We provide our team with an open and empowered environment where collaboration thrives and solutions flourish. LocationThis role will be located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. What will you doBixal seeks a Knowledge Management (KM) and Analytics Lead candidate for the upcoming USAID Data Ecosystems for Development in Education (DECODE) Project, under USAID’s Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (DDI) Center for Education. This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen USAID’s education sector reporting and decision-making through improved access to, use, and integration of data and evidence at all levels (local/national, regional, global). The project will improve data quality and management, develop products to incorporate secondary evidence, and amplify learning from secondary data.The KM and Analytics Lead will oversee Objective 2 of the program, developing knowledge products that incorporate secondary data and evidence gathered from global, regional, and local levels. This will help strengthen and guide efficient and contextually appropriate education programming for USAID.Important note This is a full-time proposal position contingent on contract award.Responsibilities:Develop content and knowledge management strategy and support implementation related to the goals and vision of DECODE and complementary activities to further stakeholder and user engagementAdvise USAID staff on knowledge management strategies and good practices pertaining to content creation and management Lead efforts to access and use secondary data and evidence produced at global, regional, and local levels in the education sector.Liaise with other Center for Education programs providing education evidence and knowledge that is curated and shared.Use user experience (UX) research and design methods to enable greater representation, engagement, access, navigability, and usability of education sector data.Work with capacity building staff to design and implement activities that will strengthen local actors’ capacity to produce and disseminate data.Support USAID staff in integrating secondary data into knowledge products to be developed and curated as needed.Support USAID staff in using secondary data in decision-making and knowledge product development.Qualifications:The right candidate is intimately familiar with USAID and international development programming.Graduate degree in relevant field (i.e., data analytics, statistics, public administration, economics, international development)Minimum 7 years of experience managing USAID activities, 3 years in a supervisory role.Demonstrated background in data and information management, knowledge management, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL).Understanding of human-centered design approaches.Proven leadership ability and excellent management, interpersonal, and organizational skillsProven track record of managing activity work plans to meet project objectives.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Preferred Qualifications:Familiarity with international education sector and education data ecosystem.Perks & benefitsCompetitive base salaryFlex hoursWork from home flexibility401K with matching incentiveParental LeaveMedical/dental/vision benefitsFlex Spending AccountCompany provided short-term disabilityCompany provided life insuranceCommuter benefitsGenerous PTO11 Paid holidaysProfessional development opportunitiesNew business referral bonusBixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Washington D.C. Metro Area /International – KM/CLA /Full Time/ Hybrid