Strategic Data Analyst

Data Analyst – Strategic Data

SUMMARY:   The Data Analyst will work in collaboration with DHA programs to create workflows, develop project-specific goals and performance measures, and implementation of evaluation plans to determine impact of participants and communities served.  The Data Analyst will also work in collaboration with Associate VP and other ETO Administrators to keep track of all the demographic, effort and assessment data and documentation that is received and generated by the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Prefer two years’ experience in data collection, organizing research investigations
• Must have a valid Mississippi Driver’s License and proof of insurance.
• Must be comfortable working with technology along with the ability to learn new software quickly
• Candidate must have excellent writing, computer and communication skills and demonstrate relevant experience in organization, typing, data entry and analyzing information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Work with Associate VP, Director of Strategic Data, and other Data Analysts to ensure high quality data is collected from partners and internal staff in a timely manner and ensure all staff is trained in ETO software.
• Synthesize program data and perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis for monthly program reports and as needed.
• Act as data liaison between DHA and partners, including - supporting partner staff with administration of assessment, coordinating with partner staff and Associate VP to establish reasonable reporting deadlines, and ensuring that high quality data is collected and entered within deadlines. Facilitate meetings as needed.
• Utilize computerized data entry equipment and various word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary and summarize data in preparation of standardized reports.
• Participate in all aspects of data collection, including survey tool development, administration, collection and entry.
• Prepare source data for entry by compiling and organizing data; establishing priorities; resolving incomplete and unclear data.
• Align ETO user duties and reporting needs with needs for internal performance management reporting and external funder reporting. Adjust periodically as needed.
• Design and implement reports that best provide the necessary data and information to ensure that ETO is being used efficiently.

Analyst Competencies

1. Resourcefulness: Using drive, decision making, perseverance, resilience, and energy to accomplish a goal; figuring out how to get over, around, or through barriers to success.
2. Individual Accountability: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
3. Results Based: Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; using appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and measure impact.
4. Builds Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
5. Continuous Learning: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
6. Basic Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas both orally and written.
7. Advanced Technology Usage: Meets Advanced skills listed on description