Department : AP Fiscal
Classification : Exempt
Salary : $116,334.40 annually (equivalent to $55.93 hourly)
Location : Eastlake
About CDA :
Child Development Associates, Inc. (CDA) is a community based, multiservice non-profit agency with over 280 employees dedicated to creating positive change in our local community. We believe that all families deserve equal access to supportive services that will promote children's healthy development and future success.
Purpose of Role :
As a Senior Data and Research Analyst, you will develop, program, implement, and manage data for the Alternative Payment Fiscal Department. This position plays a critical role in tracking fiscal payment metrics, evaluating program outcomes, and ensuring efficiency and compliance with CDA policies.
This role is primarily engaged in work that is intellectual or creative and requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment. This role is highly skilled and proficient in the theoretical and practical application of highly specialized information to computer systems analysis, programming and software engineering.
Who We're Looking For :
- Advanced proficiency in programming languages for web and desktop development, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, VB.net, VBA, and SQL.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), DocuSign, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to calculate complex formulas accurately.
- Calm under pressure, with the ability to stay focused and productive in high-stress situations.
- Experienced in managing projects and leading teams for data analysis and problem-solving.
- Collaborative, with the ability to work effectively with team members across departments and external partners.
- Knowledgeable in applying statistical and analytical tools to address challenges and improve outcomes.
- Detail-oriented when selecting and approving the best tools and methods to solve problems.
Position Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems management, mathematics, data analytics, business management or equivalentTwo (2) years of full-time professional level experience performing data analysis and research activities to support program, policy, and / or operational decision-making; OR, six (6) years of full-time professional level experience performing data analysis and research activities to support program, policy, and / or operational decision-making.A master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience; OR, additional years of experience as described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.Background Check required.Summary of Responsibilities :
Lead projects and conduct data analysis, providing technical guidance; communicating with management and stakeholders to design projects and disseminate results.Collaborate and consult with supervisors, management and other staff within or outside the organization to solicit, define, and lead complex data analysis projects, from conception through implementation.Lead the discovery process with stakeholders to document business problems and to frame objectives to ensure that the correct research questions are defined, and the appropriate analytical methods are applied.Design, program, and implement database or solutions for tracking productivity, program compliance, and program activities.Provide oversight, leadership, and technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams in the collection and / or analysis of data.Find extracts and interprets data meanings in data for trends, solutions, improvements, efficiencies, and understanding community needs.Build dashboards and reports to visualize data statistics.Collect, analyze, and manage databases to develop, monitor, and improve outcome-based performance measures that support evidence-based, data-driven decision-making.Advise staff on data analysis, meanings, trends for data analysis functions.Develop, review, and recommend approval of proposals for data analysis projects.Develop, review, and recommend approval of proposals for the selection and improvement of data analysis tools.Lead team discussions to identify creative approaches to develop project proposals or to make improvements to existing projects.Create procedures for effective management of the data; create and maintain innovative tracking systems as required.Diagnose and resolve coding and database-related issues through data analysis and collaborating with cross-functional teams as needed.Develop automation scripts for streamlined database maintenance and reporting.Maintain backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity.Maintain comprehensive database documentation and standards for consistent practices.Train users on the use of custom databases and front-end solutions.Assist in resolving production and application issues related to database management.Participate in monthly meetings with the Information Technology Manager for routine updates, discussions, and decisions.Quantitative Data Analysis
Develop a deep knowledge of the organization's business functions to develop key performance metrics.Oversee the application of descriptive statistics to the organization's data to operationalize performance metrics to assess the efficiency of the program's operations.Review, approve, and oversee the development of dashboards to visualize and track performance metrics.Oversee the monitoring and analysis of data quality to ensure accurate estimation and reporting of performance measures.Approve and oversee the creation of performance reports.Review recommendations on and approve improvement to data collection to improve performance measures.Program Evaluation or Data Management
Engage subject matter experts and other stakeholders to develop a deep insight into the program being evaluated.Coordinate the development of and participate in the approval of plans for program evaluations recommending the most appropriate methodology for the available data, nature of the program, and type of evaluation (process / implementation, outcome / causal, etc.).During the study design phase, recommend plans for the cleaning, transformation, and analysis of data, and subsequently oversee the implementation of these tasks, and ensure that they adhere to the pre-established plans.Review, approve, and oversee plans to use scripting languages to automate the extraction, transformation, and loading of data into the organization's data infrastructure.Review reports and recommendations on data-related problems and makes decisions how to solve them, which may include improvements to data infrastructure and architecture.Ensure that evaluation results are accurately reflected in the tables and graphs produced by the evaluation team.Implement and maintain database security measures, including user access controls and authentication mechanisms.Attend on-site and off-site learning opportunities, workshops, conferences, staff meetings, and training sessions.Provide general desktop IT support as needed.Perform any additional duties as assigned.Work Schedule :
Full-time, Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, 8 : 30 AM to 5 : 00 PM. However, may require evening and weekend hours based on the needs of the program.
Benefits :
Medical | Dental | Vision - 100% paid by the employerOngoing Training and Staff Development opportunitiesFlexible Spending AccountLegal Service Plans AvailablePaid Holidays, Sick Pay, and Vacation TimeAdditional Vacation Days - Earn up to 5 bonus days after 3 years, and up to 15 bonus days after 10 years.Long-Term DisabilityGroup and Voluntary Life Insurance PlanAnnual Employer Contribution Plan and Employee 401(k) ContributionEmployee Assistance Program
Salary : $116,334
