Equity Outcomes Analyst

Are you passionate about inclusive economic growth and development? Do you have skills at measuring human focused outcomes and impacts from public investment? Do you enjoy dynamic, mission-driven work environments? Join Prosper Portland as our next Equity Outcomes Analyst!

Note: The position is open until filled. For first consideration please apply before March 7, 2025.

This position manages agency-wide reporting, evaluation, and outcomes development for Prosper Portland projects and programs, ensuring the agency is monitoring and delivering on its objectives that work to create and sustain equitable prosperity for all Portlanders. This position uses data, metrics, and reporting to develop and analyze outcomes, measure progress, improve effectiveness, and inform future agency decision-making.

Functions and Responsibilities
•Leads data, metrics, and outcomes development, measurement, and analysis for projects and programs.
•Works collaboratively across the agency to establish, refine, prepare, and report on metrics, performance indicators and/or outcomes.
•Leads the process to streamline data, metrics, and outcome gathering and reporting.
•Leads agency to develop, manage, and implement evaluation strategies for programs and projects that improve processes and outcomes.
•Manages a calendar of reporting obligations for the agency’s projects and programs.
•Prepares, manages, and supports the development of presentations, technical reports, and other visuals to communicate data, findings, and outcomes.
•Centers racial equity in analyses and projects, taking into consideration people’s overlapping identities and experiences to understand the underlying complexity of data analysis, framing, reporting, etc.
•Provides strategic guidance and advises teams on best practices related to outcomes and reporting.
•Performs and maintains data entry for reporting and auditing purposes. Ensures data integrity.
•Designs, develops, and manages systems for data management, tracking, and compliance.
•Utilizes and maintains content for web-based platforms to showcase real-time outcomes and metrics.
•Supports the development of racial equity accountability measures in program delivery. Provides technical assistance to project teams on best practices of collecting demographic data.
•Develops and shares information and findings to staff, management, the Board of Commissioners, City Council, and other stakeholders.
•Makes recommendations and participates in process and system improvements; coordinates or assists with their implementation.
•Assists in the development of strategic planning efforts.
• Manages contracts with consultants, vendors, and city bureaus for agency projects or specific research
initiatives.
• Participates/collaborates in the creation and implementation of city-wide performance measures.
• Trains staff on process, policy, and the use of associated software systems related to scope of work.
• Supports the department on special projects, committees, and other relevant duties as assigned.

Scope

•Position operates under minimal supervision. 

•Position often works independently, determining day to day practices and priorities

•Positions receives management-level guidance and approval for strategic and complex decisions.

•Position involves a high degree of complexity due to the specialized skill required for data management,
analysis, and reporting, the need to manage multiple detailed processes and projects concurrently in
collaboration with a variety of stakeholders, the centering of racial equity in work, and limited resources.

• Position performs a variety of work functions and a varied scope of work and makes decisions and
recommendations that are critical to inform the strategic decisions of the agency and accurately
showcase the agency’s impact. Work may have significant fiscal, political, legal, and operational impact.  Accuracy and integrity of data is integral.
• Position has no direct supervision; however, position may oversee the work of consultants, contractors,
temporary contract workers, and/or student staff.

Competencies
Putting People First, Inclusion & Collaboration
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build constructive and trusting relationships. Exercises active listening, tact,
patience, and discretion.
• Mission-Driven Service: Ability to provide excellent service by demonstrating a people-oriented mindset
and willingness to help. Ability to train others.
• Teamwork: Ability to work with others inclusively and collaboratively. Works to resolve conflicts and build
consensus.
• Communication: Effective use of both verbal and written communication. Ability to speak in public and
utilize persuasion and negotiation skills. Advanced ability to organize, simplify, and report complex data and information to a variety of audiences.
• Cultural Curiosity and Reflection: Ability to learn and use culturally responsive practices to understand,
communicate, and work with people across cultures and identities. Honors and embraces differences and
models inclusivity in interactions and decisions.
• Advancing Equity: A demonstrated commitment to advancing social and racial equity, and actively seeks
opportunities to do so. Ability to learn, understand, and apply the principles and practices of equity to work.

Excellence, Innovation & Learning
• Knowledge: Advanced understanding of the principles, practices, methods of metrics and outcomes
development, qualitative and quantitative data analysis and reporting, market analysis, and/or analytics. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of program design, implementation, monitoring, and
evaluation. Understanding of the methods of research, business systems design, and process
improvement. Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management. Working knowledge and
proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicable database applications. Basic understanding of public
administration.
• Technical Abilities: Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, simplify, and report complex data and
information. Ability to use quantitative and qualitative analysis, tools, and other evaluative measures.
• Continuous Learning: Openness to new ideas. Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback. Ability
to ask for help and learn from experiences.
• Problem Solving: Apply advanced research, quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Exercises
sound judgement in carrying out responsibilities. Ability to interpret and apply law, policy, and procedure.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to shifting and competing work demands. Perseveres in the face of
obstacles.
• Planning and Organization: Ability to manage, prioritize, coordinate, and monitor data management and
reporting, research, and assigned projects independently.
• Accountability: Takes initiative and responsibility for actions. Follows through on commitments and meets
deadlines. Maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience:

•Six years of experience in leading business metrics, monitoring and compliance, qualitative and quantitative reporting, analytics, or program design and evaluation.

•An Associates, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in a related field will substitute for up to one year of experience.

Physical Requirements
Position requires ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time along with the ability to
frequently move throughout the office. Position often uses a computer and other standard office equipment. Position must communicate and interact frequently with internal and external stakeholders regarding complex issues.

Working Conditions
Normal working hours Monday through Friday [8 AM – 5 PM] in a combination of in-person and remote work;
Additional hours may be needed to meet deadlines. Attendance and participation at early morning, evening, and weekend meetings may be necessary; travel may be required to attend these meetings and events. Position is expected to engage in personal reflection around race, racism, and equity.