Data and Impact Manager

Position Summary:

The Data and Impact Manager will lead the creation of data focused projects and reports to further the mission of the Boston Opportunity Agenda.  This role will be part of a cross-functional team and will work independently and collaboratively.  The data and reporting strategy will be developed in collaboration with the team and implemented with leadership by the Data and Impact Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Producing data-driven research and analysis on topics including early childhood, secondary, and post-secondary education as pathways to economic mobility;
• Communicating research findings in ways that are accessible to a range of non-technical audiences, often through the production of reports, articles, fact sheets, briefings and presentations;
• Developing and stewarding external relationships, helping the Executive Director expand the reach and depth of connections with key partners and stakeholders; 
• Managing data and reporting projects over the full project pipeline from conception through to completion; and
• Researching, recommending, and writing letters of intent and grant proposals using research findings.

 Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Individuals assigned to this position may perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preparation, Knowledge, Previous Experience:

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional work experience and/or education required.

Skills, Abilities, Competencies:

• Strong written and oral communications skills, including public speaking and presentation skills;
• Experience working with education and social service data; 
• Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to lead complex projects;
• Comfort and flexibility working across a wide range of issue areas;
• Proficiency analyzing large data sets in Excel and other data analysis tools such as R Studio, Python, or Stata;
• Data visualization, including but not limited to use of mapping tools and graphic design tools such as Canva; 
• Ability to give and receive criticism constructively and meet tight deadlines under pressure;
• Ability to interact well with a diverse range of people; and
• Flexible, collegial and supportive toward constituents and colleagues.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Ability to work at workstation for long periods of time;  
• Ability to use a computer keyboard for extended periods of time; and  
• Ability to work on-site and remotely, as required.

Boston Opportunity Agenda is a public/private partnership that works to increase dramatically the pace and scale of change in education for all children in Boston, with a focus on students who experience the least access to successful pathways. We are committed to regularly reporting progress on key metrics and encouraging the use of common definitions, metrics, and benchmarks across the pipeline to track how Boston is doing toward achieving its education goals.

The content is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  It is not intended to constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act or applicable state law, must be able to perform the essential functions of the job (including those listed above) either with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodation, if any, will be determined by management in consultation with the employee on a case-by-case basis.

This job description is intended to be general and may be revised from time to time.  At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.