Data Analyst - Remote in TX

AVANCE Inc. is hiring a Data Analyst to transform program and organizational data into insights supporting program quality, evaluation, grant reporting, continuous improvement, and decision-making across its network. The role analyzes and visualizes data, develops reports and dashboards, monitors data quality, and communicates findings to internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze program implementation, fidelity, attendance, enrollment, retention, completion, participant outcomes, surveys, assessments, and other program data across the AVANCE Network
• Support the Director of Research and Evaluation in the development and refinement of evaluation questions, measurement plans, data collection tools, outcome frameworks, and reporting approaches. Compile literature reviews in alignment with these tasks
• Conduct routine and ad hoc analyses to assess program progress, trends, strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
• Support cross-program comparisons, cohort analysis, and longitudinal tracking where data are available and appropriate
• Partner with the Programs Team to interpret data in ways that inform program quality, technical assistance, coaching, partner support, and continuous improvement
• Contribute to grant applications and reports, Board reports, strategic investor updates, internal learning reports, and external presentations
• Develop dashboards, data visualizations, scorecards, and summary reports for leadership, program teams, chapters, partners, Board committees, and strategic investors
• Create standardized reports that communicate key metrics, including enrollment, attendance, retention, completion, participant outcomes, assessment results, survey results and fidelity indicators
• Translate complex data into clear narratives, presentations, and recommendations for audiences with varying levels of data expertise
• Identify patterns, gaps, outliers, and data quality concerns in collaboration with the Data Coordinator, program staff, and site leaders
• Maintain recurring reporting calendars and support timely completion of monthly, quarterly, annual, and grant-specific reporting deliverables
• Support the development of data dictionaries, metric definitions, report templates, dashboard structures, and data visualization standards
• Partner with the Data Coordinator to validate, clean, prepare, and document data for analysis and reporting
• Use centralized data systems, spreadsheets, survey platforms, and approved data tools to extract, combine, analyze, and report program data
• Support improvements to data collection, storage, and reporting processes to strengthen usability, consistency, accuracy, and timeliness
• Ensure analyses and reports are aligned to data governance, confidentiality, and applicable organizational policies and federal requirements
• Document analytic methods, assumptions, definitions, limitations, and data sources so that reports are transparent and replicable
• Collaborate with Research and Evaluation, Programs, Grants, Development, Communications, Finance, IT, and other internal teams to ensure data products support organizational priorities and program decision-making
• Facilitate data review conversations that help teams interpret findings, ask stronger questions, and identify next steps for improvement
• Respond to approved data requests and prioritize analytical work in partnership with the Director of Research and Evaluation
• Build data literacy across teams by supporting consistent understanding and use of key metrics, dashboards, and reports
• Prepare accessible data summaries for AVANCE leadership, chapter staff, partners, funders, Board committees, and other stakeholders
• Support partner and chapter conversations by producing actionable analyses, not just data tables
• Serve as a thought partner to program leaders on metrics, trends, outcomes, and improvement questions
• Communicate findings in culturally responsive, strengths-based, and mission-aligned ways
• Support training for dashboards, reports, data interpretation, and appropriate use of data products across the AVANCE Network. Facilitate virtual and in-person professional development sessions, incorporating tools such as Screencastify, Mentimeter, Canva, or other interactive technologies to engage with participants
• Develop user guides, report guides, and other resources that help staff understand and use data accurately
• Engage in continuous improvement of dashboards, reports, and data processes based on user feedback
• Stay current on nonprofit program evaluation, data visualization, data analysis methods, and relevant technology tools
• Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the general scope and level of the position

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in data Analytics, Statistics, Research and Evaluation, Information Systems, Education, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in data analysis, reporting, program evaluation, applied research, or a related field
• Experience analyzing program, participant, service delivery, outcome, or operational data and translating findings into reports or presentations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data cleaning, charts, and data validation techniques
• Experience using at least one dashboarding, reporting, or data visualization tool such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker Studio, or a similar platform
• Experience with data cleaning, quality checking, and documentation of data definitions, assumptions, and limitations
• Experience preparing data summaries for internal decision-making and/or external reporting
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex data and findings in plain language for multiple audiences
• Strong data visualization and data storytelling skills
• High attention to detail while managing multiple projects, requests, and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, communication, training, and facilitation skills
• Ability to collaborate across departments and support staff with varying levels of data comfort and expertise
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials, including interpretation of and adherence to federal FERPA and HIPAA requirements as applicable
• Ability to meet requirements for deliverables and deadlines
• Candidates must demonstrate strong proficiency in using Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, and other relevant technology tools
• Commitment to culturally responsive, strengths-based, and equity-centered approaches to data use and communication
• Ability to travel to various sites: Dependable transportation is required daily with a valid driver's license, a clean driving record (subject to annual MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) check and policy), current auto liability insurance and be bondable by AVANCE, Inc
• Master's degree in data Analytics, Statistics, Research and Evaluation, Information Systems, Data Science, Public Policy, Education, or a related field
• Experience working with nonprofit, education, early childhood, family engagement, Head Start/Early Head Start, workforce, or community-based program data
• Experience with Apricot, Salesforce, GoEngage, Teaching Strategies GOLD, survey platforms, or similar data systems
• Working knowledge of SQL or database querying
• Experience using R, Python, SPSS, Stata, or similar statistical/analytical tools
• Experience supporting grant reporting, dashboards, outcomes measurement, or continuous quality improvement processes