Impact Officer and Data Analyst, ECE
Company: Low Income Investment Fund
Location: New York
Posted on: May 17, 2022
Job Description:
Job Description LOW INCOME INVESTMENT FUND IMPACT OFFICER AND
DATA ANALYST, Early Care and Education Program Location: San
Francisco preferred. Other LIIF office locations may be considered.
(Due to COVID-19, the position is remote until further notice, and
subject to the Company's directives on return to work.)Reports to:
Vice President, Early Care and EducationExempt classification:
ExemptStatus: Regular, full time THE COMPANY:The Low Income
Investment Fund (LIIF) is a non-profit community development
financialinstitution that mobilizes capital and partners to achieve
opportunity, equity and well-being for people and communities. LIIF
innovates financial solutions that center racial equity to create
more equitable outcomes for all by building and preserving
affordable homes, quality educational opportunities from early
childhood through higher education, health clinics, healthy food
retail and community facilities. In this way, LIIF provides a
bridge between private capital markets and communities. LIIF's
headquarters is in San Francisco and there are additional offices
in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, and Washington D.C. More on LIIF
can be found at liifund.org. POSITION SUMMARY: The Impact Officer
and Data Analyst, Early Care and Education (ECE) Programs is
responsible for all aspects of data analytics, including defining
questions and metrics, mining data, identifying trends, and
reporting findings. Additionally, the Data Analyst will be
committed to transforming data into readable, goal-driven reports
for the continued innovation and growth of the ECE Program at LIIF.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:The Data Analyst reports directly to the
Vice President of Early Care and Education. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:
- Work directly with program leadership to understand and
maintain focus on their analytical needs and provide
recommendations, including identifying research questions and
developing metrics for tracking progress of current projects,
informing decision-making, and evaluating new LIIF
opportunities
- Oversee and manage the development, implementation, and
maintenance of analytic systems
- Develop, implement, and maintain protocols for collecting,
handling, processing, cleaning, and analyzing data
- Responsible for training staff to effectively record data into
relevant systems
- Provide quality assurance of imported data, working with
quality assurance analysts if necessary
- Manage processing of confidential data and information
according to guidelines
- Independently analyze data to answer key questions of LIIF and
ECE leadership, funders, policymakers, and other stakeholders
- Exercise discretion to identify and interpret trends and
opportunities for growth, improvement, and efficiency
- Develop reports and visually informative analysis (including
graphs, tables, illustrations) from multiple data sources
- Lead trainings for staff on reports and dashboards
- Communicate results of complex analyses in plain language for
internal and external audiences with diverse backgrounds,
disciplines, and levels of experience NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist the VP, ECE Programs with additional programs as
needed
- Perform other duties as assigned SKILLS REQUIRED:The ideal
candidate will have demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience
in the following areas:
- Specialized training, and strong understanding of technology,
cloud-based systems, and data base systems such as Salesforce and
Submittable
- Experience with statistical software including Excel, and/or
SPSS, and SAS
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to set and meet deadlines
- Outstanding reporting and data visualization skills
- Ability to work with individuals and groups with diverse
backgrounds, interests, and needs, including partner
organizations
- Good oral and written communication skills (bilingual
preferred), and confidence in making public presentations
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in all
areas of responsibility, and to work independently with minimal to
no, supervision
- Willingness to occasionally travel within California once the
pandemic lifts, and work some evening and weekend hours, as needed
In addition, the ideal candidate will approach all aspects of work
through an equity lens and demonstrate personal alignment with the
mission of LIIF. The candidate must share the belief that everyone
in the United States should benefit from living in a community of
opportunity, equity, and well-being. EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER
REQUIREMENTSEducational background should include degree work in a
relevant area of study such as mathematics, statistics, economics,
finance, or computer science. A bachelor's degree is required, and
an advanced degree is preferred. Certifications in programming
languages or other areas related to data analytics will be noted.
In addition, the position requires a high degree of
self-motivation, creativity, flexibility with time, and willingness
to accept a demanding (and personally satisfying) position. Equally
important are strong time management skills, the ability to meet
deadlines and to direct and motivate others, and a genuine personal
commitment to LIIF's mission. A minimum of five years related
professional experience desired. HOW TO APPLY: Forward resume and
cover letter to: Via our recruitment portal:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=cb73ca7c-d700-429b-a6ab-bf50165187ec&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US
Notice to Third Party Recruitment Agencies: Please note that Low
Income Investment Fund does not accept unsolicited resumes from
recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed
Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any
referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or
agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement Low
Income Investment Fund shall explicitly reserve the right to pursue
and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the
recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those
submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Low
Income Investment Fund. We do not accept unsolicited phone calls.
Only candidates being considered for a position will be contacted.
LIIF, an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer), believes that diversity
ensures excellence. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sexual orientation, gender, or national origin.
Candidates of diverse background and with diverse experience are
strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Keywords: Low Income Investment Fund, New York , Impact Officer and Data Analyst, ECE, Professions , New York, New York
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