Program Associate, Data Tools & Measurement at The Annie E. Casey Foundation in Baltimore, Maryland

Job Description:

Hiring: Program Associate, Data Tools & Measurement

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is devoted to developing a brighter future for millions of children and young people with respect to their educational, economic, social and health outcomes. The Foundation's work focuses on strengthening families, building stronger communities and ensuring access to opportunity, because children, youth and young adults need all three to succeed. Casey advances research and solutions to overcome the barriers to success, help communities demonstrate what works and influence decision makers to invest in strategies based on solid evidence.

At Casey, you will find a dynamic environment with staff of diverse backgrounds and perspectives who share a deep commitment to advancing the Foundation's mission. Casey staff also have flexible schedules, including a hybrid workweek, to support a healthy work/life balance.

The Foundation is seeking a program associate to strengthen the data management, analysis and visualization capabilities of our performance management team. As a program associate, you will:

• Field and fulfill requests for data collection, analysis, and presentation, providing assistance to colleagues leading work across the Foundation
• Contribute to efforts to monitor and present compelling, evidence-based stories about the performance of Casey's investments
• Help improve the Data Tools & Measurement team's technical capabilities, incorporating new data tools and artificial intelligence into our existing workflow
• Support the KIDS COUNT Data Center, working with grantees to review data on children and families from state and federal sources

Qualified candidates will have the following:

• A bachelor's degree in public policy, social sciences or related field; master's degree preferred (e.g., in public administration, policy, public health, social work) or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of experience with research, analysis and advocacy relating to the well-being of youth, families and communities
• An eye for detail and extremely high standards for using data accurately and effectively to tell a story
• Familiarity with some of the major sources of information on youth, families and communities, including federal surveys and administrative data from education, health and human service agencies
• Experience managing projects, including establishing timelines, collaborating with consultants and vendors and meeting deadlines and budget goals in a team environment
• Affinity for the Foundation's mission; this is a position that requires building strong relationships with colleagues that are passionate about family well-being, economic mobility and justice.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how your background and experience make you a good candidate for this role. Resumes submitted without cover letters will not be considered. Read the full job description and apply online at https://www.aecf.org/about/jobs

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