Program Analyst
Department: Mission Programs
Reports To: Programs Coordination & Optimization Manager
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Effective Date: August 2024
The Program Analyst will lead data analysis and data-driven recommendations at Kingdom Workers. A primary responsibility of this role is conducting monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) for all mission programs.
Christ-Centered Culture
- This means we regularly share our faith with others. The Great Commission is our mission, and our role is to equip and encourage others to do the same.
- We keep Christ central through active participation in and contribution to the spiritual growth of the organization, maintaining God-pleasing relationships with all co-workers, volunteers, donors, and partners.
- Every person, and position, is eagerly looking for opportunities to directly mobilize ministry through our volunteers and donors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- partners cross-culturally with program leaders to provide data-driven recommendations that lead to improved program quality and increased growth
- collects, validates, analyzes, and reports on data
- conducts and continually optimizes monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL)
- develops quantitative and qualitative research methods, including, but not limited to, surveys, observational measures, key informant interviews, and focus groups
- develops, maintains, and ensures quality control of specific databases
- develops processes and systems for data collection, analysis, and dissemination
- communicates data and its findings to staff in an understandable and actionable manner
- supports Marketing, Organization Development, and other departments with ad-hoc analyses and data-driven recommendations
- reviews best practices in data, research, and MERL, connecting with other organizations for learning and development
- trains staff and volunteers on how to use data collection methods
- collaborates with team on creating and implementing learning opportunities for staff and volunteers
- other duties as assigned
Education, Experience, and Characteristics:
- must demonstrate alignment with Kingdom Workers' Statement of Faith
- bachelor’s degree required preferably in Statistics, Math, Business, Social Sciences, or related field
- 3+ years of program evaluation, data analysis, or research-related experience preferred
- strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with both attention to detail as well as accuracy
- experience in data entry and data management
- proven ability to work cross-culturally while building relationships and working collaboratively with others
- experience working with survey software and data visualization tools preferred experience with forecasting and data analysis programming languages (SPSS, Stata, MAXQDA, etc.) a plus, but not required
- experience with forecasting and data analysis programming languages (SPSS, Stata, MAXQDA, etc.) a plus, but not required
- ability to participate in a work environment that fosters open and honest two-way communication
- ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and deliver quality results on time, while working on multiple projects simultaneously
- must possess strong communication skills
- be comfortable with the use of technology and software platforms
- have proven ability to work cross-culturally while building relationships and working collaboratively with others
Location and Travel Expectations:
- position is based in the United States, with preference given to candidates in Milwaukee or Phoenix area
- position can be remote as approved by management
- ability to travel occasionally
- ability to travel by road, air or other means as may be encountered in a developing country
- ability to happily spend time and work in remote areas
- valid passport, or ability to obtain one, required
- valid driver’s license required
Other Conditions:
- frequently required to walk, sit, stand, and/or lift up to 30 pounds
- frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- continually required to talk and hear
- occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions including outdoor exposure
- occasional exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities or physical restrictions to perform the essential functions of this position.
The above information describes the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, abilities, duties, and requirements necessary to perform the primary functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
