Data and Systems Analyst

Volunteers of America Los Angeles; Canada; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Canada is seeking a Data & System Analyst to join its compliance team. The role involves developing and maintaining data systems, collaborating with stakeholders, and preparing reports on program evaluations. Candidates must possess at least 5 years of experience in data management, a bachelor's degree, and familiarity with tools such as SPSS and R. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the community.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading data management projects in a community-based organization.
• Proven ability to pass background checks and hold a valid driver's license.
• Experience working with underserved communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders on business systems and data plans.
• Create effective data gathering systems and troubleshoot issues.
• Prepare evaluation reports and data visualizations for stakeholders.

Skills

Compliance training

Data collection techniques

Data analysis

Statistical software knowledge

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SPSS

R

Atlas TI

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VOALA
Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org .

PAY RATE: $72,819.55 - $76,652.16 Per Year
BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

As part of the CQI team, the Data & System Analyst will join program compliance and data systems efforts. Participates in maintaining effective systems for continuous improvement throughout VOALA and the communities served

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization as well as with external partners to implement compliance and business data/systems plans.
• Create effective systems (electronic and hard copy) for the gathering of data, quality assurance, and storage of all project data.
  • Monitor and provide regular feedback on staff use of these systems.
  • Thoroughly verifies and debugs code & software components, using best practices or established procedures;
  • Assists in identifying causes of database errors and provides resolutions;
  • Participates in interviews with end-users to analyze and document program requirements;
  • Creates the initial mockup to ensure the requirements are accurately translated into the proposed solution;
  • Prepares user manuals, flow charts, training materials, and various technical documents;
  • Provides technical assistance and training to end-users.
• Conducts data collection (e.g., surveys, interviews, observation protocols, may have assistance from stakeholders).
  • Prepares written and visual summaries of data to convey results to stakeholders including program evaluation reports, annual reports, dashboards and other evaluation-related documents. Keeps up to date on best practices for data visualization.
• Performs special research projects as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Executes systems (electronic and hard copy) for the gathering, quality assurance, and storage of all project data. Monitor and provide regular feedback on staff use of these systems, including validation and debugging code & software components, using best practices or established procedures; assists in identifying causes of database errors and provides resolutions; prepares user manuals, flow charts, training materials, and various technical documents; provides technical assistance and training
• Prepares written and visual summaries of data to convey results to stakeholders including program compliance and data systems reports, annual reports, dashboards and other related documents. Keeps up to date on best practices for data visualization.
• Collaborates with stakeholders across the organization as well as with external partners to implement business systems and data plans.
• Performs special projects as assigned
• Travel as needed regarding the above duties.
• Other duties as required and may be subject to change

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
• Valid California driver license and access to dependable transportation with adequate insurance

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience (4 years of relevant experience / coursework)

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading projects in compliance and data systems and training on data management in a community based organization

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree
• Preferred experience data collection techniques, and data analysis.
• Experience working in underserved communities
• Knowledge on any of the following statistical software: SPSS, R, Atlas TI
• Training on making data accessible to all stakeholders

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment