Senior Community Data & Insights Analyst

United Way International; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

United Way of Central Iowa is seeking a Senior Research and Data Analyst to serve as the subject matter expert for data research and analysis, tracking community data and socioeconomic indicators to support strategic decisions for UWCI’s initiatives in Polk, Dallas and Warren Counties.

The role collaborates with the Community Impact team, builds and maintains data tools, translates complex datasets into human-centered narratives, and leads special data initiatives to advance UWCI’s equity and

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience in research, data analysis and project management.
• Minimum three years’ experience with community data and research in health and human services.

Responsibilities

• Act as the data research lead supporting organizational strategies.
• Collaborate with community impact leadership to analyze data needs.
• Provide research support and customized analyses for internal requests.
• Develop charts, maps, dashboards and presentations.
• Streamline reporting and data tracking across sources.
• Create community indicators and analytical tools to track impact.
• Translate complex data into human-centric narratives for stakeholders.
• Lead special data initiatives like ALICE metrics and surveys.
• Maintain SOPs for data projects.

Skills

Research

Data analysis

Project management

Community data

Health & human services

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data visualization tools

Geospatial tools

Analytical platforms

Job description

United Way of Central Iowa is seeking a Senior Research and Data Analyst to serve as the subject matter expert for data research and analysis, tracking community data and socioeconomic indicators to support strategic decisions for UWCI’s initiatives in Polk, Dallas and Warren Counties.

The role collaborates with the Community Impact team, builds and maintains data tools, translates complex datasets into human-centered narratives, and leads special data initiatives to advance UWCI’s equity and