Evaluation and Research Analyst; F5CC

Strategic Information and Planning Manager

Department:

Strategic Information and Planning

Employment Status and Work Schedule

Exempt, full-time position, 40 hours per work week. Some evening and weekend hours required.

The Strategic Information and Planning Department is responsible for collecting and analyzing information to improve First 5 Contra Costa’s work, evaluate its impact, and seek ways to expand upon it through advocacy and partnerships. The Research Analyst will provide critical support to the Strategic Information and Planning (SIP) manager as well as to First 5 Contra Costa program officers and First 5 leadership.

The role requires experience with research, data systems, and social services, as well as a helpful disposition, a high degree of professionalism, and the willingness to learn and adjust to change.

Evaluation, data analysis, and research

· Provides evaluation, research, measurement and data analysis findings and other information in writing and verbally to staff; presents learning to targeted internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.

· Conducts background research on issues relevant to early childhood development, policy, systems change, and place-based initiatives, under the supervision of the Manager.

· Conducts general logistical work to support all assigned research and evaluation activities.

· Promotes a culture of strategic learning and knowledge sharing internally and externally.

· Summarizes research reports, evaluation findings, and other sources of information when required.

· Leads the coordination and compilation of required data elements from a variety of internal sources to submit an annual report to First 5 California.

· Compiles and synthesizes information to assist with defining programmatic goals and identify emerging issues.

· Supervises contractors and consultants, as needed.

Internal consulting to staff on program evaluation, measurement, research, and select data projects

· Provides internal consulting to staff on measurement and evaluation topics as appropriate.

· Collaborates with staff to develop and refine tools for monitoring progress of strategies, initiatives, and projects. Makes recommendations supporting program and operational refinement and improvement.

· Leads efforts to proactively identify all measurement issues and provides recommendations about how First 5 Contra Costa should measure its impact.

· Collaborates with program officers and the SIP Department to recommend measurement approaches for grantee and partner engagement.

· Collaborates with the Database Coordinator on issues related to data collection and data fidelity.

· Responds in a timely manner to data-related questions and technical assistance requests from staff and contractors.

· Manages multiple projects and makes independent decisions.

Synthesis and sharing of information with internal and external stakeholders

· Facilitates and participates in internal and external meetings and discussions that allow for evaluation findings and information about Contra Costa families to be shared across initiatives.

· Guides and supports the creation of briefs, case studies, and other products that communicate the impact of First 5 programs and the unmet need for children’s services and programs in Contra Costa County.

· Facilitates and supports staff in effective communication with internal and external audiences, including presentations, meeting materials, etc.

Other responsibilities

· Supports the organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, and values a variety of perspectives

· Represents the department when needed to agencies, Commissioners, community members and others

· Upholds First 5 policies and procedures

· Processes and handles confidential information and files with discretion

· Participates in other agency activities and projects as needed

· Works independently and also as part of a team in a fast-paced, challenging environment

· Performs duties such as filing, faxing, copying and mailing materials as needed

· Performs other duties as assigned

· A Bachelor’s degree from an…