JAG Nebraska Career Analyst

Overview

Organization: United Way of the Midlands

Job Title: JAG Nebraska Career Data Analyst

Department: JAG Nebraska, Programs

FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt

Location: Omaha, NE

About United Way of the Midlands: Since 1923, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by bringing together the business, government and not-for-profit sectors and raising money to support our community’s most impactful health and human service programs. UWM’s funded programs and direct services – including JAG Nebraska, 211 and the Weatherization Assistance Program – focus on four key areas to improve health and well-being for all, build financial stability and strength, help young people realize their full potential and address urgent needs today to advance a better tomorrow.

At United Way, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.

UWM’s Mission: United Way of the Midlands UNITES our community’s CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.

Guiding Principles: At United Way of the Midlands, we…

• Build TRUST in everything we do.
• Extend GRACE by thinking beyond ourselves.
• Show GRIT by bringing it everyday.
• Be OPEN to embracing others’ differences.
• Actively ENGAGE by listening and sharing.
• Live CURIOUSLY to learn constantly.

JAG Nebraska Career Data Analyst

Summary:

The Career Data Analyst plays a dual-impact role supporting youth career counseling services through data-informed decision-making. This position is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and translating participant and program data into actionable insights that improve service delivery, outcomes, and equity. The analyst partners closely with JAG specialists, program leadership, data manager and external stakeholders to track participant progress, measure outcomes, build employer connections, and ensure compliance with funding and reporting requirements.

• Maintain data systems to track youth participation, engagement, career readiness outcomes, credentials, placements, and post-program outcomes.
• Ensure accurate, timely data entry and data quality across multiple platforms.
• Analyze program and participant data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in counseling services and workforce outcomes.
• Report on dashboards and data visualizations for internal teams, funders, boards, and public partners.
• Support grant reporting and performance accountability for local, state, and federal workforce initiatives.
• Analyze labor trends in Nebraska to create experiences for students that align with the current market.
• Partner with JAG specialists to translate data insights into practical strategies for improving youth engagement, persistence, and career outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement cycles by evaluating program data effectiveness and recommending evidence-based adjustments.
• Conduct equity-focused analysis to assess access, outcomes, and barriers for historically underserved youth.
• Collaborate with specialists, employers, and education partners to align data with program goals.
• Provide data training and technical assistance to frontline staff to strengthen data literacy and usage
• Communicate findings clearly to non-technical audiences through presentations and written summaries.
• Create an alumni network to maintain an ongoing connection to JAG graduates.
• Works in close collaboration with the JAG Data manager to access JAG dashboards, raw data, and understand other data metrics.

• This position has no supervisory duties.

• Required to work 12 months per year.
• Must have a good understanding of philanthropy and the role non-profit organizations play in our community.
• Must enter, analyze, and verify data reports as applicable for integrity, accuracy and various funding requirements.
• Must have the ability to effectively represent UWM and JAG Nebraska during community and stakeholder meetings.
• Must think strategically to effectively plan, organize, execute, and manage multiple projects to accomplish goals.
• Must be highly…