Associate, Data Analytics

About Us

Social Finance is a national nonprofit and a registered investment advisor (SF Advisors, LLC). We work with the public, private, and social sectors to create partnerships and investments that measurably improve lives. Since our founding in 2011, we have mobilized over $400 million in new investments designed to help people and communities realize improved outcomes in workforce and economic mobility, health, and housing.

We are driven by the belief that social and economic systems should enable all people to thrive, and the conviction that we can create the most meaningful and measurable change in our communities when governments and markets work together. Our organization is built upon five core values: people, performance, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion.

Our work spans four areas: Impact-first Investing, Workforce and Education Investments, Advisory & Public Sector Practice, and the Social Finance Institute. Our Impact-first Investment team designs, launches, and manages investments that provide solutions for effectively deploying impact capital across a range of social outcomes. Our Workforce and Education Investments team designs, launches and manages financial solutions focused on addressing workforce challenges, including skills acquisition and training access. Our Advisory team partners with government and philanthropy leaders to implement data-driven programs for advancing social impact. And through the Social Finance Institute, we aim to build the field and change systems through actionable research, communities of practice, and educational outreach. 

Note: To be considered for our open roles, candidates must hold permanent U.S. work authorization at the time of application, which will not require employer sponsorship at point-of-hire or in the future.

The Opportunity

The Data Analytics team works across the organization to deepen our development and execution of data analysis and visualization, data management and strategy, and program assessment and learning workstreams. We are seeking a dedicated, driven and team-oriented Associate, Data Analytics to serve as an integral member of the Social Finance team and help us deliver on our Data Solutions service offerings, joining a team of four other data analytics professionals. While the data analytics team works across all areas of our business, this role will initially focus on data analytics efforts within our Impact Advisory & Public Sector Practice team. The early portfolio for this position may include: 

• Impact Advisory & Public Sector Practice: Analyzing administrative data, developing and updating data dashboards, supporting primary quantitative and qualitative data collection, and assessing and providing recommendations on data management strategies.  

Project allocation may evolve over time to support other data analytics needs across the Social Finance team. This position reports to the Director, Data Analytics & Evaluation. 

Responsibilities  

• Data analysis. Use statistical software (such as Stata or R) to validate, structure, clean, and analyze public sector data
• Visualizing and presenting data. Create effective visual storytelling through data dashboards, interactive figures, and internal and external communication materials
• Data collection. Support primary data collection by developing surveys and interview guides, including programming surveys in programs such as Qualtrics
• Data management. Assessing and providing recommendations to clients on best practices for organizing, structuring, storing, and accessing data
• Program assessment. Support assessment of program performance through identifying key research questions and analyzing performance using quantitative and qualitative data
• Drive stakeholder engagement in data analytics efforts. Develop and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships and engagement on data analytics workstreams
• Implementing data equity principles. Ensure data analysis and data visualization workstreams follow best practices in data equity in terms of design, structure, and format
• Provide support to teams carrying out data analysis and data visualization tasks, including troubleshooting challenges and conducting testing and quality assurance on coding and product development
• Contribute to firm capacity-building initiatives, such as recruiting, professional development, knowledge management, fundraising, or other internal projects 

Qualifications 

• 2 to 5 years of full-time professional experience with relevant and transferable skills related to data analysis, data visualization, program assessment, and data collection 
• Bachelor’s degree or related certificate in computer science, data analytics, economics, finance, engineering, political science, or related field
• Experience coding in Stata or R, or experience with another statistical analysis program and willingness and demonstrated capacity to learn Stata or R
• Experience developing data dashboards in Tableau or PowerBi, or experience with another data visualization software and willingness and demonstrated capacity to learn Tableau.  
• Experience with or an understanding of the public sector and social service delivery
• Experience or familiarity with at least one of our core issue areas: children and families, workforce development and economic mobility, housing and homelessness, or public safety.
• Detail-oriented and adept at instituting quality control checks and ensuring accuracy in data analysis
• Strong oral and written communications skills, with the ability to summarize and explain research studies in a compelling way, including through well-written memos and PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to communicate, work closely with, and build relationships with many types of partners across multiple sectors
• Ability to adapt, be flexible, and work independently to complete high-quality project work
• Commitment to enhancing a team culture of inclusion, belonging and equity  

Benefits 

At Social Finance, we strive to deliver a benefits program that will enhance our overall value proposition to employees. Our current benefit offerings include: 

• Comprehensive health care coverage: medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Short-term, long-term and life insurance policies
• Commuter benefits and cell phone reimbursements
• Hybrid work model (in office at least two days per week)
• Dedicated budgets for team building and employee recognition
• Annual budget for external professional development opportunities
• Mentorship and onboarding programs
• Collaborative and energizing workspaces in downtown Boston, MA; San Francisco, CA; Austin, TX; Washington, D.C.; and New York, NY
• Paid vacation and paid holidays (with 12/24-1/1 off every year)
• Paid parental leave
• A truly stellar team of high performing, values-driven and fun (!) professionals 

Salary 

Social Finance uses a lockstep compensation model for purposes of equity and transparency - we strive for everyone coming in at a given level to be paid equitably. For this position, at the Associate level, the starting base salary is $81,000; however, during the interview process, we will take into account a candidate's full work experience and may adjust the job title, and commensurate starting salary, as appropriate. At this level, employees typically receive a $2,500 salary increase annually and are eligible to participate in our firmwide annual bonus program. Bonuses are typically between 5-10%, though bonuses are not guaranteed and are dependent on both organizational and individual performance.

If joining our San Francisco office, this hire would receive a cost of living adjustment, which includes an additional $1,000 for every month they are residing in the state of California within a commutable distance of our office in San Francisco 

Review of applications will begin immediately. No phone calls, please. 

Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 

Please note that, at this time, to be in-person at a Social Finance office, client location or Social Finance-sponsored event, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including receiving a booster shot.

Social Finance, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, military status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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