Data Manager

THE FOUNDATION

The JPB Foundation is now the Freedom Together Foundation. Freedom Together Foundation’s (FTF) mission is to support people who have been denied power to build it, so they can change unjust systems and create a more democratic, inclusive, and sustainable society. We are dedicated to long-lasting, systemic change. That means we commit to our partners for the long haul, trusting in the strength and vision of the organizations we support to address some of our country’s most entrenched problems. Over the last 10 years, FTF has grown to be one of the largest US foundations, awarding over $300 million in grants each year.

THE POSITION

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Data Manager will work collaboratively across FTF to provide key analysis and insights at all levels of grantmaking and leadership. While the role is expected to evolve with FTF’s growth, the Manager can expect to engage with the following challenges and opportunities:

Provide expert data analysis and ensure quality data: 
•    Serve as an expert on grantmaking data, using statistical and data visualization software to conduct planned or ad hoc data analysis and reporting. 
•    Define and extract data as needed. 
•    Create complex reports for grants management, program staff, and leadership.
•    Ensure data quality by advising on coding and data structure in the Fluxx grants management system.
•    Improve quality of historical data via data clean-up projects.

Support the build of effective data and data visualization systems and practices: 
•    Lead the selection and implementation process of data visualization software.
•    Develop and deliver trainings to build data literacy and analytics capacity.

Provide effective data visualization across the organization: 
•    Help create and manage leadership dashboards with data from Fluxx.
•    Communicate data to executive-level and/or non-technical audiences.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Significant (~5 years or more) of experience with data analytics and management.
• Experience in a nonprofit, foundation, or other social sector context is preferred. 
• Strong technical and database capabilities with experience improving data systems and practices. Experience with grant management databases is preferred, ideally Fluxx.
• Significant experience with data visualization software. Insights on strengths of different systems and experience integrating a new system is a plus. 
• Ability to support ongoing coding and data improvements and anticipating evolving analysis and visualization needs. 
• High attention to detail and data integrity as well as the ability to manage a fast-paced heavy workload. Proven organization and planning/time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present material in an understandable manner to diverse audiences, anticipate questions and alternate ways to present or communicate data and insights.
• A natural team orientation, with eagerness to provide support and a willingness to ask for help as needed. The desire to work collaboratively across a diverse team and to move work forward independently. 
• A drive to learn and the resilience and flexibility to adapt to change in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.  
• Deep commitment to advancing the Foundation’s mission and to exemplifying values like strategic rigor, performance excellence, equity, creativity, collaboration, and compassion.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The targeted starting salary range for this position is $120,000 – 140,000, based on experience. FTF offers an extensive and generous benefits package including health insurance (with 100% of the premiums paid for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and qualified family members), paid time off (including last week of the year), 401(k) retirement plan with 12% employer contribution, and access to an inclusive family building reimbursement plan. FTF provides up to $5,000 annually for professional development and the ability to recommend an annual grant to the nonprofit of your choice.

WORKING WITH FTF

We believe that diversity is critical to our mission, and we value an inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experiences related to our programs and applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The Freedom Together Foundation is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate in employment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age or sexual orientation.

This position is based in New York, NY. FTF works on a hybrid schedule and staff are required to be in the NY office three days a week and can work from home two days a week.