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NEOGOV · 2 hours ago

Grants Data Specialist - Human Services

Savannah, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $55K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Grants Data Specialist to join the Human Services Department. This role involves analyzing local and federal community development program performance measures, generating reports, and utilizing various web-based data tools to support community development initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Maintains records of local/federal community development data and performance outcome information

Research data, professional literature, and other resources for best practices and performance strategies

Conducts comparative research to identify best practices and innovative service delivery models

Assists with the management of software data collection vendor contracts

Utilizes the identified local and federal Community Data and Case Management Systems as primary sources for community development information. Determines data needed to be collected and/or used for specific community development projects

Serves as the data management expert for Human Services programs and contracts, summarizing, analyzing and reviewing data for accuracy to produce standard, ad-hoc and confidential reports

Assists with implementing community development initiatives and special projects

Monitors and reviews all service activities entered in the data/case management system by service provider/contractor for accuracy

Ensures data systems are operational for data and case management that are used by internal and external users to include proper installation, updates and rollout

Prepares and presents reports with full interpretation of community development performance outcomes and social determinants that influence community wellbeing

Formulates, implements and enforces proper data collection policies and procedures for compliance with local and federal requirements

Acts as lead for technical assistance and training sessions on the data and case management systems for internal and external users as directed

Suggested: Facilitates process improvements to identify, manage, and improve core processes

Suggested: Manages survey analysis and links results to the Strategic Plan; works with divisions to understand results, refine or improve services or processes to improve results

Suggested: Conducts complex internal management analysis projects and studies. Emphasis is on collecting, analyzing and summarizing large amounts of data into useful information; developing process maps; facilitating work sessions; coordinating work tasks with other departments when applicable; and assisting divisions with operational decisions or modifications of departmental procedures

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Data analysisReport generationCommunity developmentStatistical analysisDatabase managementProject managementInterpersonal relationsProcess improvementOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, mathematics or related field supplemented by two (2) years experience in the collection, analysis and interpretation of community data and writing reports that indicate relationships between various parties, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment

Knowledge of basic statistical analysis

Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Knowledge of current Human Services trends to effectively serve individuals

Knowledge of frameworks for assessing the effectiveness of community initiatives and translating findings into actionable recommendations

Knowledge of department programs, policies, and procedures

Knowledge of the structure, functions, and organization of local government

Knowledge of project management principles and practices (e.g., organizing work, setting priorities, and following up on assignment to completion.)

Knowledge of research techniques and practices

Knowledge of process improvement frameworks, such as lean six sigma

Skills in managing relational databases and integrating data from multiple sources

Skill in meeting deadlines and forecasting and implementing strategies to obtain positive outcomes

Skill in preparing and presenting reports and information

Skill in performing mathematical calculations and interpreting statistical data

Skill in operating a computer and the use of Microsoft software

Skill in public and interpersonal relations

Skill in oral and written communication

Preferred

Previous Community Development data management, programmatic, fiscal experience and master's preferred

Facilitates process improvements to identify, manage, and improve core processes

Manages survey analysis and links results to the Strategic Plan; works with divisions to understand results, refine or improve services or processes to improve results

Conducts complex internal management analysis projects and studies. Emphasis is on collecting, analyzing and summarizing large amounts of data into useful information; developing process maps; facilitating work sessions; coordinating work tasks with other departments when applicable; and assisting divisions with operational decisions or modifications of departmental procedures