United Way of the Midlands · 3 days ago
JAG Nebraska Career Data Analyst
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expUnited Way of the Midlands is a nonprofit organization that has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro since 1923. The Career Data Analyst plays a dual-impact role supporting youth career counseling services through data-informed decision-making, focusing on collecting, analyzing, and translating participant and program data into actionable insights that improve service delivery and outcomes.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Accredited bachelor's degree required
Must have experience 3-5 years' experience working with youth-serving, education, or workforce development programs
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 organized, responsive, and be able to handle multiple deliverables at the same time and on short notice
Must be able to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Must be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a variety of individuals, within and outside of the school system
Must be able to make formal and informal presentations
Must be able and willing to follow the chain of command and organizational policies and values
Must possess a current and valid driver's license
Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with grant-funded or publicly funded program reporting requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Mobility to move around an active classroom and school grounds
Benefits
Shared health, dental and vision insurance
Generous 401(k) Retirement plan
Paid vacation and sick time
Employer paid life and disability insurance
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Company
United Way of the Midlands
For nearly 100 years, United Way of the Midlands has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by bridging the business and not-for-profit sectors to create a Circle of Support that helps our neighbors overcome difficult challenges and start building a better future.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Shawna Forsberg
President and CEO
Michael Blue
Manager, Corporate & AFL-CIO Relations
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