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Position Description

This is a remote position and can be based anywhere within the U.S.

JOB SUMMARY

The Data and Impact Reporting team works to ensure the Patient Support Pillar is gathering and communicating data in a way that provides meaningful insight into progress against our mission to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families. The senior manager will support the development and implementation of a phased evaluation plan to understand signature programs, including the American Cancer Society’s Project ECHO portfolio. This position will lead the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans, quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and dissemination across multiple concurrent initiatives.

This position requires strong evaluation and project management skills, a willingness to learn, and a desire to help ACS maximize programmatic offerings to reduce the burden of cancer. The position is the right fit for a professional with evaluation training and strong mixed method data collection and analysis skills.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, leads the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans for multiple programs, including the American Cancer Society’s Project ECHO portfolio.
• Leads the development of data collection tools, gathers and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data, and disseminates findings to various internal and external audiences, as necessary.
• Facilitates qualitative data collection, including focus group or key informant interview moderation and transcription, as necessary.
• Provides data management and evaluation support and guidance for emerging projects across the pillar.
• Designs and develops monitoring tools and dashboards using Power BI and Excel to share results.
• Develops tools to share relevant and timely programmatic stories (e.g., success stories, case studies, infographics).
• Continually identifies and implements opportunities to improve data systems and processes.
• Coordinates across initiatives to promote strategic alignment of data systems and processes.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to improve workflows and team processes.
• Performs other assignments and projects as needed.

Position Requirements

FORMAL KNOWLEDGE

Combinations of degree and experience will be considered in assessing successful candidates.

• Advanced degree (master’s or doctorate) in public health, evaluation, economics, policy analysis, implementation science or equivalent degree where mixed methods or qualitative data management and data analysis are required professional skills.
• Three years of professional experience working in program evaluation. Working knowledge of public health and/or cancer control programming, theory, and concepts preferred.
• Experience supporting program evaluation in a large, multi-siloed organization preferred.

SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement evaluation plans.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire, manage, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
• Demonstrated ability to visualize and present data for dissemination.
• Demonstrated ability to independently meet deadlines, solve problems, and track deliverables for multiple projects.
• Proficient in relevant software, including Excel, Stata (or other statistical package), and MAXQDA (or other qualitative research software)
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across the organization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required, especially the ability to communicate diplomatically and persuasively in a virtual environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Consistent ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer-service orientation and positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and to freely give and receive feedback.

SPECIAL MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to communicate technical concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff.
• This position is remote.

The starting rate is $70,000 - $83,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
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