Senior Manager Data and Research

About Us: 
All Voting is Local is a multistate, nonpartisan organization that fights against state and local voting policies that silence voters of color and other historically marginalized communities – not just in election years, but every year. We are on the ground in eight states (Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin) building bridges with election officials who want to expand access to the ballot – and pushing back on those who don’t. We work with partners to advance fair, inclusive rules on voter registration, to remove barriers that make it more difficult for people to vote, and to ensure every vote counts. 

Position Summary:

All Voting seeks a Senior Data Manager who will be responsible to build, project manage, and support its data analytics program. The Sr. Data Manager is responsible for general data analysis, data acquisition, data governance, report building/dashboarding, and research in support of the data team’s work program. This position will work to support internal stakeholders to meet their organizational objectives. Success in this role depends on creative problem solving and analytical skills. This position will require working closely with the EVP for Data and Research, other data team members, and members of the National and State teams 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet with colleagues to gather stakeholder needs and translate into project requirements;
• Manage the data and analytics roadmap; 
• Develop project scopes for consultant engagement; manage consultant contracts;
• Establish data governance best practices and ensure implementation for all data products;
• Identify and acquire data from primary and secondary sources;
• Create, configure, and deploy tables within existing databases;        
• Author and edit dashboards for internal release to support the overall work program;
• Write reports that synthesize findings from various analyses that provide actionable intelligence;
• Present analysis findings to staff, partner colleague, and stakeholders groups;
• Facilitate discussions on the design, development, and implementation of data projects;
• Store and document data and processes per organizational standards;
• Provide ad hoc demographic and voting analysis as needed. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated fluency in SQL for queries (TSQL, MYSQL, PostGres);
• Knowledge of  R or Python for statistical analyses;
• Version control using GitHub;
• Experience using project management software;
• Knowledge of elections, electoral data, government data, and GIS;
• Reasoning and mathematical skills to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;
• Ability to effectively communicate data to a broad range of audiences.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related academic discipline; MBA or M.S. in information technology preferred.
• 7-10 years of related experience working with creating actionable research and analytics tools within a data platform in a professional environment.

Role-Specific Competencies: 

All Voting has adopted a competency-based approach to job definition, hiring, performance assessment, and professional development. The following are our role specific competencies and examples of how they manifest for this role. 

1. Accountability - Acts with a clear sense of ownership. Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and errors. Follows through on commitments, implements decisions that have been agreed upon, and makes sure others do the same. Self advocates and partners to find viable solutions for coaching, resources, tools, and learning and development. Is reliable and responsive. Recognizes the impact of one’s behavior and actions on others. 

2. Mutual Respect - Values and celebrates differences. Recognizes, acknowledges, and integrates diverse experiences, styles, backgrounds, and perspectives. Shows up to meetings/events/calls prepared and on time. Listens to understand. Is authentically curious and asks questions to foster trust and collaboration. Shows appreciation for others and acknowledges contributions. 

3. Solutions Oriented - Identifies the source of a question or challenge and provides the appropriate, or a better, way of doing things. Effectively and creatively thinks, evaluates, analyzes, and decides clearly and quickly, in such a way that helps solve a problem. Consistently focuses on problem solving instead of seeking blame or what ifs. Is inclusive with approach. Considers who are the stakeholders and resources to effectively design and execute the potential solutions. 

4. Sound Judgment - Exercises critical thinking, analysis and assessment of implications, identification of patterns, making connections of underlying issues, and takes ownership of the outcome. Knows when to escalate and/or invite others. Is able to take a pause to reflect and/or pivot. Takes calculated risks. Is aware of and challenges biases in themselves. Seeks diversity and differences in opinions. Leverages experiences (successes and especially failures) to inform and refine decision making as well as to inform delivery tone, time, and place in sharing information. 

Employee Benefits : 

All Voting provides a total benefits package that helps you manage your health, protect your income, and prepare for the future. 

● Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 

● Life, short-term disability, and AD&D insurance 

● Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 

● 403(b) Retirement Account with a (%) matching contribution 

● Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

● Monthly tech stipend 

● Generous paid time off policies that include: 

○ Wellness Days 

○ Vacation Days 

○ Sick Days 

○ Personal Leave 

○ Paid Parental Leave 

How To Apply:
Don’t meet every single requirement?  Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At All Voting, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in this role description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.