Senior Manager Impact Measurement & Data Science

Summary:

The ASPCA is seeking a Senior Manager of Impact Measurement and Data Science to join our Strategy & Research team - a thoughtful and mission-driven team that collaborates across the organization to develop, refine, and execute the ASPCA's organization-wide priorities through strategy, impact measurement, research, and planning. Our work addresses a wide range of topics that directly impact our internal programs as well as the field of animal welfare.

Program Learning and Impact Measurement Focus

The Senior Manager of Impact Measurement and Data Science (IMDS) is responsible for the development and execution of strategies to evaluate various programs that support the ASPCA's goals to improve the lives of animals. The Senior Manager conducts in-depth studies of ASPCA programming to generate credible measures of the programming's current performance and to determine what efforts are most effectively and efficiently resulting in impact.

As a member of the Strategy & Research (S&R) team, working under the supervision of the Director of Impact Measurement and Data Science, the Senior Manager of IMDS coordinates data collection, monitors data quality, conducts data analyses, and creates data reports and visualizations. This person also facilitates interpretation and application of findings in collaboration with program teams and members of S&R. In addition to strong program evaluation, research, and analytical skills, this position requires an individual with a collaborative work style and experience in project management.

This remote-based position (which requires travel, as described below) is open to all eligible candidates based within the United States.

Application Deadline: We will be accepting applications until Wednesday, January 22, 2025, @ 6pm ET.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Collaborative program evaluation (~50%)

• Develop and manage data collection, reporting and evaluation systems
• Develop procedures for data input, data reporting and analysis
• Collaborate with multiple internal and external partners to ensure research is executed on schedule and consistent with protocols to ensure data quality
• Create documents for communicating data findings for multiple stakeholders
• Guide interpretation of research findings and their application to decision making for ASPCA programs

Data science activities(~30%)

• Identify and evaluate the quality of data sources
• Conduct academic literature review
• Recommend data sources to be used in research activity or programmatic evaluations
• Conduct analyses of data to compare and evaluate various courses of action

Research support (~20%)

• Provide administrative support to other researchers such as data management, data cleaning, or searches for published scientific studies

Exemplifies the ASPCA's Core Values:

• HasCommitmentand dedication to improving the lives of animals
• DemonstratesOwnershipand feels responsible for outcomes
• Believes inTeam- that we are stronger together
• Seeks toElevateothers and reimagine what is possible
• Focuses onImpact, specifically making change for animals

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred

Language:

• English (required)

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in program evaluation or applied research, including managing multiple simultaneous projects
• Experience developing and using logic models
• Experience with, knowledge of, or familiarity with frameworks for program evaluations
• Demonstrated ability to identify data sources for program evaluations or applied research and to assess the quality of these data sources
• Experience searching for scientific journal publications in a systematic way using standard search engines such as Google Scholar or PubMed
• Experience in data management including validating data, manipulating data, and/or transferring data between systems
• Experience summarizing and reporting data (including graphical presentations) and interpreting data findings preferred
• Knowledge of various experimental designs and threats to validity (internal and external) addressed by each preferred
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple teams preferred
• Proficiency with Excel or a similar software program for data analysis
• Must be a self-guided, creative, highly organized, and motivated individual requiring minimal supervision
• Must be nimble and able to rapidly re-prioritize own work
• Must be able to work confidently in a remote office
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% of the time as needed

Compensation and Benefits:

The applicable target hiring range for this remote role is based on where the employee works, which for remote roles is the employee's primary location of residence, and its respective cost of labor. We have organized the U.S. varying costs of labor index into three geographic zones. As a point of reference, below, we have included our ASPCA locations by geographic zone to illustrate what the hiring range would be in each of the following areas.

Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and staff compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary ranges for this role are set forth below and may be modified in the future.

• Zone 1 (For example, Asheville, NC; Champaign, IL; Columbus, OH; Gainesville, FL; Miami, FL; Oklahoma City, OK; Overland, KS; Union, MO; Weaverville, NC): $73,000 - $78,000annually
• Zone 2 (For example Los Angeles, CA): $80,000 - $85,000 annually
• Zone 3 (For example, Washington D.C, New York, NY): $88,000 - $93,000annually

For remote positions, you can view which zone applies to you based on your location. For questions regarding other locations not found on the list, please send an email to Careers@aspca.org for more information.

For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website.

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Our EEO Policy:

The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA's standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCA's People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

About Us:
The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.

The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.

The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.

At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA's vision - that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.

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