Data & Analytics Senior Strategist

About the Organization People’s Action Institute (501(c)(3)) is a national people-powered organization that conducts public education toward winning an inclusive democracy and economy. The organization invests in the power of poor and working people across rural, suburban, and urban areas to change policies through education, campaigns, and communications. The Opportunity Do you enjoy collaborating on deep research, metrics, and data projects across teams, departments, and allies? Are you passionate about measuring power building and impact? If you answered yes, we have the job for you. Overview of the Position People’s Action Institute seeks a Data & Analytics Senior Strategist to lead the data infrastructure, analytics, and insights that power our organizing campaigns, member organization support, and movement governing strategies. Responsibilities Tool Integration & Management (25%) Serve as the administrator and subject‑matter expert for core organizing and engagement tools, independently ensuring systems are reliable, accessible, and effectively used across teams and member organizations. Lead tool adoption and integration efforts, manage vendor relationships, and provide ongoing technical support. Data Pipeline & Architecture (20%) Manage and maintain ETL pipelines and data architecture to ensure reliable, timely data flow that supports campaigns and organizational priorities. Data Analysis & Integrity (15%) Analyze campaign and program data to generate actionable insights that inform decisions across teams and for funders. Build and maintain dashboards and reporting systems while ensuring data integrity, governance, and compliance. Pathways to Power Cohort Support (15%) Manage the data and technology components of cohort-based programs, ensuring participants have the tools, infrastructure, and support needed to succeed. Train and support member organizations in using data effectively. Member & Network Data Support (10%) Lead targeted support spaces for member organizations, including advanced data cohorts, to strengthen data capacity across the network. Universe Creation & Targeting (5%) Build targeted lists to support organizing, fundraising, communications, and campaign engagement efforts. Provide guidance and training on targeting strategies aligned with campaign priorities. Administrative & Organizational Contributions (5%) Contribute data and insights to support fundraising efforts and board reporting. Complete internal administrative processes, including work allocation and expense reconciliation. Cross‑Departmental Support (5%) Participate in internal working groups and partner across teams to support system improvements, audits, and data governance efforts. Qualifications A minimum of eight years managing data systems, ideally in community, labor, or electoral organizations working with poor and working‑class people. Familiarity working with voter file; preferred experience with list segmentation and universe creation. Strong working knowledge of civic engagement tools such as SmartVAN, EveryAction, ActionBuilder, and Scale to Win. Advanced proficiency with dialers, P2P SMS, and voter file tools. Advanced proficiency in data analysis and with data visualization and dashboard tools such as Sisense for Cloud Data Teams. Proficiency in SQL and a scripting language (preferably Python). Experience operating in a high‑paced, metrics‑based environment and leading or managing large projects with multiple stakeholders. High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity. Strong interpersonal and communication skill with experience translating data into accessible reports and presentations for diverse audiences. Ability to work with diverse people and organizations. Strong commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice and their intersections. Preferred Qualifications Experience managing and optimizing Salesforce or similar CRM platforms, ideally in a nonprofit or advocacy organization. Demonstrated ability to create and customize reports and dashboards to inform decision‑making. Experience developing and implementing data protocols and maintaining data hygiene. Proficiency with core workplace technologies such as Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, or similar platforms. Experience providing technical support and training to non‑technical users; communicate complex information clearly. Compensation and Benefits Full‑time, Regular, Exempt, benefits‑eligible. Union Position: Yes. Salary Range: Level E – $92,325–$127,345, salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Medical, Dependent Care Flex Spending Account, 401(k) plan, Long‑Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, floating holidays, paid holidays, and vacation accrual. Location Open to remote candidates. Chicago and Chicagoland candidates should be able to work a flexible hybrid schedule. Reports to Chief of Impact. Travel Requirements Yes, 6–8 times a year for staff stepbacks and other required meetings and events. Equal Opportunity Statement People’s Action Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer; womxn, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQI people are strongly encouraged to apply. Union People’s Action Institute recognizes our staff bargaining unit affiliated with the Chicago Midwest Regional Joint Board, Workers United (CMRJB). Any position that is included in the bargaining unit will be covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. #J-18808-Ljbffr