Program Data Director

Responsibilities

Data Culture Development & Capacity Building

• Foster data-informed decision making across program staff through implementation of best practices and standardized data collection protocols.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive data literacy training programs tailored to program staff needs.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support on data tools and analytical techniques.
• Lead program culture change initiatives that prioritize data-informed program management.
• Build internal capacity for program teams to access, interpret, and act on data insights.

Impact Measurement & Evaluation

• Design and implement comprehensive impact measurement frameworks aligned with organizational strategic goals.
• In collaboration with program leadership, establish key performance indicators across all program areas to ensure consistent evaluation standards
• Conduct rigorous analysis of program outcomes and effectiveness, generating actionable insights.
• Produce regular impact reports for internal stakeholders, external partners, and funding organizations.
• Strengthen organizational accountability through robust impact measurement capabilities that demonstrate concrete results to stakeholders.

Base Building, Organizing, and Strategic Targeting

• Support strategic targeting for outreach and engagement efforts using demographic and geographic data analysis.
• Analyze voter files, membership data, and community data to optimize organizing strategies.
• Enhance constituent and community engagement strategies through data-driven approaches.
• Collaborate with organizing teams to translate data insights into field strategy and resource allocation decisions.
• Evaluate and recommend targeting tools and methodologies to support base-building objectives.

Grassroots Partner Data Support & Collaboration

• Provide data capacity building assistance for community partner organizations in our network.
• Develop standardized templates, tools, and analytical resources for partner use.
• Facilitate data sharing and collaborative analysis initiatives across the partner network
• Build partner capacity to collect, analyze, and use data to strengthen their own organizing and advocacy work.
• Create accessible data products that support partner organizations’ strategic decision-making.

Data Systems Leadership & Integration

• Evaluate and recommend program-specific data management tools and platforms.
• Lead implementation of new data systems tailored to program needs.
• Collaborate with the technology and data infrastructure team to develop integration between program data systems and institutional data.
• Adhere and conform to the same data security standards and system compatibility established by the data and technology infrastructure team.
• Oversee data governance practices specific to program data, ensuring ethical use and privacy compliance.

Team Management & Strategic Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and support the Program Data Team (up to four direct reports).
• Coordinate across program areas to understand evolving data needs and set team priorities.
• Represent program data needs in organizational discussions and strategic planning.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives that connect data work to programmatic strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with external data partners and progressive data community.

Skillset

• At least 4 years of experience in a data leadership role within progressive organizations, campaigns, or community organizing contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following areas: electoral organizing data, membership/base data, program evaluation, or community organizing metrics.
• Proven track record of managing staff and building high-performing teams.
• Strong project management skills with ability to coordinate across multiple program areas simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency with CRMs commonly used in organizing contexts (EveryAction, Action Network, NGP VAN, Salesforce, or similar).
• Experience with data analysis tools and techniques and data visualization.
• Ability to translate complex data concepts for non-technical audiences and create accessible reporting frameworks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience building collaborative relationships across diverse teams.
• Understanding of social justice organizing principles and commitment to equity-centered data practices.
• Commitment to equity, justice, and the mission of Community Change.