Child Care Systems Analyst

First Finance

. Develop, implement, manage, and communicate data collection and analysis efforts for state, Tribal, and municipal clients .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $76,000 - $79,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data collection, analysis, and reporting, with a strong focus on public policy and program evaluation. Proficient in managing projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure effective communication and culturally competent data practices.

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Data Collection MethodologiesProgram EvaluationStatistical AnalysisMicrosoft Office SuitePublic Policy Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Qualitative ResearchQuantitative ResearchData AnalysisReport WritingDocument ReviewSurvey DesignFocus Group FacilitationData VisualizationStatistical SoftwareGIS Software

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCultural CompetenceProject Management

Industry Keywords

Public PolicyNonprofit Program DesignEvaluationConsultingECE-related Politics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, manage, and communicate data collection and analysis efforts for state, Tribal, and municipal clients
Support research plans and proposals
Conduct qualitative and quantitative research using surveys, interviews, focus groups, policy and document reviews, and public datasets
Clean, organize, and analyze data collected by FCF or its partners
Produce accurate, user-friendly reports, charts, and graphs
Create and maintain user documentation and internal process guides
Learn and use new technologies, software, data types, and analysis tools as needed
Oversee aspects of day-to-day project management, including facilitating meetings, scheduling, updating project plans, communicating with clients, and ensuring timely deliverables
Develop and implement program evaluations to inform program improvement and measure impact
Provide training, consulting, and technical assistance on data collection, analysis, dashboards, evaluation, and reporting
Present data findings to external clients and partners
Collaborate with clients and partners to understand data needs and ensure ethical and culturally competent data standards
Manage time allocation reports and client, partner, and funder data
Participate in organizational and National Systems Team learning sessions
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with at least 2 years of relevant experience
Relevant experience in public policy and administration, nonprofit program design and evaluation, research, evaluation, or consulting
Demonstrated experience with research, including document review and data collection methodologies
Excellence in written, verbal, and visual communications skills
Ability to work sensitively and effectively with adults of diverse educational, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
Proficient to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive business data and information
Working knowledge of ECE-related politics, policies, and funding streams at the local, state, federal, and Tribal level, or ability to rapidly attain this knowledge
Preferred experience with statistical analysis and common statistical software packages
Preferred experience with GIS or other mapping software
Spanish fluency preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Four medical plans
Two dental plans
Vision plan
Basic life coverage of $50,000
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Nine holidays
Personal holidays, pro-rated based on hire date
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) in the first year
Partial paid family medical leave
Home office allowance
Reimbursement of allowable travel costs
Flexible work environment