Senior Manager, Data Analysis & Program Evaluation - Child Development & Family Support

Strategic Data Management Leader

For best consideration, please submit application materials by October 2, 2026. To be considered for this role, please submit a complete application including Employment History, Resume & Cover Letter. Provides strategic leadership and oversight in data management, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) across all Child Development and Family Support (CDFS) operations. Focuses on supporting the ultimate growth and development of children and families by providing analytical leadership to supportive, non-instructional program functions, including health, facilities, nutrition, and professional learning.

Directs, supervises, and evaluates managers of supportive functions, leveraging data-driven decision-making to optimize operations, monitor Head Start Performance Standards, and enhance service delivery. Creates reports and communicates the growth, quality, and health of the organization's various operational components to CDFS leadership, the College, and external stakeholders using research design and data visualization to assist with program evaluation.

Directs, supervises, and evaluates the performance and daily duties of program managers in supportive, non-instructional service areas, including health, facilities, nutrition, and professional learning, ensuring cross-functional alignment with overall child and family outcomes. Trains, mentors, and develops supervises in the areas of leadership, staff accountability, and performance monitoring. Builds capacity among managers to use data systems and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous operational improvements.

Directs the design, implementation, and maintenance of CDFS data architecture, software systems, and data management workflows. Ensures data integrity, security, and accessibility across all supportive service departments. Evaluates program efficacy, service delivery, and functional growth across health, facilities, nutrition, and professional learning. Synthesizes quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, mitigate operational risks, and evaluate program impact. Translates complex datasets into clear, compelling narratives, interactive dashboards, and executive reports.

Effectively communicates the health, quality, compliance, and growth of the organization's functions to leadership, Policy Council, and external partners. Attends Policy Council and College Board meetings and presents organizational health, evaluation findings, or programmatic data reports in the absence of or in collaboration with leadership. Uses data tracking and monitoring systems to monitor and evaluate ongoing compliance with federal Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing requirements, USDA/CACFP regulations, facilities safety protocols and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations, accrediting bodies, and MHCC board policies.

Provides strategic support and input to the design and continuous improvement of CDFS early learning programs. Assists with short- and long-term planning that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in staffing, curriculum, culture, and services and align with College and CDFS mission, vision, and strategic goals. Prepares reports to various funding sources in collaboration with fiscal managers. Manages assigned department and program budgets, ensuring spending remains within budget allocations.

Participates in budget planning, reviews, forecasting, and grant proposal development in partnership with leadership. Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with internal College departments, external agencies, community partners, and educational institutions to strengthen ties and support programming, shared resources, and other initiatives. Serves as a College representative on local, regional, and state early childhood committees as appropriate. Ensures and promotes health, safety, and proper risk management in the workplace and across all early learning sites.

Attends training sessions and participates in ongoing professional development opportunities. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree in Social Sciences, Health Services, Education, Business Management, Data Mining, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative/analytical field Experience/Training:
Minimum (5) years of experience in data analysis, program evaluation, and data management, including at…