.***:HIAS seeks a Data Analysis Specialist to help maintain and grow the HIAS Reporting Platform. The Reporting Platform is a data warehouse that is connected to HIAS' proprietary Global Case Management System (CMS) and hosts other secondary databases. The Data Analysis Specialist will work alongside countries currently using the CMS and onboarding to the CMS. This currently includes Mexico, Aruba, Guyana, Kenya, Costa Rica and Venezuela, and will extend to other countries and regions over time.The Data Analysis Specialist contributes to the development and implementation of organization-wide reporting policies and tools for data analysis and visualizations at the country and global levels. They will support country offices to develop dashboards, support them with technical training, support data privacy and security in regard to data sharing, and develop best practices and standard operating procedures.The Data Analysis Specialist supports HIAS' central data management/case management function through establishing a consistent reporting practice, standard operating procedures, platform and strengthening the integration between country offices and HIAS HQ, to maintain and improve usage of the reporting platform and increase data quality. With direct management and technical supervision from the Assistant Director, Strategic Information & Performance, the Data Analysis Specialist is responsible for building the capacity of country office staff and providing in-country and remote support. They will work closely with the country program teams and the regional management team to deliver on essential duties. They will work closely with SAM's Regional MEAL Advisors and other MEAL roles (HQ and country-based) to develop and validate data analysis plans and guidelines, ensure reporting platform and templates are fit for purpose and refer/escalate relevant areas for MEAL support as needed.**Note, this position is based at our headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland or our office in New York, New York, and we will consider a remote option for applicants who live outside of commuting distance to either of our offices and are based in other states in which we are registered (Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin).****This position can also be based in the LAC region in countries where HIAS has existing operations.****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:- Leads in creating a global vision for the HIAS CMS Reporting Platform by collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.- Develops alongside stakeholders a vision on the use of statistics and analytical data products, particularly in planning, programming and advocacy, at the country, regional and global levels as appropriate.- Develops or revises statistical concepts, definitions, standards and classifications used in HIAS' decision making
