Education Northwest

• Lead the design and delivery of Data Technical Assistance for partners, including data use coaching, analytic support, and interpretation of findings for practice and policy audiences • Conduct applied quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods analyses using administrative, survey, and secondary data • Design, administer, and analyze surveys using Alchemer software • Support partners in navigating postsecondary data systems, including financial aid data, enrollment and persistence data, and high school to postsecondary transition indicators • Develop partner-facing tools, briefs, and data products that support partner decision-making and translate evidence into action • Serve as the primary point of contact for a subset of partners, supporting relationship management, work planning, and deliverables • Lead discrete projects or project components, including scoping, task coordination, data collection, analysis, and reporting • Collaborate with internal team members to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables and alignment with equity commitments • Lead proposal development and project scoping efforts, including budgeting and partner development • Support grant reporting and documentation tied to postsecondary success funding streams • Represent Education Northwest externally through presentations, convenings, and thought leadership activities • Contribute to internal learning agendas related to data use, postsecondary transitions, and technical assistance • Participate in internal teams (e.g., mixed methods, equity action, Area of Work teams) and share lessons learned across projects • Support proposal and project development through analytic contributions, writing, and partner engagement as appropriate • Support cross-project coordination and alignment across Washington-based initiatives • Perform other duties as assigned

• Lead the development, monitoring, and refinement of project and program budgets in collaboration with project leads and department directors • Conduct advanced financial analysis and forecasting to support strategic planning, staffing, and resource allocation • Contribute to and review budget narratives and financial components of proposals to ensure accuracy and alignment with RFP and contracting requirements • Design and maintain templates and tools in systems such as Costpoint and CUBE to streamline financial tracking and reporting • Manage financial performance and compliance across a diverse portfolio of contracts, including federal, state, and philanthropic awards • Ensure adherence to organizational, client, and regulatory standards, including FAR, OMB Uniform Guidance, and specific agency requirements for assigned projects • Collaborate with accounting and program teams to resolve discrepancies, prepare for audits, and maintain documentation • Identify financial risks and recommend solutions to mitigate cost overruns or misalignment with contractual obligations • Act as a financial advisor to program staff, project leads, and internal leadership by translating financial data into actionable insights • Provide training and mentoring on financial processes, budget management, and compliance • Partner cross-functionally to support financial decision-making and promote fiscal transparency and accountability • Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls • Lead initiatives to improve financial systems, tools, and practices that support organizational effectiveness and compliance