Senior Program Officer - Reporting & Analytics

Job Summary 

The Sr. Program Officer, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Reporting & Analytics supports departmental and organizational visibility objectives in the promotion and advancement of DEI initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for the development and management of information reporting and analysis of data for the DEI department. The Sr. Program Officer, DEI Reporting & Analytics will help to advance internal and external DEI initiatives that support business goals by setting objectives, measuring key results, and analyzing relevant data. This role will support project teamwork by utilizing strong data analytics competency to inform decisions relating to diversity and equity across internal products and programs, as well as DEI-related outreach and engagement efforts. 

This position will support community, business, and sector development by providing necessary reporting and analysis to drive data-informed decision making across the Authority, while ensuring the impact of the Authority’s DEI efforts are communicated effectively with internal staff, external stakeholders, interagency partners, and the public. 

$76,184 - $95, 230

Note: The NJEDA currently offers a hybrid work schedule for up to 2 days of telecommute work from home. To participate, you will be required to have high speed home internet access and a managers approval. This program does not supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired NJEDA employees to establish and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

• Collects, tracks, and reports on primary and secondary diversity, equity, and inclusion data as part of analyses, planning, performance monitoring, and accountability measures. 
• Develops, pilots, and scales initiatives and programs that support and strengthen diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging across the organization; these efforts may include contributing to the design and execution of external engagement and business development-focused strategies and programs, conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, defining program implementation plans, impact metrics, budgets, etc. 
• Works cross-functionally to develop relationships within all EDA departments to support DEI-related project efforts across sectors; this may include providing data analysis, data visualization, presentation development and/or other required forms of partnership to support departmental efforts in developing and facilitating inclusion and equity in customer-facing external functions and programs 
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of departmental reports and dashboards to track DEI performance throughout the Authority, including developing reporting processes in conjunction with other business units. 
• Prepares reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders; analyzes data and compiles results to share a wide variety of audiences – officials, community engagement stakeholders, executive committee, and other staff. 
• Supports the Director with developing an internal Supplier Diversity program by providing ongoing data reporting relating to the Authority’s procurement of diverse suppliers. 
• Collaborates with Product Operations, Product Development, Human Resources, Economic Transformation, and other teams to collect and assemble DEI data for departmental reporting purposes. 
• Communicates insights to key internal and external stakeholders through presentations and written reports. 
• Utilizes data to develop insights and recommendations for business decisions. 
• Develops data quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency of data. 
• Represents the EDA externally, as required, particularly on DEI development initiatives related to the EDA’s and the state’s strategic economic goals and plan. 
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement to increase effectiveness and efficiency of reporting. 
• Conducts research on key DEI topics, programs, and initiatives to advance and support DEI goals. 
• Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, NJEDA staff and external customers. 
• Must complete annual and semiannual self-assessment as required. 
• Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned. 

Skills and Abilities 

• Demonstrated interest in and understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

• Strong ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with government and business audiences; proficient in grammar, spelling and editing 
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data to summarize findings 
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail 
• Ability to learn and understand NJEDA programs and products and highlight them with external customers and stakeholders 
• Ability to support organizational programs and initiatives 
• Ability to foster working relationships with business professionals and NJEDA staff 
• Ability to communicate professionally in a public forum 
• Ability to prioritize workload, must be resourceful and highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines  
• Strong work ethic, ability to be proactive and responsive in a team environment 
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and NJEDA staff  
• Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers  
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel 

Preferred Qualifications 

Education and Experience Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field, with coursework and/or experience relating to data analytics, business intelligence, or other related field 
• Seven years of project management experience 
• Two to four years of experience in data reporting, with emphasis on data visualization and written data presentation preferred 

• Proficiency in SQL or similar preferred 

Advanced degree or industry specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience 

Physical Demands 

• Attendance at events outside normal working hours. 
• Ability to work outside normal business hours, as needed. 

Travel 

• As necessary to events, meetings, businesses, etc.; occasional international travel for conferences, trade, and investment roadshows, and to support business attraction missions. 

Certificates and Licenses Required 

• License: Staff are required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essentials duties of the position. 

Note 

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job description. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope, general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job.  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. 

Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and subject to termination by you or NJEDA at will, with or without cause, or with or without notice, at any time.  Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to conflict, eliminate or modify the employment-at-will status of NJEDA employees.   

This position is considered exempt and is excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers under the FLSA. 

NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

NJ SAME Program

In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce.

The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. For more information about the SAME program and the Fast Track Hiring program, please Click Here. if you have any questions, please email, or call the contact as indicated on the job vacancy announcement.

This posting open to eligible applicants regardless of SAME eligibility.

Position Requirements 

• Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date.  If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded. 
• Must comply with the “New Jersey First Act” which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011, to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources. 
• Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis.  
• Must review the required NJ State Ethics Guidelines found on the state website. 

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