Global Impact Analyst (Remote)

JOB OBJECTIVES:

The Impact Analyst will strengthen Generations ability to measure analyze and communicate durable impact across the global network. Reporting to the Lead Impact Evaluation & Data Advocacy this role will support durability measurement evaluation framing structured analysis and insight synthesis while collaborating across analytics and impact operations initiatives.

This role combines structured problem-solving research rigor and practical analytics. The Impact Analyst will contribute to cross-country durability analyses benchmarking rapid-response leadership inquiries and high-quality insight development while gaining exposure to analytics production dashboard interpretation and data operations processes.

Over time this role is designed as a development pathway toward senior impact measurement and/or impact operations leadership within Generation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Durability & Impact Evaluation Support

• Support cross-country durability analyses (employment earnings job quality financial health and related metrics)
• Contribute to evaluation framing research design inputs and methodological comparability discussions
• Conduct structured literature reviews and benchmarking analyses
• Draft evaluation briefs internal synthesis memos and funder-ready materials
• Help ensure durability insights are grounded in consistent and reliable underlying data

Structured Analysis & Rapid Problem Solving

• Translate ambiguous leadership and funder questions into structured analytical approaches
• Conduct exploratory and quick-turn analyses using available datasets
• Identify patterns and implications across countries cohorts and program models
• Participate in problem-solving sessions with D&I and Generation leadership

Insight Synthesis & Communication

• Develop high-quality slide decks and written summaries that distill complex findings
• Translate technical analyses into accessible narratives for non-technical stakeholders
• Support development of coherent impact narratives across decks and reports
• Contribute to external-facing materials where appropriate

Cross-Functional Analytics & Operations Support

• Partner with Impact Operations and Analytics colleagues on select dashboard analyses and metric interpretation
• Provide light analytical support to dashboard updates and reporting enhancements
• Collaborate on improving clarity and consistency of core metrics (e.g. placement durability indicators income living wage ROI)
• Contribute to strengthening data quality documentation and analytical processes where relevant
• Gain exposure to broader data governance and analytics ecosystem discussions

ATTRIBUTES (e.g. qualifications knowledge skills and experience):

Required experience and skills:

• 13 years of experience in analytics research consulting monitoring & evaluation policy or related fields
• Strong structured thinking and problem-solving ability
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights
• Strong written communication and slide development skills
• Comfort working with data (Excel required; SQL preferred)
• Ability to operate independently with moderate ambiguity
• Intellectual curiosity and high attention to detail
• Collaborative mindset across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred experience and skills:

• Experience in workforce development economic mobility education or related social sector work
• Exposure to survey design research design or impact evaluation methodologies
• Experience working with dashboards (e.g. Power BI) and interpreting metrics
• Familiarity with quasi-experimental or evaluation concepts
• Experience preparing materials for senior leadership or funders

Mindset:

• Structured thinker who naturally breaks down ambiguous questions into clear components and approaches.
• Intellectually curious and motivated to understand the why behind outcomes not just produce analysis.
• Comfortable operating with moderate ambiguity while maintaining high standards for clarity and rigor.
• Eager to learn and grow into greater ownership receptive to feedback and motivated by development.
• Collaborative and low-ego able to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders to refine ideas and strengthen outputs.

Required Experience:

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