FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Project Director
Employment Type: .75 FTE
Location:  Illinois (Hybrid: Remote and Onsite)

Position Summary:

The Data Manager will oversee data collection, quality assurance, and federal reporting activities for the HEART HHS-ACF-OFA-ZB-0109. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely entry of participant data into the nFORM performance management system, monitoring compliance with program benchmarks, and generating reports to guide decision-making and continuous improvement. Salary is $35,250 per year per federal funding, working .75 FTE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage data input, accuracy, and security for all couple participants enrolled in HEART programming.
• Ensure complete and timely reporting into nFORM (ACF’s federally required performance data system).
• Coordinate with facilitators and outreach staff to track enrollment, workshop attendance, and completion milestones (50%, 90%, 100%).
• Monitor performance indicators including service dosage, retention, and outcome measures.
• Produce monthly and quarterly data reports for internal team review and external reporting.
• Support preparation of required federal performance progress reports (PPRs).
• Work with local evaluation partners and/or OFA-appointed evaluators on data sharing, validation, and formatting needs.
• Identify data gaps and trends to support program improvement.
• Ensure participant confidentiality and compliance with data management protocols.
• Train staff and facilitators on proper data entry and program tracking tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Public Health, Social Sciences, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in program data management, preferably in a nonprofit, youth development, or federally funded setting.
• Proficiency with data systems and reporting tools (experience with nFORM, ETO, or Apricot a plus).
• Strong understanding of data privacy and federal reporting requirements.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required.
• Have legal permanent residency or U.S. citizenship (ie. proof of authorization to work in U.S.)
• Acknowledge Family Bridges Statement of Faith.

Please email cover letter and resume to Christine Zielinski, christine@familybridgesusa.org.