Analytics & Impact Program Manager

Summary

The Analytics & Impact Program Manager oversees the implementation, data collection, and evaluation of a portfolio of grant programs designed to support the early childhood education workforce in Vermont. This role manages grant operations, programmatic reporting, and outreach efforts that support meaningful outcomes for participants. The Program Manager supervises an Administrative Coordinator and ensures grant programs are delivered efficiently, equitably, and in alignment with organizational goals.

Duties

1. Grant Program Management

• Manage a portfolio of grant programs from application through closeout
• Collaborate with the Director of Analytics & Impact to inform strategies to meet organizational and participant needs.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and resources to support successful participation and compliance.
• Coordinate outreach activities for grant program portfolio to ensure accessibility to early childhood educators and their programs.

2. Reporting and Communication

• Prepare comprehensive reports for funders, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with funding requirements.
• Translate data into clear narratives and summaries that inform decision-making and program improvements.
• Collaborate with state partners, fostering strong relationships and ensuring seamless communication.
• Communicate program updates and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders through written reports, presentations, and other materials.

3. Program Development and Management

• Inform the creation and continuous improvement of program materials, systems, and processes.
• Ensure equitable access to program benefits, with targeted outreach to under-represented communities.
• Attend to data management systems to maintain accurate records, track outcomes, and support reporting needs.
• Support audits, reviews, and continuous learning related to grant management and program delivery

4. Supervision & Team Leadership

• Supervise the Administrative Coordinator, providing guidance, training, and support for individualized goals.
• Delegate administrative, outreach, and reporting tasks to ensure timely program operations
• Collaborate with advisory councils, state partners, and internal teams to ensure programs align with state initiatives and best practices.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented and impact-driven team culture.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Leadership & Project Management

• Provides steady leadership internally and externally and guides project management direction, solving problems as they arise
• Supervises colleague and provides constructive feedback and training

Strategic & Analytical

• Contributes to program strategy and implementation and suggests improvements
• Translates data into narratives and reports that tell a story of impact

Attention to Detail and Accuracy

• Ensures grant reports are accurate and timely  
• Committed to a data management system of quality and integrity

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicates through written narrative and oral presentation skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborates with state partners and fosters teamwork across departments

Requirements

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Grant Management or related experience
• Knowledge of Vermont’s early childhood education agency infrastructure
• Proficiency in cloud-based systems and grant database management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Flexible work location within Vermont; work remotely from home or in VTAEYC’s shared office in Washington County
• Hours: primarily daytime, Monday through Friday. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required
• Travel: Some travel in-state will be required.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional standing, bending, or light lifting of materials up to 20 pounds
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to read data, use a computer, and engage in meetings.

Benefits

• PTO including vacation, holidays, and personal/sick time
• Generous health insurance premium contribution
• 100% paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance 
• Access to dental and vision insurance
• Optional Dependent Care Account
• Employer contribution to retirement
• $75/month stipend for cell phone and home office expenses.
• Mileage for work purposes reimbursed at the federal rate.

About Us

About VTAEYC

The Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VTAEYC) advances excellence and equity in early childhood education as the state’s largest membership organization for early childhood educators and is the state affiliate of NAEYC, the National Association for the Education of Young Children. As a nonprofit organization formed by a grassroots effort 50+ years ago and now with nearly 700 members, VTAEYC offers advocacy, workforce development, professional development and other resources to its membership and others in the early childhood education field. VTAEYC aims to meet the needs of today’s early childhood education workforce and create a stronger, more equitable early childhood education system for the future.