Do you have a love for data and a passion for creating and delivering compelling stories with your insights? Consider this exciting opportunity as a Reporting and Data Analysis Advisor within the Planning and Performance Analysis team in AARP's Community, State and National Affairs Group (CSN).

Serving in this capacity, the insights provided will help shape critical decisions for senior and executive leadership to determine how we execute on AARP's social impact agenda for the 50+ community.

Responsibilities

• Leads data collection and reporting aspects of CSN's strategic and operational goals and supports evaluation efforts in conjunction with and in support of AARP's overarching strategic plan.
• Frames stories of impact delivered by CSN's programs, advocacy, campaigns, and educational efforts on the 50-plus population.
• Works collaboratively with the directors of Programs, Campaigns, and Government Affairs to track trends and keep abreast of changes in political or social landscape that could influence the direction and impact of AARP programs.
• Develops, maintains, and enhances platforms and processes for data collection and reporting, while collecting and packaging performance data for management reporting and insight sharing.
• Provides effective guidance and training across CSN to help stakeholders collect accurate data that reflects the progress towards set objectives.
• Reviews and evaluates initiative/program successes against intended outcomes, identifies opportunities for test-and-learn, and recommends course corrections.
• In concert with the CSN leadership, reports on success metrics for Association-level dashboard and related sub-measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree (preferred) in business management, business administration or other field aligned to the development of strategies, success measures, and monitoring of outcomes.
• 8+ years of related experience or a combination of education and experience in the areas of business analysis, marketing analysis, consulting or other management reporting field.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to inform, educate, motivate and work with others at all levels to ensure high performance and achievement of strategic goals.
• Strong communications skills, including clear and concise writing and presentation for executives, and translation of complex data into understandable insights and stories.
• Strong problem-solving skills and facilitation skills with creativity, adaptability and flexibility in dealing with process or programmatic challenges and options.
• Expert use of data management and visualization tools such as Excel and Tableau, including the ability to perform calculations, create pivot tables and graphs.
• Experience in developing data collection systems such as SharePoint is a plus.

Business Unit Description

The vision of Group Operations Strategy & Analysis (OSA) is to unleash the potential of the Community, State and National Affairs Group (CSN) by ensuring CSN has the talent, the resources and the information needed to deliver on its goals as part of AARP.

OSA is responsible for efficient operations, driving integration, providing robust group-wide communications, and championing effective planning and performance analysis to inform decision making. As a team, OSA is focused, collaborative, and solution oriented.

OSA is composed of the following teams:

Client Services & Group Operations

-State office ombudsman

-Business administration

-HR/Finance/IT Infrastructure

Planning and Performance Analysis

-Planning

-Reporting

-Analysis
Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers competitive benefits with a 401K, 100% company funded pension plan, health, dental, vision and life insurance, STD/LTD, paid vacation and sick, and other benefits.

At AARP, the health and well-being of our candidates, employees, and members is a top priority. As a result of the COVID pandemic, all interviews will be held virtually and all non-essential employees will continue to work remotely until further notice. AARP has established social distancing policies to ensure the safety of our essential employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.