Program Impact Analyst

Job Title : Program Impact Analyst

Position Summary : The Program Impact Analyst champions the quality, compliance, and measurable impact of all Youth Action Project (YAP) programs. Reporting to the COO, this role translates strategic priorities into high-performing initiatives, supervises frontline program leaders, drives continuous improvement, and stewards the data needed to prove and continually improve program results.

Department / Team | Reports To | Classification | Work Location

Programs | COO | FT; Exempt | On-Site+ regular field visits to school / employer sites

Key Responsibilities & Scope :

• Strategic Program Alignment : Translate the organizational strategic plan into annual program targets, KPIs, and budgets; ensure every academic, workforce-development, and leadership initiative advances YAP’s mission within a unified impact framework.
• Quality & Compliance Oversight : Enforce 100% adherence to related MOUs, grant conditions, and regulatory requirements by directing internal audits, coordinating monitoring visits, and promptly resolving findings.
• Impact Measurement & Reporting : Leverage existing logic models, dashboards, and data systems to capture timely, accurate results; generate concise insights for funders, the Board, and senior leadership, and flag variances that require action.
• Performance & Continuous Improvement : Lead quarterly program reviews to analyze outcomes, surface bottlenecks, and implement refinements; update SOPs and guidance documents so best practices are consistently scaled across sites.
• Team Leadership & Development : Supervise the Quality Assurance Coach and Workforce Development Coordinator; set clear goals, facilitate weekly huddles, provide coaching feedback, and support professional-growth plans.
• Cross-Functional Coordination : Collaborate with Finance, Workforce Pathways, Marketing, and the Program Advisory Committee to align resources, messaging, and employer-informed pathways; maintain open channels that keep programs synchronized.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Coordinate with the ED, COO, and other designated relationship owners to brief them for key meetings; prepare performance updates and talking points, join conversations when delegated, and manage follow-up actions with school districts, employer, and community partners, funders, and evaluation consultants to expand participant opportunities.
• Budget & Resource Stewardship : Monitor program budgets with the CFO, track spending against impact, and recommend reallocations to maximize outcome-per-dollar; prepare financial narratives for grant and Board reporting.

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Performance Metrics / Success Indicators : KPIs tied to dashboards (e.g., % goals on time, budget variance).

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Professional Development / Certification Expectations : CEUs, conferences.

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Disclaimers

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Youth Action Project (YAP) is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Safety & Harassment

YAP upholds a zero-tolerance policy for workplace harassment or intimidation and is dedicated to providing a safe, respectful environment for employees, volunteers, and program participants. All team members are expected to comply with established safety protocols and the organizational code of conduct.

Position Scope & Flexibility

This position description summarizes the role’s primary duties and requirements; it is not an exhaustive list. Responsibilities, assignments, and reporting relationships may evolve to meet changing organizational or programmatic needs.