Organization: Results for America
Role: Manager, Certification, What Works Cities
Location: Flexible
Organization Overview
Results for America (RFA) is the leading, national nonprofit organization helping policymakers at all levels of government harness the power of evidence and data to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Our mission is to make investing in what works the “new normal,” so that, one day, all government leaders use rigorous evidence and quality data to inform important policy and funding decisions. We believe that data-driven and evidence-based policy decisions could significantly increase the impact of the over $1 trillion that governments spend annually to advance economic mobility and racial equity.
Department Overview
At Results for America, one of our flagship local initiatives is What Works Cities (WWC), a Bloomberg Philanthropies funded initiative that helps city governments across the country improve residents’ lives by using data and evidence effectively to tackle pressing challenges. To accomplish this, we work directly with city leaders and staff through coaching and implementation support, a range of online and in-person learning opportunities, and a growing professional network. This support is guided by What Works Cities Certification, the first-ever international standard of excellence for data-driven, well-managed local government.
What Works Cities Certification assesses cities based on their data-driven decision-making practices, such as whether they are using data to set goals and track progress, allocate funding, evaluate the effectiveness of programs, and achieve desired outcomes from contracts with outside vendors. The program also measures whether cities are publicly and transparently communicating about their use of data and evidence. By aspiring toward Certification and implementing the best practices outlined in the program’s criteria, cities across the country are more effectively delivering results for residents. What Works Cities Certification also serves as an international recognition program, which celebrates and accelerates the use of data and evidence in local governments by rewarding achievements and providing a clear path to excellence. Since our launch in 2015, we have helped more than 250 cities make progress on their most pressing issues, from health and public safety to homelessness and blight.
Position Overview
Results for America is seeking a dynamic professional with a passion for improving the performance of city government with strong research, analytical and interpersonal skills to join the Certification team. The Manager will play a crucial role in guiding cities through the assessment process, evaluating cities’ practices against the What Works Cities Standard and supporting cities’ progress towards achieving Certification. This position will also lead research efforts to strengthen the value proposition of What Works Cities while communicating the program’s impact including stewarding of outcome metrics for all cities within the What Works Cities portfolio.
Travel up to 20% annually will be required for organization wide meetings; city visits and attendance at external convenings.
This is a full time, exempt position, based in a home office anywhere within the U.S.
Position Reporting Relationship
The Manager, Certification reports to the Senior Manager, Certification for the United States and Canada while working closely with the Associate Director, Certification on research and impact workstreams.
Position Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Manager, Certification, include but are not limited to:
Certification Program Implementation and Support (35%):
Data Collection and Analysis for Research and Impact (30%):
Public Goods (20%)
Outreach (10%)
Administration (5%)
All RFA employees are expected to participate in the organization’s diversity, equity, and
inclusion (DEI) efforts.
This is a full-time, exempt position. There will be opportunities for travel, consistent with the
responsibilities outlined above.
Experience, Competencies, and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, as well as an alignment with Results for America’s mission and organizational values:
Experience:
Competencies:
Salary and Benefits
Results for America offers a compensation package that includes:
The salary range for this position is $81,576 - $92,906.
New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete and submit all information in the following application link: https://grnh.se/b649a4487us.
Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to include their pronouns in their cover letter.
RFA is an equal opportunity employer that values/celebrates diversity and that follows a policy of making all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, partnership status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses or stalking, military status, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.
Applicants for employment with RFA must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
Organization: Results for America
Role: Manager, Certification, What Works Cities
Location: Flexible
Organization Overview
Results for America (RFA) is the leading, national nonprofit organization helping policymakers at all levels of…
Results for America offers a compensation package that includes:
The salary range for this position is $81,576 - $92,906.
New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.
Results for America offers a compensation package that includes:
French, Spanish and/or Portuguese speaking skills are a plus.
French, Spanish and/or Portuguese speaking skills are a plus.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit all information in the following application link: https://grnh.se/b649a4487us.
Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to include their pronouns in their cover letter.
RFA is an equal opportunity employer that values/celebrates diversity and that follows a policy of making all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, partnership status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses or stalking, military status, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.
Applicants for employment with RFA must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit all information in the following application link: https://grnh.se/b649a4487us.
Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to…