Current Employment Opportunities

Organization: Association on Aging in New York (AANYS)
Reports To: Director of Programs / Executive Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid or statewide travel as needed)

Position Summary

The Manager of Data Analytics & Strategic Partnerships serves as a strategic leader responsible for advancing the Association on Aging in New York's (AgingNY) mission through data-informed decision-making, healthcare partnerships, and statewide collaboration. This position leads the organization's data analytics strategy while supporting the development of innovative partnerships with healthcare providers, managed care organizations, hospitals, state agencies, and other stakeholders that improve services and outcomes for older New Yorkers.

Working closely with AgingNY leadership and the Association's 59 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), the Manager develops statewide data initiatives, analyzes trends impacting aging services, supports healthcare contracting and partnership opportunities, and helps demonstrate the value of community-based aging services through meaningful data and performance measurement.

The position serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, member agencies, and external partners by translating complex data into actionable insights that strengthen advocacy, funding opportunities, strategic planning, and organizational growth.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Data Leadership

• Develop and implement AgingNY's organizational data strategy to support the Association's mission, strategic priorities, and advocacy efforts.
• Lead the collection, management, analysis, and reporting of statewide data from member Area Agencies on Aging and other sources.
• Design and maintain executive dashboards, scorecards, and performance reports for leadership, the Board of Directors, committees, and member agencies.
• Analyze demographic, healthcare, social determinants of health, and aging services data to identify trends, emerging issues, and opportunities.
• Translate complex datasets into meaningful reports and recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure data integrity, quality, consistency, and security across organizational reporting systems.

Healthcare Partnerships & Strategic Contracting

• Support the development and expansion of strategic partnerships with hospitals, health systems, managed care organizations, accountable care organizations (ACOs), health plans, and other healthcare entities.
• Provide analytical support for healthcare contract development, negotiations, and implementation involving AgingNY and member Area Agencies on Aging.
• Analyze healthcare utilization, quality, financial, and population health data to identify partnership opportunities and inform strategic decision-making.
• Develop financial analyses, business cases, and return-on-investment (ROI) models supporting healthcare partnerships and community-based aging services.
• Monitor contract performance, quality metrics, utilization trends, and outcome measures to ensure successful implementation of partnership agreements.
• Support the development of value-based care initiatives that integrate community-based aging services into healthcare delivery systems.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration that improve care coordination, reduce avoidable healthcare utilization, address social determinants of health, and enhance quality of life for older adults.

Member Services & Technical Assistance

• Serve as AgingNY's primary resource for data analytics, reporting, and performance measurement for the Association's 59 Area Agencies on Aging.
• Develop standardized reporting tools, dashboards, templates, and best practices for member agencies.
• Provide technical assistance and training on data collection, reporting, analytics, and data-informed decision-making.
• Facilitate statewide collaboration around data quality, performance measurement, and program evaluation.
• Support members in demonstrating the impact and value of aging services to local healthcare partners and policymakers.

Grant Management, Research & Program Evaluation

• Support grant applications through demographic analyses, community needs assessments, and program data.
• Prepare required reports for federal, state, and private funders.
• Develop evaluation frameworks that measure program effectiveness, outcomes, and organizational impact.
• Conduct research and analysis supporting public policy initiatives, legislative priorities, and member advocacy efforts.
• Assist with audits and grant monitoring activities by ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.

Organizational Leadership

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and leadership team on strategic initiatives and organizational planning.
• Represent AgingNY on statewide committees, advisory groups, healthcare collaboratives, and cross-sector partnerships.
• Identify opportunities to improve organizational efficiency through technology, automation, and enhanced data systems.
• Foster a culture of continuous quality improvement, innovation, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support AgingNY's mission and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Administration, Public Administration, Health Administration, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in data analytics, business intelligence, healthcare partnerships, nonprofit management, program evaluation, or a related field.
• Experience analyzing and presenting data that supports organizational strategy and executive decision-making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis functions.
• Experience with business intelligence and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.Knowledge of New York's aging network, the Older Americans Act, Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC), and value-based payment models.
• Experience supporting healthcare partnerships, contract negotiations, strategic planning, or business development.
• Working knowledge of SQL, relational databases, GIS, statistical software, or predictive analytics.
• Experience with grant management, program evaluation, and performance measurement.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of data visualization and business intelligence principles.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to varied audiences.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across healthcare, government, and nonprofit sectors.
• Strong facilitation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
• High level of integrity and commitment to data confidentiality.
• Ability to identify innovative opportunities that strengthen AgingNY and its member network.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional hybrid work environment. Periodic travel throughout New York State is required to attend meetings, conferences, trainings, member events, and partner meetings. Occasional evening or overnight travel may be required.

Please visit the following link to submit your application: Employment Application - Association on Aging in New York – Fill out form