Data & Performance Specialist - SEMO RISE

POSITION SUMMARY Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri (CPSEMO) is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to serve as the Data & Performance Specialist for SEMO RISE (Regional Industry Skills and Employment), a regional workforce development initiative serving 14 counties across Southeast Missouri. SEMO RISE focuses on two connected sectors with demonstrated regional workforce needs: skilled trades and construction, and information technology (IT), with an emphasis on commercial drone technology and its applications across industries. The initiative seeks to strengthen regional workforce pathways by connecting individuals to education, occupational training, industry-recognized skills, and employment opportunities aligned with employer demand. The Data & Performance Specialist will be responsible for managing participant data, maintaining data quality and integrity, tracking program performance, and preparing required grant reports and supporting documentation. Working under the direction of the SEMO RISE Project Manager, this position will ensure that participant records, performance metrics, and project outcomes are accurate, complete, current, and appropriately documented. The successful candidate will support data-informed decision-making, monitor progress toward grant objectives, identify reporting gaps, and help ensure that program activities and outcomes are documented in accordance with applicable grant requirements. This position requires strong analytical, organizational, technical, and communication skills, along with a high level of attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality. GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA SEMO RISE serves the following 14 counties in Southeast Missouri: Cape Girardeau, Perry, Bollinger, Scott, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Dunklin, Wayne, Stoddard, Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, Madison, and Butler. The position may require occasional travel throughout the service area to support data collection, coordinate with project partners, participate in meetings, and assist with program monitoring activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Participant Data Management Maintain accurate, complete, and current participant records in designated program databases, information management systems, and reporting platforms. Coordinate with the Project Manager and program partners to obtain missing information and resolve discrepancies in participant records. 2. Performance Tracking and Outcomes Measurement Track progress toward SEMO RISE grant objectives, performance targets, milestones, and deliverables and identify potential gaps, trends, or areas requiring corrective action. . Support the development and maintenance of performance tracking tools, such as spreadsheets, dashboards, and reports regular performance updates to the Project Manager to support program planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement. Support the collection and organization of participant success stories and other documented outcomes, as appropriate. 3. Data Quality and Integrity Conduct routine reviews of participant records, databases, spreadsheets, and reporting systems to identify missing information, duplicate records, inconsistencies, and data entry errors. 4. Grant Reporting and Compliance Support Prepare, compile, review, and submit draft performance reports and other required grant documentation according to established deadlines and reporting schedules. Ensure reported participant numbers, performance metrics, and outcomes are supported by accurate records and appropriate documentation. Maintain a reporting calendar that identifies required submissions, internal review deadlines, and supporting documentation needs. 5. Data Analysis and Program Improvement Analyze program data to identify participation trends, performance patterns, service gaps, and opportunities for improvement. Prepare summaries, charts, tables, dashboards, and other visual or written reports to communicate program performance to leadership and project partners.