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Over the course of this five-year project, Strive USA aims to reach five million small businesses, 600 CFIs and BSOs, and deploy $50 billion in growth capital.\n\nResponsibilities\nThe Research and Learning Analyst will support the full Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) cycle for the Strive USA grant portfolio including data collection, analysis, and reporting, as well as the implementation of research and learning activities. The Research and Learning Analyst will work with other team members to surface key insights and develop research and learning products addressing critical challenges in the small business support ecosystem.\n\nMonitoring and Evaluation\n\nLead data collection, data quality, and data management for Strive USA’s program indicators, including direct engagement with grantees to address any queries and ensure timely and accurate reporting.\n\nCoordinate with CFIG M&E team to ensure timely submission of impact reports and response to data requests and inquiries, including dissemination of KPIs during the quarterly QPRs via use of the Tableau dashboard, trackers and PowerPoint presentations.\n\nCollaborate with Strive USA grants team to support ongoing performance monitoring of grants programs, including reviewing grantee impact and interim reports, tracking progress towards intended outcomes, highlighting performance delays, and surfacing insights to inform Strive USA learning agenda.\n\nContribute to grant progress reports and briefing materials for the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth\n\nLearning and Insights\n\nOversee grantee outreach and follow-up related to implementation of learning activities.\n\nWith support from MEL Specialist and other team members, update and execute MEL plan including grantee learning activities and convenings, and analysis of lessons learned from grants activities.\n\nContribute to engagement with external research and evaluation firms, providing logistical, administrative, and technical support.\n\nResearch and Analysis\n\nBuild Strive USA’s research and evidence base by conducting desk research and stakeholder interviews.\n\nGather, store, and analyze academic and grey literature; and federal, state, and local policy information.\n\nContribute to Strive USA’s thought leadership by drafting short commentaries, blogs, and knowledge products with a focus on summarizing research and policy information so it is understandable to a broad audience.\n\nSupport grantee collaboration and capacity building.\n\nProvide research and logistical support to drive pipeline development as needed.\n\nAdditional and/or alternative responsibilities as deemed necessary.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nA bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant work experience preferably with philanthropic organizations, nonprofits, think tanks or research institutions.\n\nPrevious MEL experience preferred including demonstrated experience with data collection, cleaning, and analysis.\n\nAbility to handle multiple tasks, shift priorities quickly, and adapt to a changing environment.\n\nExcellent written, analytical, and verbal communication skills\n\nWell organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed\n\nPossessing sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus.\n\nDemonstrated interest in community development finance, economic development, and/or racial equity.\n\nProfessional proficiency in spoken and written English.\n\nMust be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nData visualization experience ideal\n\nDemonstrated experience conducting independent research projects\n\nCompensation\nFor employees working in the United States, the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $60,000 – $75,000.\n\nSalary for part-time employees will be prorated based on actual hours worked. Actual offers will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and business or organizational needs.\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Dai","rawCompany":"dai","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-18T03:24:58.824Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-4061.00","title":"Social Science Research Assistants","slug":"social-science-research-assistants"},{"code":"19-3099.00","title":"Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other","slug":"social-scientists-and-related-workers-all-other"},{"code":"13-1131.00","title":"Fundraisers","slug":"fundraisers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541720","title":"Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-social-sciences-and-humanities"},{"code":"813211","title":"Grantmaking Foundations","slug":"grantmaking-foundations"},{"code":"813219","title":"Other Grantmaking and Giving Services","slug":"other-grantmaking-and-giving-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Research and Learning Analyst, Mastercard STRIVE Program","description":"DAI seeks a Research and Learning Analyst for the Mastercard Strive USA program, funded by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (CFIG). Strive USA is designed to provide small businesses with the support they need to achieve sustainable growth and financial resilience. This program brings together community financial institutions (CFIs), networks of business support organizations (BSOs), and technology platforms to empower underserved small businesses to overcome common roadblocks. These include getting capital, growing networks and know-how, and going digital. Over the course of this five-year project, Strive USA aims to reach five million small businesses, 600 CFIs and BSOs, and deploy $50 billion in growth capital.\n\nResponsibilities\nThe Research and Learning Analyst will support the full Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) cycle for the Strive USA grant portfolio including data collection, analysis, and reporting, as well as the implementation of research and learning activities. The Research and Learning Analyst will work with other team members to surface key insights and develop research and learning products addressing critical challenges in the small business support ecosystem.\n\nMonitoring and Evaluation\n\nLead data collection, data quality, and data management for Strive USA’s program indicators, including direct engagement with grantees to address any queries and ensure timely and accurate reporting.\n\nCoordinate with CFIG M&E team to ensure timely submission of impact reports and response to data requests and inquiries, including dissemination of KPIs during the quarterly QPRs via use of the Tableau dashboard, trackers and PowerPoint presentations.\n\nCollaborate with Strive USA grants team to support ongoing performance monitoring of grants programs, including reviewing grantee impact and interim reports, tracking progress towards intended outcomes, highlighting performance delays, and surfacing insights to inform Strive USA learning agenda.\n\nContribute to grant progress reports and briefing materials for the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth\n\nLearning and Insights\n\nOversee grantee outreach and follow-up related to implementation of learning activities.\n\nWith support from MEL Specialist and other team members, update and execute MEL plan including grantee learning activities and convenings, and analysis of lessons learned from grants activities.\n\nContribute to engagement with external research and evaluation firms, providing logistical, administrative, and technical support.\n\nResearch and Analysis\n\nBuild Strive USA’s research and evidence base by conducting desk research and stakeholder interviews.\n\nGather, store, and analyze academic and grey literature; and federal, state, and local policy information.\n\nContribute to Strive USA’s thought leadership by drafting short commentaries, blogs, and knowledge products with a focus on summarizing research and policy information so it is understandable to a broad audience.\n\nSupport grantee collaboration and capacity building.\n\nProvide research and logistical support to drive pipeline development as needed.\n\nAdditional and/or alternative responsibilities as deemed necessary.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nA bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant work experience preferably with philanthropic organizations, nonprofits, think tanks or research institutions.\n\nPrevious MEL experience preferred including demonstrated experience with data collection, cleaning, and analysis.\n\nAbility to handle multiple tasks, shift priorities quickly, and adapt to a changing environment.\n\nExcellent written, analytical, and verbal communication skills\n\nWell organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed\n\nPossessing sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus.\n\nDemonstrated interest in community development finance, economic development, and/or racial equity.\n\nProfessional proficiency in spoken and written English.\n\nMust be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nData visualization experience ideal\n\nDemonstrated experience conducting independent research projects\n\nCompensation\nFor employees working in the United States, the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $60,000 – $75,000.\n\nSalary for part-time employees will be prorated based on actual hours worked. 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