Strategy – Special Projects Manager

Community Economic Defense Project

Business Insights Manager at CEDP analyzing data for funding and program outcomes. Collaborating with leadership on initiatives to promote economic and racial justice.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $73,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build data pipelines and dashboards to monitor key program metrics and outcomes
Perform analyses in service of strengthening fundraising narratives and compiling grant reports requested by funders
Conduct research on eviction prevention work to quantify CEDP’s impact at the state level and understand the role of environmental variables outside of our control
Analyze the efficacy of CEDP’s work to measure short-term efficacy and longitudinal progress (e.g., housing stabilization after 12+ months) for our clients
Engage in ongoing cross-functional data management and data visualization initiatives to advance the frontier of data-driven decision-making at CEDP
Author proposals, review contracts, assess pricing, and provide negotiation support for emerging New Ventures opportunities
Build pitch decks and demo materials for investors, funders, and external stakeholders
Source new contracts and sales opportunities (e.g., government bids) and perform supporting analysis to shape pricing structures and other commercial terms
Author drafts of grant applications, including research on the housing landscape, legal aid for renters, and the effectiveness of public human services programs
Conduct market research to help us understand the fundraising ecosystem, target high-priority funders, and inform our organization’s development strategy
Identify foundation grants and federal/state money for which we might qualify, assessing the statutory qualifications and compliance requirements for each
Improve database of existing CEDP content, streamlining materials used for grant applications and reporting (including reference tools)
Contribute directly to CEDP’s policymaking agenda by researching and drafting proposed bills addressing eviction, foreclosure, and other economic justice issues
Attend legislative sessions at the State Capitol and shadow CEDP courthouse clinics when opportunities are available

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years professional experience in management consulting, BizOps, corporate strategy, or equivalent roles
Outstanding analytical problem-solving skills and command of Excel / Google Sheets
Strong oral communications skills and the ability to influence leaders through logic, data, and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments
Bias towards building and a comfort with strengthening a minimum viable product
Comfort with ambiguity in a fast-paced, all-hands-on-deck environment
Ability to work collaboratively with people of diverse personal and professional backgrounds with a focus on social and racial justice and equity
Commitment to CEDP’s Community Pledge and organizational values

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Flexible time off
Benefits package (including medical, dental, vision)
401(k)
Technology stipend of $720 per year
$2,000 salary differential for bilingual employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisdata visualizationdata managementgrant writingmarket researchpricing analysisproposal writingstatistical analysisimpact measurementfundraising strategy

Soft Skills

analytical problem-solvingoral communicationinfluencing skillsinterpersonal skillsstakeholder managementcollaborationadaptabilitycomfort with ambiguitycommitment to equityorganizational values alignment