The National Forest Foundation (NFF) is pleased to offer an  Exempt, Full-Time, 2 Year Term position to a candidate who will support the organization’s success by strengthening the operational alignment and functionality of its legacy conservation investment data systems and providing new system planning and implementation support. This position is a term role designed to support the successful completion of system migration and related deliverables. Upon completion of these deliverables, there may be an opportunity for the role to transition to a permanent position based on organizational needs at that time. 

About the NFF: As the official national partner to the US Forest Service (USFS), the National Forest Foundation was chartered by Congress in 1993. Today, the NFF advances forest resiliency, healthy watersheds and wildlife habitat, and recreation for all by working with communities and organizations across the country. The Foundation has grown significantly in the last few years in programmatic impact, revenue and support, and organizational capacity. NFF leads with impact, deploying roughly 90% of its expenses towards projects and programs across the country’s 193-million-acre National Forest System. NFF is forward-thinking and innovative, with ambitious strategies and goals to advance and prepare forests for a new economy.

Position Function:The Database Operations Analyst reports to the Conservation Operations Manager. The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing the system infrastructure and operational processes that support NFF’s conservation funding strategies, and will play a critical transitional role in structuring, maintaining, and preparing the organization’s current legacy database for migration to a future SaaS-based conservation investment data system. This position will ensure the integrity, accessibility, and strategic utility of data related to grants, contracts, and project lifecycles. The Analyst will collaborate closely with Conservation Operations, technology, field programs, and finance teams to ensure seamless data coordination, system integration, and compliance with legal and regulatory standards. The role includes training staff, generating reports and dashboards, and supporting leadership with data-driven insights. A mindset of relentless optimism will be essential in navigating system development, cross-team collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

Position Duties and Responsibilities: The Database Operations Analyst will:

Legacy System Support and Migration Preparation

• Document the data schema, data flows, and business rules of current legacy database.
• Develop export templates and data maps aligned to future SaaS requirements.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and GIS to understand data dependencies.
• Create documentation to support future data migration and system configuration

System Planning and Implementation Support 

• Support the development and implementation of NFF’s forthcoming conservation investment data system.
• Serve as a liaison between Conservation Operations team and technical implementation partners.
• Oversee system structure for tracking grants, contracts, and project-related data including timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
• Contribute to defining data structures, workflows, and reporting needs for the new system.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security across all system components.
• Support system development once the new platform is selected.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing, configuration validation, and staff training prior to and through go-live.
• Collaborate across the organization to integrate the system with NFF’s ERP, CRM, GIS, and financial systems.

Collaboration and Communication

• Coordinate closely with NFF technology leadership on database architecture and structure to ensure accurate data flow and alignment between systems.
• Share performance metrics and system insights with leadership to guide strategic adjustments.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and best practices in grant and contract data management.
• Approach challenges and opportunities with a collaborative spirit and a positive, forward-looking attitude that reflects NFF’s values

 Coordination and Compliance

• Work closely with Conservation Operations, technology, field programs, and finance teams to ensure smooth data coordination and system functionality.
• Ensure system processes align with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards, including federal grant requirements and data privacy laws.
• Support operational improvements and process innovation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Training and Support

• Train staff across departments on system use, data entry protocols, and reporting tools.
• Serve as a resource for staff unable to generate reports or access data independently.
• Document and maintain policies and procedures for system use and data management.

Education and Qualifications: NFF expects the Database Operations Analyst to possess the following educational and experiential qualifications:

• Minimum of  5 years of relevant experience managing data systems related to grants, contracts, or project management, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; equivalent experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Highly data fluent along with technical proficiency with systems integration and IT.
• Demonstrated experience in system implementation, data architecture, and process improvement.
• Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Access, Azure, Oracle, or similar relational databases, including SQL, relationships, forms, macros, and VBA.
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or equivalent systems.
• Familiarity with nonprofit grant and contract management, including compliance and reporting requirements.
• Experience with grantmaking and/or contract management systems preferred.
• Experience preparing legacy systems for migration to SaaS or cloud platforms preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Abilities and Skills: NFF expects the Database Operations Analyst to possess the following proven abilities and skills:

• Excellent communication, documentation, and training skills, with the ability to support staff across departments.
• Strategic and systems-level thinking, with a focus on operational efficiency and data quality.
• Ability to represent the NFF clearly and professionally through excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort moving between different departments and bridging different goals/strategies within the organization.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote work environment.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence.

Location: The location for this position is flexible throughout the lower 48 states. This position is a remote/work from home position and requires reliable internet access and a dedicated workspace. 

Compensation: NFF offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our total rewards strategy. The starting salary range for this position is $83,800 to $101,275, with the ability to grow to $118,750 based on performance outcomes over time and assessed annually

Benefits: NFF is proud to offer our staff: 

Health and Wellness:

• Medical and dental insurance paid at 75% by the organization for you and any dependents. 
• Vision insurance paid 50% by the organization for you and any dependents. 
• Health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions between $1,878-$3,750 per year, predicated on coverage type. 
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA). 
• Employee assistance program (EAP) at no cost. 

Financial Wellbeing:

• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after one (1) year of service. 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost. 
• Basic life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with voluntary life insurance options. 
• Whole life insurance at a discounted rate

Flexibility and time off:

• Employees start with 35 days of annual leave, sick leave, personal leave and holidays (annual leave accrual rates increase with years of service) 
• Family & medical leave for up to sixteen (16) weeks with up to four (4) weeks paid. 

Personal Development:

• Training & Development Programs  
• Professional development reimbursement for up to $1,000 per year. 

Journey of a Lifetime:

• The opportunity to support an incredible mission and travel to / work in spectacular locations.

To Apply: Applications must include both a cover letter and resume. Incomplete packages will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This posting will close on January 30th, or earlier if filled. Please visit our careers site to apply online.

The National Forest Foundation is an equal opportunity employer – meaning we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Further, we prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination. We strive to foster a work environment where every individual is respected, valued, and treated fairly. This statement reflects our unwavering dedication to fairness, respect, and equality in employment practices and sets the foundation for a positive work environment.