Data Analyst

Job Description

This is entry-level information technology work. The employee in this class has the primary responsibility for supporting staff by managing the compilation and analysis of a high volume of agency data and information to assess and/or project the effectiveness of grant-funded initiatives and programs, informing the planning of housing and community development strategies and objectives. Work is performed in the Policy and Planning Unit under the general direction of management- and director-level staff, with direct supervision provided by the unit’s Program Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Work as part of a growing team to provide expert services to support the Department’s existing and new housing and community development programs.
• Support the DHCD Program Manager in supervising and overseeing neighborhood improvement projects performed by consultants, contractors, and program partners.
• Supports in the design, maintenance, and production of a high volume of housing and community development data and information for the purpose of strategic planning and analysis work.
• Develops, tests, launches, and maintains a housing database containing comprehensive data for all affordable housing developments.
• Collaborates with agency deputy director, senior management, and other staff to evaluate and interpret informational data and program outcomes.
• Follows reporting requirements of housing and community development grant funded projects.
• Conveys findings graphically through advanced charts, graphs, tables, etc.
• Assists in the production of the annual Consolidated Plan through HUD’s IDIS system.
• Utilizes geographic information system (GIS), statistical and other analytical software to compile and evaluate data and information and make strategic recommendations.
• Manages data storage/warehousing in a spatial enterprise environment
• Creates maps to display the spatial distribution of programmatic data for inclusion in strategic plans.
• Publishes and shares agency data with internal stakeholders and the general public, where applicable.
• Researches information systems, technology and software to obtain better analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Assists in coordinating and implementing the City’s special initiative with PolicyMap by compiling and aggregating city-wide data for programs and projects; conducts presentations or training sessions to promote product usage.
• Help refine and improve program procedures and processes for implementation.
• Attends public meetings, representing the agency when necessary.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• the planning and development of programs, plans, grant applications and reports.
• the principles and practices and techniques utilized in the compilation and analysis of a high volume of data used for result evaluation and predictive modeling purposes.
• the methods, techniques and procedures utilized in the planning, design, maintenance, and production of geographic data and graphics through geographic information systems.
• effective sources of data, technology and reference material used for strategic planning and analysis of a high-volume of data and information.
• the philosophy, objectives and methods used in governmentally assisted housing and community development for a geographically large urban area.
• report writing and research techniques.

SKILL IN:

• building partnerships with diverse stakeholders such as community and professional groups to achieve division goals and objectives.
• the use and operation of current technology associated with reporting complex and voluminous data and information.
• analyzing complex problems and reaching sound conclusions.
• problem solving and proactively identifying viable solutions.

ABILITY TO:

• establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, departments and the public.
• gather, analyze and effectively summarize information from a large amount of complicated data.
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create reports and deliver presentations
• produce clear, concise and comprehensive reports.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow colleagues, economic and community development specialists, the public and other agencies.
• plan, schedule and organize multiple priorities and a high volume of work.