Emergency Assistance Data Analyst

Job Description

Job Description - Emergency Assistance Data Analyst (240005G0)

Emergency Assistance Data Analyst - (240005G0)

Description

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is seeking an Emergency Assistance Data Analyst I (DA I) in the Division of Housing Stabilization!

Agency Mission

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is charged with creating more homes in Massachusetts and lowering housing costs for residents. Formerly known as the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), EOHLC works with municipalities, local housing authorities, non-profit organizations, and development partners to provide affordable housing options, financial assistance, and other support to Massachusetts communities.

Role

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

The Emergency Assistance Data Analyst I (EADA I) applies various research methods to mine, collect, examine, validate, and organize data and derive insights and present information from data analysis, primarily supporting state funded homelessness services including the Emergency Assistance (EA) family shelter program, which is administered by EOHLC Division of House Stabilization (DHS). The EADA I will support the continued development and maintenance of EOHLC’s implementation of Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) software and any other data systems used to determine program eligibility, track shelter placements, and conduct case management, rehouse residents, and administer post-shelter stabilization.

The EADA I supports the DHS data team in ensuring the EA data is well-organized, quality-controlled, and accessible. This position will use information from ETO and other relevant systems to extract, aggregate, and visualize critical data to derive value and insights to support EA program administration and policy development. This position plays an important role in responding to internal and external data requests related to the EA program and well as assisting DHS is meeting legislatively and other legally required reporting needs. The incumbent will develop clear and concise presentations of data analysis, including any findings and recommendations.

Duties And Responsibilities (not All Inclusive)

• Data Management:
• Verify data for accuracy by reviewing data patterns, reports, and performance indicators to locate and correct code or process problems or inaccuracies in raw source data.
• Organize and examine EA data for transfer to external entities based on interagency data sharing agreements.
• Support the state’s homeless data warehouse, the Rehouse Data Collective, by ensuring regular automated transfer of EA data with accurate exports.
• Reporting:
• Develop reports using EA data for homeless coordinators, shelter placement staff, ADA coordinators, contract managers, and providers to inform day-to-day program operations and create administrative efficiencies.
• Develop reports and queries to extract EA data to fulfill legislatively and other legally required program reporting.
• Generate reports, visuals, and presentations of EA data for presentation to diverse audiences.
• Generate extracts of DHS data for EOHLC dashboards and other agency-wide initiatives.
• Data Analysis:
• Collaborate with division teams to identify key analytic questions of interest to support decision making.
• Analyze EA data for program managers to inform program development and policy changes.
• Information requests:
• Review requests for information about DHS programs and collaborate with requesters to determine business objectives or problem statements to effectively provide the data to information business decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with any of the following is preferred: APIs, MySQL, programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R-Studio), statistical analysis software (Stata, etc.)
• Experience with data visual software such as PowerBI or Tableau.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel. At least intermediate proficiency using Access.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, including the ability to determine the proper format and procedure for assembling items of information, with attention to detail and thoroughness for program evaluation and follow-up.
• Ability to compile statistical data.
• Knowledge of Emergency Assistance program and homelessness services more generally.
• Strong analytical capabilities and demonstrated experience with data analysis and presenting of findings.
• Understanding of Emergency Assistance program and homelessness services more generally.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to prioritize work, escalate issues, adjust to changing priorities and meet required deadlines.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

Applicants must have (A) at least two years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional or technical experience performing related duties that include business data recovery, analysis, query design, reporting and statistical analysis; or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below

Substitutions

I. A Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics or a related field may be substituted for the required experience

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title: Data Analyst I

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street

Job: Information Systems and Technology

Agency: Exec Office of Housing and Livable Communities

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Posting: May 15, 2024, 1:19:33 PM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: 77,257.18 - 112,455.20 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Jessica Molina - 8572480160

Bargaining Unit: 06-NAGE - Professional Admin.

Confidential: No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes