Senior Homeless Data and Research Analyst (RA4)

Salem | OHCS | North Mall Office Building

Full Time Senior-level / Expert USD 43K - 81K *

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Posted 2 weeks ago

Initial Posting Date:

12/04/2024

Application Deadline:

12/15/2024

Agency:

Oregon Housing and Community Services

Salary Range:

$5,747 - $8,831

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Senior Homeless Data and Research Analyst (RA4)

Job Description:

Oregon Housing & Community ServicesSenior Homeless Data and Research Analyst [Research Analyst 4]Hybrid – Salem, OR

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is looking to fill a key position of a Senior Homeless Data and Research Analyst. The person in this position will design, implement, and manage comprehensive research methodologies and data governance frameworks to assess and address homelessness in the state of Oregon If you have a passion for helping to ensure Oregonians are stably housed, we want to hear from you and please apply today!

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION

OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Our Vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty.

Our Mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians.

Our Core Values: Collaboration – Compassion – Equity – Integrity – Leadership – Transparency.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Working Condition: Hybrid > This position has some requirements for in-person work.
This position is permanent, full time, and represented by SEIU.
Per the SEIU CBA for OHCS represented positions, applicants who are current OHCS employees will be considered and interviewed before external applicants.
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
This position requires both a resume and a cover letter, the cover letter will need to address the desired attributes listed in this job posting.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The person in this position will design, implement, and manage comprehensive research methodologies and data governance frameworks to assess and address homelessness in the state of Oregon. This role involves developing and maintaining technical solutions for data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring the integration and alignment of intra- and inter-agency data systems, and leveraging statistical methods to evaluate the impact of programs and policies. The ultimate goal is to enable continuous improvement in program and policy development through robust data-driven insights and recommendations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To A Bachelor's Degree in any disciplines that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and three years’ experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the three years must have included coordinating complex research projects.
-OR-
Five years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the five years must have included coordinating complex research projects.

To request a copy of the position description, please contact:

HCS_HR.Solutions@HCS.oregon.gov

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

The most competitive candidates will possess the following attributes, experience, and knowledge:

Experience with homeless and housing services.
Experience establishing governance structures with various diverse partners.
Skills in data collection and analysis research methodology, statistical techniques, and computer/software applications.
Knowledge of state and national issues related to homelessness and programs that support affordable housing policies.
Ability to analyze and capture the meaning and implications of highly technical information and effectively communicate this meaning to non-technical audiences.
Accurate and timely work completion, organizational ability, and ability to work under pressure.
Excellent computer, written & verbal communication, and presentation skills.
Experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices in the workplace.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

You will become part of an innovative and strategic group of professionals and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package!

A positive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and cross-training.
An agency that supports and encourages work/life balance and overall wellness.
Generous benefits package including, employer-paid health insurance, vacation, and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and an employer contribution retirement plan (PERS).
The posted salary range is the total possible range for the classification. Candidates are screened through a Pay Equity process that evaluates various factors. Please see the Pay Equity website for more information.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

*These dates are approximate and may change. *

Recruitment Closes: 12/15/24
Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: On-going
Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills: On-going
1st Round of Interviews: Week of 01/06/25
2nd Round of Interviews: TBD if needed
Anticipated Start Date: 02/03/25

APPLICATION GUIDANCE AND REQUIREMENTS

Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
External applicants: View this application instructional video. A PDF is also available by clicking here.
REQUIRED: Attach your most up-to-date Resume. Please ensure your Workday profile matches your submitted resume.
REQUIRED: Attach a Cover Letter that demonstrates how you meet the “Desired Attributes” for this position.
A Cover Letter that does not meet the required criteria will be graded as ineligible.

If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the HR Solutions Inbox at: HCS_HR.Solutions@oregon.gov

WHO WE ARE

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is Oregon’s housing finance agency. We provide financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate income. Our vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and to live free from poverty. Across Oregon, housing has emerged as a paramount concern. The lack of available housing, high rents and high home prices are driving rapid increases in housing instability and homelessness. The data is clear: too many Oregonians are without a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.

OHCS is placing a greater emphasis on strategic planning and the way we invest our resources. Recently, we have restructured, refocused, and reimagined our agency. Our work has led to an increased emphasis on data, research, and customer service. We are carrying that effort forward with the Statewide Housing Plan. The plan articulates the extent of Oregon's housing problem and what we can do to address it. OHCS committed to the Housing Stability Council and our stakeholders that the plan will be responsive to the needs of the state.

OHCS released its Building Oregon's Future: 2023 Annual Report to update the agency’s significant progress in meeting the goals outlined in the 2019 Statewide Housing Plan. We are now more than halfway into the five-year plan.

To learn more about Oregon Housing and Community Services, visit our website: https://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/pages/index.aspx

HOUSING STABLIZATION DIVISION

OHCS’s Housing Stabilization Division (HSD) provides critical statewide services addressing homelessness, housing stabilization, and energy and climate resilience for Oregonians with low incomes. HSD also administers the statewide data repository supporting accountable and effective funding and program design. Through a network of providers, including Community Action Agencies, local governmental and community-based planning groups, and community-based and culturally responsive organizations, HSD provides funding for shelter, re-housing support, rent assistance, energy assistance, and supports community service connections to critical needs for health care, education, and nutritious food. Recognizing the need to address root causes, the Housing Stabilization Division seeks to honor tribal sovereignty advance racial equity, and deploy a human-centered, wraparound approach toward a vision that all Oregonians will have equitable and inclusive access to safe and affordable housing and energy resources ensuring that any experience of housing instability will be rare, brief, and nonrecurring.

Performance and Evaluation Section (P&E)

The Performance and Evaluation Section administers the Oregon Mult-continuum of Care (OMC) Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and leverages related data to evaluate programs that work to prevent and end homelessness

WANT TO KNOW MORE? LET US HELP YOU!

If you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please send your request to HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov and include the job requisition number.
The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference as it may not be available to view after the job closes.
Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
Work Authorization: Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form containing authorization to work in the United States. OHCS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Veteran’s Preference: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.

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