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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Senior Research & Data Analyst (Senior Management Analyst)

Tukwila, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$92K/yr - $113K/yr

King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is the largest provider of affordable housing in the Pacific Northwest and a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. They are seeking a Senior Research & Data Analyst to guide research and evaluation efforts, utilizing data analysis to drive organizational learning and policy recommendations.

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Responsibilities

Lead independent research, evaluation, and data analysis projects that inform policy decisions and programmatic strategies, with a focus on improving organizational strategy and outcomes for low-income populations

Assemble and perform advanced analysis of large administrative datasets, market data, and public data to assess program performance, identify trends, and generate actionable insights

Design and build modeling tools, analysis approaches, and dashboards to support executive decision-making, including decisions with financial or strategic implications; develop new methods to analyze and review data to increase usefulness, understandability, and efficiency for staff

Conduct background research and policy/landscape analyses pertaining to housing, homelessness, other social impact topics, and to relevant data sources and research/analytic methodologies

Understand and leverage the broader data landscape (e.g. publicly available data) to inform program and policy analysis

Develop clear and compelling data products such as summaries and visualizations, maps, presentations, reports, and briefing materials for diverse audiences including senior leadership, board members, and external partners

Present methodologies, findings, insights, and policy recommendations to staff, leadership, board members, and external audiences

Represent Authority at external community, professional, and partnership meetings

Manage and enhance data tools, analysis plans, and documentation to support transparency and operational efficiency

Support and provide data-related technical guidance to analysts and other staff, including program teams; review work of or advise other team members when appropriate

Support agency learning and capacity-building initiatives related to housing, homelessness, and social policy- such as developing learning materials or facilitating group discussions

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including operational staff, analysts, and leadership, to ensure data-driven insights are actionable and aligned with program goals

Qualification

Quantitative data analysisQualitative data analysisResearchEvaluation methodsData visualizationProject managementAffordable housing policyStatistical analysisData management toolsEquity-centered evaluationCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree with coursework in public administration, public policy, statistics, economics, sociology, organizational development, or related field, AND

Considerable experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, applied research, program design/evaluation or project management, OR

Equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position

Thorough knowledge of affordable housing policy, programs, and research and/or related social policy areas such as homelessness, health, education, or workforce development. Knowledge relating to subsidized housing programs including public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based rental assistance is ideal

Thorough knowledge of research and evaluation methods, including quantitative and qualitative approaches; experience designing and conducting complex applied research

Skill and familiarity in working with large administrative and publicly available data sets and in conducting statistical analyses. Familiarity with HUD data is ideal

Skilled in data visualization and dashboard development to support operational and strategic decision-making

Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets, develop sound conclusions, and convey findings in accessible ways to both technical and non-technical audiences through clear, concise, and complete reports, summaries, visualizations, and presentations

Advanced technical proficiency in data management and analytics, including tools and programs such as Microsoft Excel, Stata, R, Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS, or similar

Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present research and policy findings to senior leaders, community stakeholders, and the public

Ability to ensure legal and regulatory compliance through accurate interpretation of applicable governing policy

Ability to foster collaborative relationships with internal teams, external partners, and individuals of diverse backgrounds

Knowledge of equity-centered evaluation and learning practices

Experience collecting data (e.g. survey design and administration)

Consent to and pass required assessments

Consent to and pass a criminal records background check

The successful candidate will need to have access to reliable transportation to meet the business needs of the Agency