NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development · 5 hours ago
Senior Data Analyst for the Division of Housing Operations & Program Services
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expThe NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development is dedicated to promoting quality and affordability in housing for New Yorkers. As a Senior Data Analyst for the Homeless Placement Services Unit, you will lead data collection and tracking efforts to match homeless clients to available housing vacancies, ensuring efficient and accurate referrals and placements.
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Responsibilities
Creates and maintains tracking systems for client applications, affordable units, and referrals; ensures database functionality and performs regular quality checks; promptly identifies and resolves errors or discrepancies
Generates and distributes internal and external reports on targets, workload, and key metrics; reconciles data discrepancies; maintains weekly reporting schedule and flags delays; completes ad-hoc reports as requested by senior staff and external stakeholders
Matching homeless clients to homeless set aside vacancies reported by sponsors through e-RR and other systems
Coordinating and sharing data with the Department of Social Services (DSS) and HPD program areas to ensure accurate and timely referrals and placements of homeless families into units
Responds to referral requests in a timely manner with appropriate client matches; conducts quality assurance on matching tools; ensures fair, consistent application of matching logic and consults with senior staff on any proposed changes
Coordinate data sharing and referrals with Department of Social Services (DSS) and HPD; attend meetings; identify and implement improvements to streamline the referral process
Collaborates with unit teams to resolve reporting issues and ensure the database system is functioning properly for timely, accurate homeless placement data. Communicates with HPS staff and leads training on database use and data skills
Leads and ensures data integrity across reporting systems, including Access, Excel, and SharePoint
Making maintenance updates in order to be consistent with any business process changes
As necessary, managing a portfolio of homeless set aside units and/or 421a homeless units; providing referrals and tracking placements to those units
Manage other HPS data analyst(s) and delegate work across HPS’s data resources to ensure effective reporting and quality assurance; serve as the team’s point-person for all data related inquiries, trainings, and corrections
Collaborates closely with the HPS Director to develop and refine homeless program metrics and continuously enhances data-related skills and processes to support program objectives and ensure reporting accuracy across the team
Completing special projects and reporting for the Assistant Commissioner, Director, Deputy Director, Team Leaders and other HPD units
Qualification
Required
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in '1' above
Strong data analytical and organizational abilities
Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Access and MS Teams
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to a collegial and productive workplace
Knowledge of affordable housing programs and subsidies, including New York City regulations and government
Experience in creating reports for stakeholders at all levels of government
Comfortable asking questions and collaborating with staff to correct data entry errors
Careful and detailed while maintaining the unit's databases and data systems
Able to recognize and articulate patterns that may improve business processes
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development
Established in 1978, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the largest city housing preservation and development agency in the nation.
1001-5000 employees
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