Wake County · 22 hours ago
Data Analyst
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expWake County is committed to ensuring quality, affordable housing is accessible for all residents. The Data Analyst supports the Research, Data, and System division by analyzing and reporting on housing and homelessness data to inform programs and policy decisions.
GovernmentHealthcareProfessional ServicesHealth CareLaw EnforcementOffice Administration
Responsibilities
Develop and publish reports, dashboards and data visualizations to support housing programs, leadership and community partners
Analyze housing and homelessness data from multiple systems (e.g., HMIS, Neighborly, GIS) to identify trends, gaps and opportunities
Support program evaluation and performance monitoring through data cleaning, validation and integration activities
Assist with HUD, ESG and other grant-related or regulatory reporting by preparing, validating and documenting required data outputs
Monitor data quality and support consistent data collection practices by providing technical assistance related to assigned reports or datasets
Work with program staff and subject matter experts to translate reporting needs into analytical solutions
Develop and maintain documentation related to data sources, reports, dashboards and workflows
Collaborate with IT staff, vendors and internal partners to troubleshoot data and reporting issues as needed
Participate in training and knowledge-sharing efforts that promote effective and consistent use of data across the department
Qualification
Required
Associates degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or a related field
Three years of experience in data science and analytics
Five years of experience in data science or analytics may be substituted for the combined education and experience requirements
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume
Knowledge of data analytics, visualization, reporting and data management best practices
Knowledge of housing, homelessness, or human services program data concepts and performance measures
Skills in data integration, analysis, and dashboard/report development using SQL, Power BI, Excel, or similar tools
Skills in documenting data processes for accuracy and continuity and communicating findings clearly to non-technical audiences
Ability to analyze data to identify trends and support data-driven decisions, and collaborate effectively with program staff, subject matter experts, IT partners and vendors
Ability to manage projects and reporting tasks accurately while meeting deadlines and adapting to evolving program needs, data systems and reporting requirements
Preferred
Experience examining data to identify trends and applying insights to improve program performance and decision-making
Experience improving data quality, streamlining reporting and analytical tools and adapting to evolving program needs
Demonstrates commitment to public service by supporting housing programs that serve the community and producing work responsive to stakeholder needs and program goals
Benefits
Offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center
A wide range of training and development opportunities
A stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life
Flexible work schedules
A competitive salary and benefits package
Company
Wake County
Wake County is a government administration that provides tax collection, library, permitting, law enforcement, health and human services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angela Crawford, IPMA-SCP, CCWS
Chief Human Resources Officer
Dara Demi
Chief Communications Officer
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