Data Analyst JOB OPENING at RICH

Position Title: Data Analyst

Supervised By: HMIS Administrator, Executive Director

Position Type: Full Time with benefits; Exempt

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience

Position Posting

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Data Analysis

• Understand and advocate for the importance of data analysis and integrity to end homelessness.
• Coordinate and conduct data analysis and visualizations using the state Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and other data sources.
• Develop and oversee project level data dashboards showing progress on key performance indicators (e.g. length of stay, recidivism, income, etc.)
• Develop and oversee system level data dashboards showing systemwide performance on efforts to end homelessness.
• Draft narratives for data briefs, reports, and white papers.
• Assist the HMIS Administrator in timely reporting to HUD and funders.
• Produce and run other reports as requested by agencies and stakeholders.
• Oversee data sharing and analysis with 3rdparty datasets outside of HMIS (e.g. mainstream systems like healthcare, etc.).
• Help maintain HMIS information on the RI Coalition's website to include all data visualizations, dashboards, and other HMIS documents.

Data Quality

• Design and implement data quality plan for HMIS with HMIS Administrator.
• Run data quality reports and send to users so that data may be fixed. Track resolution of data quality issues and follow-up with users to check status.
• Review and fix HMIS data when appropriate (e.g. deduplication of clients, etc.)
• Assist agencies and end users to directly fix data errors and data quality issues
• Schedule, develop, and execute group user training topics and lessons.

Statewide HMIS Support & Operation

• Answer help desk questions and provide technical assistance, training, and expertise on system usage, value, policies, and procedures.
• Promote compliance and understanding of the RI HMIS Policies and Procedures.
• Work closely with HMIS Administrator to understand needs and scope out potential solutions in HMIS. * Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years professional experience working in data analytics and/or database support
• Baccalaureate degree in social work, public policy, data analysis, and/or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, other similar tools) including the ability to develop charts and graphs
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization, preferably using specified software (e.g. tableau, etc.)
• Exceptional organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities and attention to detail
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and appropriate vehicle insurance
• Proficiency and patience in teaching/learning situations
• Effective communicator and facilitator
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive professional relationships
• Demonstrated experience working successfully with diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in program evaluation and outcome measurement
• Demonstrated expertise in HMIS, reporting, regulations, and best practices
• Passion for ending homelessness and housing first principles
• Bilingual speaker (Spanish)
• Love of food, sense of humor, and inquisitive nature!

Amended: 2/27/19

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)