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Missouri - HMIS YHDP DATA Analyst
Job Title: HMIS YHDP Data Analyst Reports to: Manager of Data Analysis & Reporting
Job Class: Analyst
Status: Full Time, Exempt Location: Remote
POSITION SUMMARY
The Institute for Community Alliances (ICA) is a nonprofit organization and a national leader in the administration of Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). ICA has administered the Missouri Balance of State HMIS since 2014. The Balance of State Continuum of Care has been selected by HUD to participate in the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) which is an initiative designed to reduce the number of youth and young adults experiencing homelessness.
Under the direction of the Manager of Data Analysis & Reporting, the YHDP Data Analyst is responsible for creating and maintaining customized advanced report templates and conducting data review, interpretation, and analysis to support local and statewide planning, performance evaluation and management, and funding/policy decisions.
The ideal candidate for the HMIS YHDP Data Analyst is grounded in research, evaluation, and data literacy principles. This candidate loves investigating and solving logical problems, thrives on helping others make meaning from data, and understands how data can serve efforts to end homelessness. This candidate can translate technical concepts to plan language and, conversely, listen to what someone wants to know about a dataset and apply technical concepts to build and display it for them.
This position will be a remote position, but Missouri residency is preferred.
Candidates MUST submit a Resume and Cover Letter that explains how their skills fit the requirements for this position.
Submissions will be accepted through March 15, 2024.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Evaluation and Analysis
Conduct data analysis to support local, statewide, or regional planning, and performance and program evaluation
Provide project-specific, agency-level, and CoC-level reports to evaluate the impact of the YHDP initiatives on the CoC as a whole
Pull custom data and provide on-going evaluation that will inform any needed adjustments to the YHDP Coordinated Community Plan
Create, publish, and provide narrative interpretation for data visualizations
Product Development
Create and maintain front-end development of advanced report templates and custom reports for use by ICA and HMIS stakeholders, including participating agencies, Continuums of Care, state and local funders, and other partners
Respond to requests for advanced custom reporting
Ensure compliance with federal and state data standards
Provide project-specific, agency-level, and CoC-level reports to evaluate the impact of the YHDP initiatives on the CoC as a whole
Product Delivery
Collaborate with project teams and external stakeholders on product design, build, and delivery
Engage in all portions of product delivery, including quality assurance and user acceptance testing, develop statements of work, and project proposals, as applicable
With guidance from project team lead, prioritize potential product flaws, feature enhancements, and custom requests in accordance with product delivery plan
Community Participation and Presentations
Be an active member of the CoC’s YHDP team, using data and programmatic expertise to help programmatic and data workflow decision-making
Focus on data literacy by working with the Youth Action Board and community to understand the impact of data and how it can support the efforts to house youth and young adults.
The Analyst will be responsible for creating and maintaining report templates and data visualization tools for use by ICA, HMIS Stakeholders, and the broader community.
Facilitate stakeholder decision-making regarding product design
Present HMIS data to internal and external groups
Maintain proficient working knowledge of HUD HMIS guidelines and regulations, with an emphasis on YHDP
Provide training to HMIS users related to reports and visualizations created
Provide support to ICA grant applications, as appropriate
Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent experience or training (Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Urban Planning, Statistics, Social Science)
Minimum of five years paid experience in a position with a high degree of independence and responsibility
Required Background/Knowledge
Data visualization software and dashboard software (e.g., Tableau, Access)
Relational and associative database structure
Knowledge of basic office equipment and technology; excellent computer skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
Project management principles
Proficient use of inter- and intra-office communication tools such as email, video conferencing, teleconferencing, GoToMeeting, and similar tools
Preferred Background/Knowledge
SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence
Experience in HMIS software, especially with Wellsky/ServicePoint
Statistical Analysis software (SPSS, STATA, Matlab, R)
GIS software
Previous experience in the social services sector
Demonstrated Skills
Ability to quickly and accurately define problems, collect/review data and draw valid conclusions
Excellent analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, organization, and time-management skills
Ability and interest in learning new software reporting and visualization tools
Ability to translate stakeholders needs into reports and data analysis, and successfully interpret the results of that analysis and reporting to the stakeholders
Self-motivated with ability to work independently
Extraordinary attention to detail and accuracy
Understanding and use of abstract and concrete variables
Interpreting professional journals, technical procedures, and/or government regulations
Understanding the evolving role of data and its importance in efforts to address social problems
Regular, ongoing collaboration in project teams, including with remote staff
Cooperatively or independently author training and procedural manuals or guidelines
Ability to work effectively and professionally with people from diverse backgrounds
Ability to learn quickly, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, anticipate and meet established deadlines, and regularly produce high-quality work products in a deadline-driven environment
Team player and collaborator with a positive attitude
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to successfully perform the essential functions.
Standing – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time
Walking – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time
Sitting – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time
Reaching with hands and arms – Approximately between 1/3 and 2/3 of on-the-job time
Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time
Talking or hearing – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time
Weight lifted/force exerted – An average of approximately up to 10 pounds, non-continuously
Physical requirements listed are primarily applied to ability to lift and move paper supply, files, etc.
Vision – Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Driving – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time
Other Requirements
A valid driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance
Travel/Work Schedule
Occasional out-of-state travel for professional conferences/training (generally less than one week for each occurrence)
Occasional local or in-state travel for community meetings or onsite implementation support
Schedule may fluctuate based on workload (there may be occasional evening meetings)
Expense Reimbursement
Direct and necessary expenses related to required job-related activities are eligible for reimbursement. The incumbent is responsible for the timely request and submission of complete and accurate reimbursement documentation and form(s). Refer to the Personnel Policies & Practices for full guidelines.