Senior Data Analyst bei New Orleans Housing Authority (HANO)

SUMMARY

The Senior Data Analyst will serve as crucial support to the Executive team by ensuring the effective functioning of the strategic planning and executive core functions, including the oversight of designated strategic initiatives as directed by the Director of Strategic Planning. This role will encompass high-level administrative support, periodic oversight of various functions, and project management. This position’s key responsibilities will be performed in the following functional areas: policy development, strategic planning, compliance and performance, research, data analysis, and executive reporting production. Assignments are received directly from, carried out for and reported to the Director of Strategic Planning. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position.  This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

 Strategic Planning and Support:

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data related to housing programs, budgets, and compliance. 
• Policy and Procedure Development: Assessing and recommending improvements to agency policies and procedures. 
• Budget and Grant Management: Monitoring and analyzing budgets, grants, and contracts. 
• Project Management: Overseeing projects related to housing development, maintenance, or program implementation. 
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including those related to HUD. 
• Collaboration: Working with internal and external stakeholders, including HUD staff and other government agencies. 
• Research and Analysis: Conducting research to inform policy decisions and program improvements. 
• Recommendations: Developing and presenting recommendations to improve agency operations and programs. 
• Reporting: Preparing and submitting reports to HUD, state auditors, and other relevant parties.
• Arranges and participating in board meetings and conferences, taking minutes, providing advice and following-up correspondence. 
• Provides a strong link between the Executive Director’s office and other departments within the Agency, and between the Agency and external parties, as a representative of the Strategic Planning in dealings with both internal and external communications. 
• Responsible for the oversight and management of special projects and programs assigned by the Director of Strategic Planning to support the executive function
• Assist in addressing inquiries, unresolved problems and errors, exercising considerable judgment in his/her capacity with the responsibility for analyzing such issues, and developing resolutions. Providing information and making referrals. 
• Composing correspondence dealing with issues or subject matter in ways that require considerable sensitivity, discretion, judgment, or negotiation in replying to inquiries, and/or presenting or requesting information. 
• Prepares materials needed for meetings, such as board reports, agendas, handouts, binders, etc.
• Assist the Director of Strategic Planning with assigned tasks

 Project Management:

• Lead or oversee planning, implementing, and monitoring special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Director of Strategic Planning.
• Monitor cross-departmental project progress and report on key milestones to ensure they align with strategic goals.
• Assist the executive team with preparation of presentation materials.
• Prepare, review and summarize miscellaneous reports and documents; prepare background documents and outgoing mail as necessary.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, statistics, mathematics, economics, education, social sciences, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. A minimum of three to five years of experience in an advanced level support role and office management or a related field is required. Experience in performing administration and analytical duties in an affordable housing setting is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

EEO POLICY STATEMENT

HANO provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, religion, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression results of genetic testing, or service in the military or veteran status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.