Disaster Recovery & Resilience Business Intelligence Analyst (Ra3) | Limited Duration

Initial Posting Date:
04/26/2023
Application Deadline:
05/19/2023
Agency:
Oregon Housing and Community Services
Salary Range:
$4,465 - $6,851
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Disaster Recovery & Resilience Business Intelligence Analyst (RA3) | Limited Duration
Job Description:
Oregon Housing & Community Services
Disaster Recovery & Resilience, Business Intelligence Analyst(Limited Duration)
[Research Analyst 3]
Salem, OR (Remote)
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is looking for a person who has a passion to address helping low-income Oregonians, identify safe, decent, and affordable housing options across the state. If you have the passion to make a different in other people's lives, we want you to come and grow with us and apply for this Business Intelligence Analyst position today!
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
Our Vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty.
Our Mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians.
Our Core Values: Collaboration - Compassion - Equity - Integrity - Leadership - Transparency.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Working Condition: This position is fully remote with some requirements for travel, site visits and occasional requirements for in-person meetings.
• Per the SEIU CBA for OHCS represented positions, applicants who are current OHCS employees will be given full consideration and vetted through the recruitment process before utilizing the external applicant list.
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• This Limited Duration (LD) position is funded by a federal grant. The anticipated end date is 6/30/2023 but is expected to be extended into the next biennium.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the research, analysis, and reporting for the Disaster Recovery and Resilience (DRR) division across all its programs for recovery and resilience. This position will collaborate closely with multiple teams at OHCS including DRR and external partners. Outcomes from this work affect significant levels of OHCS operations. The position also provides professional expertise to specialized business areas within OHCS, both business programs and IT, and the Accounting, Budget, and Fiscal staff. The position will also coordinate data and research needs with those outside the agency including with federal partners, other local and state agencies, vendors, and contractors, and with other community organizations and partners. The Business Intelligence Analyst supports the agency's mission and goals through independent judgment and in consultation with multiple internal and IT.
They will conduct all this work with an equity lens, ensuring that any research conducted centers Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and other marginalized communities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: All performed with an Equity & Racial Justice Lens
Data Governance & Management

• Formalize policies and procedures for how people interact with, share, and use DRR data internally and externally.
• Formulate and standardize DRR data collection best practices internally and externally.
• Complete and maintain DRR's data inventory.

System Project Management & Business Analysis

• Participate in database system design and development as well as design of distributed data that is brought into the system of record (SOR). This includes work with multiple database systems from partner agencies and external partners.
• Evaluate annual data collection needs and changes in alignment with HUD and OHCS rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and that of other agencies and external partners. In addition to the annual changes, must identify agency data changes and implement data changes within the system of record on an as needed basis.
• Make recommendations to meet customer needs; design and evaluate advanced data reports; conduct comprehensive analysis of advanced concepts, data requests and data system configurations.

Quality Assurance, Control, & Improvement

• Serve as a catalyst for data, reporting, and dashboard operational or SOR changes within DRR.

Reporting

• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all data, reporting, and dashboard functionality in the SOR.
• Develop and refine reports and dashboards generated using SOR.
• Report on all Disaster Recovery and resilience data for the CDBG-DR grant required by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and submit data into the DRGR system.

Research, Planning, Design, & Analysis

• Contribute to DRR planning efforts and provide data and other information needed to create and implement new programs and policies, all with an equity lens.
• Advise DRR staff on the best methods to track outputs and outcomes over the life of all its recovery and resilience programs, including both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Advise DRR staff on the appropriate methods of qualitative data collection and community engagement for effective and successful program administration.
• Lead or assist with survey design, focus groups, and other methods of qualitative data collection for DRR.

Commitment to Equity Positive Work Environment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and one year experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.
OR
Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.
To request a copy of the position description, please contact: HCS_HR.Solutions@HCS.oregon.gov
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (DESIRED ATTRIBUTES)
The most competitive candidates will possess the following requested skills, experience, and knowledge:

• Experience with Business Intelligence software or other modern data analysis tools (Power BI, Tableau, R, SQL, etc.)
• Experience developing reports and dashboards, preferably using multiple data sources.
• Experience working with sensitive data (i.e. Personally Identifiable Data) and understanding of state and federal data privacy regulations.
• Experience overseeing data collection and data integrity for a federal grant with multiple data sources including reporting to a federal agency.
• Demonstrated awareness of race and social justice, including the ability to positively influence equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
You will become part of an innovative and strategic group of professionals and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package!

• Salary Range: $4,465.00 - $6,851.00 (class/comp page)
• A positive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and cross-training.
• An agency that supports and encourages work/life balance and overall wellness.
• Generous benefits package including, employer-paid health insurance, vacation and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and an employer contribution retirement plan (PERS).

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
*These dates are approximate and may change. *

• Recruitment Closes: Friday, May 19th, 2023
• Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: Beginning week of 05/01/2023.
• Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills: On-going
• 1st Round of Interviews: Week of 05/22/23
• 2nd Round of Interviews: Week of 05/29/23 (if needed)
• Final Interview: TBD (if needed)
• Anticipated Start Date: June 19th, 2023.

APPLICATION GUIDANCE AND REQUIREMENTS

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
• If you are not a current State of Oregon employee: view this application instructional video.
• Required: Attach your most up-to-date resume.

If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the HR Solutions Inbox at: HCS_HR.Solutions@oregon.gov
WHO WE ARE
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is Oregon's housing finance agency. We provide financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate income. Our vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and to live free from poverty. Across Oregon, housing has emerged as a paramount concern. The lack of available housing, high rents and high home prices are driving rapid increases in housing instability and homelessness. The data is clear: too many Oregonians are without a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.
The Statewide Housing Plan is a bold new agenda that articulates how Oregon Housing and Community Services will pave the way for more Oregonians to have access to stable housing opportunities necessary for self-sufficiency. It lays the foundation for OHCS to be a data- and research-driven organization and proposes a new way of collaborating and focusing resources and energy to address the most pressing housing issues facing Oregon today. Our plan lays out ambitious goals to increase access of housing, including goals and strategies to prevent and address homelessness.
DISASTER RECOVERY & RESILIENCE: BUSINESS SYSTEMS & REPORTING SECTION
The Oregon Department of Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has established a new office to manage recovery from major disasters. The Recovery & Resilience section will administer long-term state and federal grants to benefit disaster survivors and impacted communities in Oregon. Primarily, the division is recovering from the major disasters that occurred during Labor Day Weekend of 2020 when fires caused the loss of nearly 4,200 homes in the state. The Oregon Legislature allocated $150 million in specific wildfire recovery along with substantial affordable housing funding which will be applied to disaster-impacted regions, and the federal government is expected to allocate resources to the recovery as well. OHCS has set aggressive goals to replace as much of the lost housing as it possibly can and to provide a comprehensive recovery for individuals impacted by the fires. This division is a key function of OHCS and will develop innovative business practices within the agency. Our team has a passion for helping disaster survivors - consider joining our team if it speaks to you too!
WANT TO KNOW MORE? LET US HELP YOU!

• If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please send your request to: HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov. Please be sure to include the job requisition number.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
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• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
• Work Authorization: OHCS does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet DAS employment eligibility standards.
• Veteran's Preference: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming