Data Analyst

POSSIBLE HYBRID WORKPLACE OPPORTUNITY New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State. This position is with HCR's Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). This is not a civil service position and does not require a civil service exam. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered.

About the role

The Data Analyst will play a key supporting role analyzing, visualizing and reporting data for the Office of Resilient Homes and Communities. This position combines data science, spatial data analysis (GIS) with business and policy research to support reporting, decision-making, and program quality across the agency. Reporting to the Director of Research and Data, the Data Analyst will assist in maintaining spatial and quantitative databases, updating the federal Disaster Recovery Grants Reporting (DRGR) system, and producing maps, dashboards, and reports. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience in disaster recovery policy, data integrity, and public sector data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, update, and maintenance of performance management reports, dashboards, and ad hoc data analyses to support program operations.
• Support program teams by maintaining Esri ArcGIS software/ArcGIS Online platforms, performing basic spatial analyses, and creating maps and graphs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Help input, track, and verify service areas and program data within New York State’s internal systems and the federal Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting (DRGR) system to ensure accuracy across program records.
• Assist in documenting data methodologies, maintaining Standards of Procedure (SOPs) for federal reporting, and performing routine data cleaning and quality control.
• Provide analytical and research support for ongoing projects evaluating the impact of RHC programs on New York State residents.
• Coordinate with internal program teams and external partners to share, transfer, and package data for reporting and research needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field*
• Knowledge of public policy in areas such as disaster recovery, infrastructure, housing, economic development, and/or resiliency is preferred.
• Experience distilling quantitative and qualitative policy analysis into written descriptions such as briefs, memos, etc.
• 2 years professional experience in an analytic role*
• Demonstrated experience using Esri ArcGIS 10.x, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Server, Model Builder, R and basic python programming.
• Excellent oral, written, and quantitative skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional ability to use data to make decisions.
• Expertise in the use of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and Access.
• Ability to work in a flexible, fast paced, mission driven environment.
• *Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Benefits

• Extensive benefits package including participation in New York State’s Health Insurance Program and New York State & Local Employees’ Retirement System.
• Promotional opportunities for dedicated professionals.
• Work-life balance benefits including a 37.5‑hour work week, opportunity for compressed scheduling, and paid time off benefits (vacation, sick, personal days, and federal holidays).
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Eligibility to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), which forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full‑time for an eligible employer.
• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement, and family‑friendly policies.

Schedule

Standard work week is 37.5 hours with opportunity for compressed scheduling.