Policy and Data Analyst

Policy and Data Analyst 

This position will serve as a Data/Reporting and Policy Analyst with the Executive Office of Housing’s Policy & Evaluation Team. Under the guidance of the Director of Policy & Evaluation the Analyst will collect and analyze data from a variety of sources, compile reports, and display the data in presentations and/or on the EOH Dashboard. The analyst will also research and evaluate housing policies, legislation and new programs on the state and national level in support of agency priorities. 

The Reporting and Policy Analyst will:

• Collect data and evaluate programs, metrics and goals across municipalities connected to the statewide housing plan. 
• Assess existing housing policy, programs and contribute to the development of plans for their expansion, modification or elimination in view of changing legislation, housing needs, the availability of state and/or federal funds.  
• Work with other state agencies, municipalities, nonprofit and quasi-public housing agencies at the local, state, and national levels to assess data, policies and ideas for achieving housing goals in Rhode Island. 
• Analyze data, summarize and make recommendations regarding housing metrics and activities based on findings. 
• Continually evaluate new and innovative ways to approach reporting and analysis of data, how to share it effectively to promote the work of the agency, and engage stakeholders at the local and state level. 
• Perform quality checks on the data to ensure accuracy, integrity and timeliness of data being communicated from EOH. 
• Research and analyze complex and critical issues impacting the state budget, housing policy or legislation. Summarize findings and propose solutions or direction based on agency goals and priorities. 
• Write policy and position memos, technical reports or other documents based on research, investigation or analysis. 
• Work across teams within the Executive Office of Housing to support agency priorities as identified by the Secretary.