Affordable Housing Programs Analyst

City of Santa Ana; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Santa Ana is seeking a Housing Programs Analyst to support affordable housing initiatives within the Community Development Agency. The role focuses on analyzing data, developing reports, and ensuring regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local housing programs.

The position entails coordinating with city departments, preparing budgets, and assisting in contract administration and vendor processes. A strong background in public housing policy and data analysis is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local housing programs and regulations, including HOME, Voucher, inclusionary housing, and related funding.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze data, prepare reports, and provide findings and recommendations.
• Experience with budgeting, contract administration, and grant management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the implementation, administration, and monitoring of housing programs, projects, and policies; coordinates activities with other City departments and outside parties.
• Conducts research, analyzes data, and prepares written reports for administrative, operational, and policy issues; performs feasibility analyses.
• Collects, analyzes, and evaluates housing data to assess division projects, programs, and activities; makes recommendations and implements improvements.
• Monitors housing projects, programs, and activities for compliance with federal, state, and other regulations.
• Prepares project status reports and other written documents for review; assists with the division’s budget preparation and administrative tasks.
• Assists in marketing division information and in conducting presentations and workshops to educate the public and stakeholders.
• Works with supervisors and outside parties regarding housing programs, regulatory compliance issues, and sensitive matters.
• Attends meetings as a staff liaison to boards and commissions; responds to inquiries from the public, tenants, landlords, and officials.
• Assists with requests for proposals and contracts; helps administer and track contracts and affordable housing loan agreements.

Skills

Data analysis

Written reports

Budgeting

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED with college coursework in public administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Housing program software

Job description

City of Santa Ana is seeking a Housing Programs Analyst to support affordable housing initiatives within the Community Development Agency. The role focuses on analyzing data, developing reports, and ensuring regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local housing programs.

The position entails coordinating with city departments, preparing budgets, and assisting in contract administration and vendor processes. A strong background in public housing policy and data analysis is required.