Data Analyst

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Utah is seeking a part-time Data Strategy Analyst to assess homelessness data collection and performance measurement. The role involves evaluating data systems, improving data quality, and developing a framework to measure program effectiveness across Utah's homeless services ecosystem.

You will collaborate with OHS staff, grantees, and stakeholders to identify best practices for data collection, analysis, and utilization that support decision-making, funding, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing enterprise data strategies.
• Knowledge of data governance and data quality management.
• Experience designing performance measurement frameworks and outcome evaluation systems.
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders and translate analyses into actionable recommendations.
• Awareness of Utah Code 35a-16-801 and related governance.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex data systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive review of Utah's data collection practices, databases, reporting processes, performance measures, and governance.
• Assess how data informs funding decisions, program oversight, contract management, policy development, and system performance.
• Identify data gaps that affect program evaluation and outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline data collection and reduce administrative burden.
• Evaluate opportunities to integrate data across systems and plan future data integration needs.
• Prepare written findings and present recommendations to state leadership.

Skills

Enterprise data strategy

Data governance

Data quality management

Performance measurement

Stakeholder engagement

Utah Code 35a-16-801 knowledge

Tools

Business Intelligence tools

Data integration tools

Job description

FT / PT Status – Part-Time Salary – $50.00 - $76.00 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Breanna Granger | [e-mail] | 801-526-4337 Application Deadline – 8/23/2026*

Key Responsibilities

The Office of Homeless Services (OHS) is seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the state's homelessness data collection, reporting, and performance measurement practices. This time limited position will evaluate the effectiveness of current data systems, identify opportunities to improve data quality and utilization, and develop a strategic framework for measuring the effectiveness of Utah's homeless services system.

The successful candidate will work closely with OHS staff, grantees, and external stakeholders to identify best practices for collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to support strategic decision-making, continuous quality improvement, funding decisions, and accountability across the statewide homeless services system.

This is a temporary, time limited position, expected to conclude on June 30th 2027

The Data Strategy Analyst Will

• Conduct a comprehensive review of Utah's current data collection practices, databases, reporting processes, performance measures, and data governance practices.
• Assess how existing data is used to inform funding decisions, program oversight, contract management, policy development, and system performance.
• Identify gaps in current data collection that limit the Office's ability to evaluate program effectiveness, client outcomes, and system performance.
• Evaluate opportunities to streamline data collection while reducing unnecessary administrative burden on service providers.
• Assess opportunities to integrate data across existing systems and identify future data integration needs.
• Prepare written findings and present recommendations to state leadership.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• Strong demonstrated alignment or programmatic experience with Utah Code 35a-16-801
• Awareness of Utah’s homelessness governance system, including prior work with the Utah Homeless Services Board
• Demonstrated experience evaluating complex data systems and developing enterprise data strategies.
• Experience designing performance measurement frameworks and outcome evaluation systems.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality management, business intelligence, and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to engage diverse stakeholders and translate complex analyses into actionable recommendations.

About The Role

Location –

140 E 300 S

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111

United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Schedule Code – TL - Time limited

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

The mission of Workforce Services is to strengthen Utah's communities by supporting the economic stability and quality of our workforce. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, click here.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].