Head of Housing Data & Strategy

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks a Chief Strategy and Data Officer within the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. The role leads data strategy, governance, and policy research to advance housing outcomes across divisions and partners, serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and guiding evidence-based decisions.

The position emphasizes transforming data capabilities, modernizing systems, and fostering a culture of innovation to address Massachusetts’ housing

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in data analysis, policy analysis, research, and program evaluation.
• Experience overseeing technical staff using GIS and statistical software to create new data products and analytics for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead data strategy and governance across the Secretariat.
• Advise executive leadership on data-driven policy analysis and housing trends.
• Oversee research, datasets, and evidence-based policy recommendations.
• Manage data infrastructure, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Coordinate with IT and divisions to modernize systems and services.
• Develop performance measures and housing goals with leadership.
• Foster training and knowledge sharing for continuous improvement.
• Coach the Strategy Team and drive professional development.
• Cultivate external partnerships to expand research capacity.
• Promote innovation and data-informed decision-making across EOHLC.

Skills

Data analysis

Policy analysis

Research

Program evaluation

Leadership

Tools

Esri

QGIS

RStudio

Python

SQL

Job description

Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks a Chief Strategy and Data Officer within the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. The role leads data strategy, governance, and policy research to advance housing outcomes across divisions and partners, serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and guiding evidence-based decisions.

The position emphasizes transforming data capabilities, modernizing systems, and fostering a culture of innovation to address Massachusetts’ housing