HMIS Data Analyst

DataJobs; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

DataJobs is seeking a data-focused professional to lead statewide HMIS reporting and data quality for Rhode Island’s homelessness response system. You will design analyses, develop reports, and communicate insights to stakeholders and funders.

The role involves building dashboards, monitoring data quality, and supporting compliance with HUD standards. Hybrid work in Providence, RI, with seniority in data management and reporting duties.

Qualifications

• Experience with HMIS data standards and reporting requirements (federal, state, and Continuum of Care).
• Ability to ensure data quality across completeness, accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide data analysis and reporting activities.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations for partners.
• Monitor data quality and implement improvements.
• Support compliance with HUD data quality benchmarks and reporting.
• Collaborate with HMIS team on data standards and system configurations.
• Provide training and guidance to HMIS users.

Skills

HMIS data standards

Data quality management

Reporting & analytics

Stakeholder communication

HUD reporting processes

Tools

HUD Stella

Job description

Lead statewide HMIS reporting and data quality work for Rhode Island’s homelessness response system, supporting analysis, compliance, and stakeholder-ready insights.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and carry out statewide data analysis activities, including routine and ad hoc reporting
• Develop, maintain, and improve reports, dashboards, and data visualizations for federal, state, and local partners
• Analyze project-level and system-level trends to assess program performance, surface emerging needs, and support strategic planning
• Use HMIS and supplemental data sources to produce actionable insights and communicate findings to stakeholders, funders, and decision-makers
• Create and support performance measures and reporting tools for new and ongoing system initiatives
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback and diverse perspectives into data analysis and reporting processes
• Use analytical tools, including HUD Stella and other reporting platforms, to support performance evaluation and system planning
• Promote understanding of data integrity, performance measurement, and data-informed approaches to ending homelessness
• Develop, implement, and maintain Data Quality Plans, monitoring protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for reporting and data management
• Monitor data quality for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and timeliness on an established schedule
• Identify data quality issues, recommend corrective actions, and support agency-level data cleanup efforts
• Assess data quality monitoring practices and implement continuous improvement strategies
• Elevate project-level and system-level data quality concerns to the appropriate stakeholders
• Support agency compliance with HMIS data standards, HUD data quality benchmarks, and reporting requirements
• Support timely and accurate completion of required federal, state, and CoC reports, including:
  • Longitudinal Systems Analysis (LSA)
  • Annual Performance Reports (APR)
  • Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPER)
  • Point-in-Time Count (PIT)
  • Housing Inventory Count (HIC)
  • Performance Scoring and other HUD-required reporting
• Develop and maintain SOPs for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Monitor system-wide reporting submissions to ensure consistency with standards and deadlines
• Track and report performance measures tied to CoC planning grants and other federal, state, and local funding sources
• Collaborate with the HMIS Team to maintain data quality standards, validation rules, reporting parameters, and system configurations
• Assist with project setup, workflow design, and system configuration to support consistency across participating programs
• Provide technical assistance, training, and guidance to HMIS users and partner agencies
• Develop and deliver training materials on data quality, reporting, and HMIS best practices
• Support system initiative implementation by identifying reporting needs, timelines, risks, and performance indicators
• Review and support requests for HMIS data for approved research and evaluation projects; prepare data-sharing materials as appropriate
• Support compliance with Rhode Island HMIS Policies and Procedures, including privacy, security, confidentiality, and data-sharing requirements
• Assist in monitoring agency compliance with HUD security standards and maintain required documentation
• Collaborate with HMIS leadership, partner agencies, and stakeholders to support coordinated system goals
• Attend HMIS, Coordinated Entry, and other statewide meetings as needed
• Support grant implementation activities, including pre-award and post-award data tracking and performance documentation
• Participate in organizational activities as assigned (meetings, committees, fundraising, communications, policy or advocacy work)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience with HMIS data standards and reporting requirements (federal, state, and Continuum of Care)
• Ability to ensure data quality across completeness, accuracy, consistency, and timeliness
• Comfort working with HUD reporting processes, including LSA, APR, CAPER, PIT, HIC, and performance scoring
• Experience using analytical and reporting tools, including HUD Stella
• Experience supporting training, technical assistance, and guidance for HMIS users and partner agencies
• Ability to develop and maintain SOPs and monitoring protocols for recurring reporting cycles
• Familiarity with privacy, security, confidentiality, and data-sharing requirements for HMIS
• Ability to attend meetings and represent data and reporting functions in statewide settings

Technologies

• HUD Stella

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Details

• Full-time (37.5 hours per week); salaried; exempt (funding continuity is subject to grant renewal)
• Full-time (35 hours per week); hourly; nonexempt
• Hybrid: must be available for work and attend meetings/trainings in person during 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time, plus required after-hours staff events
• Equipment provided
• Hybrid remote in Providence, RI 02906

Salary

• $55,000 - $60,000 per year (commensurate with experience), plus benefits
• $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Supervision

• HMIS Admin
• Data and Evaluation Manager