Research and Evaluation Analyst

Clackamas County; Oregon City (OR); Híbrido; USD 87 000 - 111 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid on-site/telework

PERS retirement plan

Paid time off

Health benefits

Resumo da oferta

Clackamas County is seeking a Research and Evaluation Analyst to join the Data and Quality team within the Housing and Community Development Division. You will conduct research, design evaluations, manage data quality, and create data visualizations to support housing programs and outcomes.

You will collaborate with performance analysts and program staff to ensure accurate reporting, monitor regulatory requirements, and present findings to leadership.

Qualificações

• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with diverse communities and equity in housing programs.
• Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with analytical work and translating findings into recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with program administrators to analyze housing response systems.
• Design and conduct longitudinal studies on health and housing integration.
• Develop analytical models using geospatial and population data.
• Oversee data collection and ensure data quality.
• Translate analysis into actionable recommendations.

Conhecimentos

Equity & inclusion

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or higher

Descrição da oferta de emprego

CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.

Compensation

Annual Pay Range: $87,367.09 - $110,614.87

Hourly Pay Range: $ 42.003410 - $ 53.180226

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Job Details And Qualifications

The Department of Housing and Community Development Division (HCDD) is seeking a Research and Evaluation Analyst (classified as a Policy, Performance and Research Analyst) to join our Data and Quality team. The Research and Evaluation Analyst will conduct and oversee all phases of research and evaluation, including logic models, design protocols, data management, data analysis, and written and oral presentations. Working closely with performance analysts and technical programming staff, the Research and Evaluation Analyst monitors federal, state, and local business reporting requirements and their impact on reporting and script-based solutions. This position also leads and coordinates the work of others in support of research, evaluation, and data quality initiatives. Additionally, the Research and Evaluation Analyst creates data visualizations and dashboards to foster a data-driven culture of quality and continuous improvement.

The HCDD Quality and Data team supports Clackamas Health, Housing and Human Services (H3S), partner public agencies, and community-based organizations committed to housing people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in Clackamas County. The team works toward Functional Zero by using a person-centered approach to reviewing and applying the Data and Quality Plan, grounded in an understanding of racial trauma, trauma-informed practices, cultural humility, and data-informed decision-making.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of everything we do. Clackamas County is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. In that spirit, we encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:

• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience will provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with individuals and communities form a wide range of backgrounds, with a commitment to advancing equity, diversity and culturally responsive practices in housing program design and service delivery.
• Proven success in positions that require the ability to work independently with minimal direction while also contributing effectively within cross‑functional teams, multi‑agency workgroups, or collaborative environments.
• Experience conducting analytical work that requires strong problem‑solving, and critical reasoning and the ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations for program or operational improvement.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly, prepare concise reports, develop presentations, and communicate with staff, community partners, and impacted parties.

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:

• More than four (4) years of relevant experience will provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Statistic, Human and Family Studies or other related field of study.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with technical teams, and program managers, and subject matter experts to gather, clarify, and translate operational, programmatic, and data‑related requirements into well‑defined documentation.
• Proven ability to interpret and accurately apply federal, state, and local regulations to programs; particularly those governing homeless services, supportive housing, and affordable housing.
• Experience using data systems to track service utilization, performance indicators , monitor program compliance, and evaluate program outcomes.
• Skilled in analyzing complex program policies, procedures, and workflows to identify system interactions, trends, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement or service enhancement.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check.
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.
• For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open‑ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

TYPICAL TASKS

• Research:
  • Partner with program administrators and regional data experts to analyze the County’s housing response system and Coordinated Entry operations.
  • Design and conduct longitudinal studies examining health and housing integration, outcomes, and disparities in housing access and retention.
  • Develop analytical models using geospatial and population‑level data focused on pay and housing equity; respond to analysis requests from executive leadership and regional elected officials; and oversee primary‑source data collection, completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Evaluation:
  • Design and implement program evaluations, including developing logic models, goals, objectives, and priority evaluation questions.
  • Assess evaluation feasibility and existing data sources, and obtain additional professional, cultural, or community knowledge as needed.
  • Oversee mixed‑method data collection while protecting confidential information; analyze outcomes and themes; and communicate actionable recommendations and lead implementation of resulting action plans.
• Continuous Process Improvement:
  • Analyze complex data, systems, and daily workflows to identify and facilitate process improvements.
  • Establish and maintain HMIS data definitions, integrity, and quality in accordance with policies and reporting requirements.
  • Recommend redesigning or eliminating inefficient processes, integrate new systems with existing operations, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to support long‑term business strategies.
• Project Management/Coordination:
  • Coordinate project analysis and planning, including documenting business and system requirements, scope matrices, use cases, program frameworks, future‑state proposals, and data‑source mapping.
  • Identify improvement opportunities, assess process and system inefficiencies, and develop strategies that support adoption of system requirements while meeting participant needs and remaining manageable for internal and external staff.
• Product Development:
  • Collaborate with technical data developers to translate business and reporting requirements into system functionality.
  • Provide guidance during user acceptance testing and verification to ensure products address identified needs and support effective implementation and use.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is included in the County’s alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off).

Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on‑site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on‑site at Clackamas County.

Benefits Information

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost‑of‑living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.

Generous Paid Time Off Package, Including

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one‑time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post‑tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see link below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Housing and Community Development Division (HCD), within the Department of Human Services, manages programs to provide decent housing and economic opportunities, community improvement, and affordable housing projects and housing rehabilitation loan programs for low and moderate‑income residents of the County. HCD comprises the Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC) and the Community Development Division.

The Housing and Community Development Division (HCD), within the Department of Health, Housing & Human Services, manages homeless services programs and programs to provide housing and economic opportunity, community improvement and rehabilitation, and affordable housing development for low and moderate‑income residents of Clackamas County. HCD comprises the Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC), Housing Services, and Community Preservation.

Learn more about the Housing and Community Development Division

Mission Statement:

We lead and learn with equity in serving individuals, families, and communities by providing access to high‑quality healthcare, housing, and services that strengthen social and economic resilience.

Vision Statement:

Individuals, families, and communities are resilient and thriving.

H3S is committed to improving programs and ensuring better outcomes for the people served, and focuses on the following goals:

• EMPOWERED AND THRIVING STAFF - H3S staff are empowered, engaged, and have a sense of belonging while being valued and supported to thrive.
• EQUITY DRIVEN SERVICES - H3S promotes and provides accessible, equitable, and culturally responsive services.
• ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - H3S operates consistently, efficiently, and effectively as a cohesive department, using our individual and collective skills and expertise.

Learn more about Health, Housing, and Human Services

APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources by calling 503-655-8459 or emails us at [e-mail] . Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

How To Claim Veteran's Preference

Requesting Veterans' Preference

Learn more about Oregon's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.