Research and Evaluation Analyst

Clackamas County; Oregon City (OR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Clackamas County is seeking a Research and Evaluation Analyst to lead research, evaluation, and data quality initiatives within the Data and Quality team. The role focuses on health and housing equity, program evaluation, and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities include designing studies, developing data visualizations, and coordinating cross-functional workgroups to improve housing services and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Commitment to advancing equity, diversity and culturally responsive practices in housing program design.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams; strong communication of findings.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate housing response systems and Coordinated Entry operations.
• Design and conduct longitudinal studies on health, housing integration, disparities.
• Develop analytical models using geospatial data; oversee data collection and quality.
• Oversee program evaluations with logic models and actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate project analysis, documenting requirements and data-source mapping.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Equity & inclusion

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Public Admin/Public Policy/Statistics

Tools

HMIS

Geospatial analysis

Dashboard tools (Tableau/Power BI)

Job description

This Job Posting closes at 11:59p.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.

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).

Specifc 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.