Senior Data Analyst (Affordable Housing Operations)

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 67,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education credits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to monitor housing operations, analyze key metrics across properties and vouchers, and translate findings into executive-ready reports and summaries. This onsite role supports CMHA’s mission of providing quality, affordable housing.

You will generate weekly to quarterly performance reports, support reconciliations, and prepare demographic analyses while maintaining data integrity and timely delivery for

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, urban studies, economics, social science, statistics, data analytics, or a related field required.
1–3 years of progressively responsible experience in program analysis, performance reporting, or research/evaluation.

Responsibilities

Monitor and report on CMHA housing operations and program performance by analyzing key metrics across properties and housing choice vouchers.
Produce weekly through quarterly performance reporting and support annual reconciliations and analyses.
Prepare demographic reporting and other quantitative deliverables as directed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Yardi

HUD reporting tools

GIS

Job description

The CUYAHOGA METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to support affordable housing operations through performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting. In this onsite role in Cleveland, OH, you will analyze occupancy, rent collections, vouchers, and related housing data, then turn findings into reports and executive summaries that help advance CMHA’s mission of providing quality, affordable housing.

Role summary

You will monitor and report on CMHA housing operations and program performance by analyzing key metrics across properties and housing choice vouchers. The work includes producing weekly through quarterly performance reporting, supporting annual reconciliations and analyses, and preparing demographic reporting and other quantitative deliverables when directed.

Key responsibilities

Extract and present region, cluster, and site-specific rent collections data for 60+ property locations and 10,000+ residential units, supporting administration of 16,000+ housing choice vouchers.
Compare historical trends and support forecasting.
Conduct monthly and annual reconciliations for occupancy, lease-up, unit status, and tenant status.
Reconcile Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversion information.
Perform annual analyses including rents, payment standards, and utilities, and assist with loading annual projections into the system of record.
Determine which elements of typical performance report data should be the strategic focus to achieve specific performance goals.
Translate key performance indicators into measurable goals and reporting that includes visual charts and data displays for strategic planning.
Maintain internal reporting tasks and external reporting products, including the Asset Management System.
Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports and analyze property and program performance to identify trends for decision making.
Prepare bi-annual demographic reports and track participants in ongoing reporting research projects.
Conduct property-specific data research, including GIS database information, as needed, and support ad hoc research requests/specific project datasets.
Follow up with key end users to support data integrity and the implementation of agreed-upon next steps.
Produce comprehensive reports summarizing findings and recommendations to improve agency efficiency and effectiveness.
When directed, run statistical and other quantitative analyses using software and electronic data systems.
Identify information gaps or deficiencies, analyze underlying causes, and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
Assist CMHA leadership and departments in interpreting external information and relating it to CMHA operations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, urban studies, economics, social science, statistics, data analytics, or a related field required.
At least 1–3 years of progressively responsible experience in program analysis, performance reporting, or research/evaluation.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including the ability to interpret housing program data and identify trends.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, charts, formulas) and experience with reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
Clear and concise communication skills, including preparing written summaries, reports, and presentations for leadership audiences.
Strong organizational skills to manage recurring deadlines, including monthly occupancy, quarterly reporting, and annual reconciliations.
Ability to learn and apply housing-related systems such as Yardi and HUD reporting tools (housing experience preferred but not required).
Collaborative, professional interpersonal skills to work across Finance, Operations, Resident Services, and IT.
Attention to detail and accuracy when working with data that impacts compliance and funding.
Possession of a valid Ohio Vehicle Operator’s license and insurability under CMHA standards.

Preferred

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience working with housing, government, or nonprofit program data is highly desirable, and candidates with strong transferable analyst/reporting skills from other industries will also be considered.

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