YYA Data Team Lead: Housing & Homelessness Analytics

Washington State Department of Transportation; Washington; On-site; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Washington State Department of Commerce is seeking a Youth and Young Adult Data Team Manager to lead statewide HMIS data quality efforts, drive data literacy, and oversee analytics for youth homelessness programs. You will coordinate with OHY and HMIS partners, ensuring trauma-informed data practices and equity across programs.

The role manages a multidisciplinary team, advances Built for Zero initiatives, and reports to executive leadership on performance and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 9 years of combined professional-level experience and/or education in homelessness, housing, or related publicly funded programs.
• 3+ years supervising professional staff or leading complex projects.
• Experience with HMIS data systems and performance data.
• Lived experience with housing instability substituting for education/experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead Youth and Young Adult Data Team to strengthen HMIS data quality and data literacy.
• Oversee statewide HMIS data quality initiatives and training.
• Oversee data analysis, reporting, and performance measurement for youth homelessness initiatives.
• Lead strategic planning and cross-agency collaboration for statewide data initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Data quality

Staff supervision

HMIS experience

Project management

Education

Nine (9) years professional experience/education

Three (3)+ years supervising staff

Job description

Washington State Department of Commerce is seeking a Youth and Young Adult Data Team Manager to lead statewide HMIS data quality efforts, drive data literacy, and oversee analytics for youth homelessness programs. You will coordinate with OHY and HMIS partners, ensuring trauma-informed data practices and equity across programs.

The role manages a multidisciplinary team, advances Built for Zero initiatives, and reports to executive leadership on performance and outcomes.