Data Analyst

Breaking Ground • New York, NY

2d • $66,300 - $66,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, as well as housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Its supportive housing pairs affordable housing with services to help people maintain their homes long term. The organization also provides street outreach and transitional housing resources to help people experiencing street homelessness move toward permanent housing.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Data Analytics, the Data Analyst supports the Data Strategy department by defining metrics for analysis and responding to data requests related to Street Outreach and transitional housing. The role designs and completes routine and scheduled reporting, analyzes program data on outcomes and interventions, and supports data-driven and evidence-based decision-making. The Data Analyst coordinates work with key contacts in the Programs Department.

The position has a 35-hour work week and is hybrid, with a general expectation of at least three days per week in the office or field. Occasional support outside business hours may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages, such as Excel, SPSS, SQL, R, or Python.
• Familiarity with working with and processing data for reports and data visualizations.
• Ability to build consensus, work closely with different departments, and motivate teams to use data to inform their work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of program data and client outcomes in street outreach and transitional housing programs.
• Manage data processes and coordinate reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Create and maintain documentation and methodology records for analyses performed.
• Use existing and emerging tools to automate reporting where possible.
• Work with the Director to design larger-scale projects.
• Assist with data quality checks across different data systems.
• Coordinate information in partnership with the Data Strategy and Outreach departments, including occasional support outside business hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time