OHS Data Program Specialist

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

9d • $24 - $42 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Homeless Services (OHS) within the Department of Workforce Services is seeking a Data Program Specialist to support the Utah Homeless Management Information System (UHMIS), funding reporting processes, and the data efforts of Local Homeless Councils (LHCs). UHMIS is a statewide web-based database that is used to track services provided to Utahns experiencing homelessness at non-profits and governmental agencies across the state through a contract with a local software vendor.

Requirements

• Professional experience and working knowledge of homelessness services, homelessness data, and state homelessness strategies;
• Intermediate to advanced skills with data review and analysis;
• Intermediate to advanced skills in data quality and policy monitoring;
• Demonstrated talent and ability to learn new technologies and implement them successfully;
• Experience writing correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials;
• Excellent communication skills; including the ability to convey complex and technical information clearly to non-technical audiences;
• Self-motivation with the ability to prioritize, pay attention to details, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update UHMIS monitoring procedures, conducting audits and policy reviews across contributing organizations
• Assist the OHS Data Manager and UHMIS security officer to review monitoring, ensure reporting consistency, and implement data collection standards.
• Serve as the primary data specialist for key funding sources, ensuring compliance with all federal regulations, funding source requirements, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with contract owners to define, measure, and review performance metrics for OHS grantees quarterly and annually.
• Support the creation, analysis, and presentation of major annual federal and state reports
• Provide technical assistance, training, and strategic support to state grantees, Local Homeless Councils (LHCs), and Continua of Care.
• Provide support and technical assistance to organizations throughout the state; presenting to the Utah Homeless Services Board, Continua of Care, and Local Homeless Councils as requested;
• Communicate data insights clearly—both verbally and in writing - with organizations’ executive leadership and program staff about homelessness data;

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed