Research, Analysis, and Statistics Manager (RASM1)

State of Oregon•Portland, OR

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Oregon Housing & Community Services Research, Analysis and Statistics Manager Research, Analysis and Statistics Manager 1 (Hybrid) – Salem and/or Portland, OR If you are skilled in leading a team of highly motivated researchers, with a knack for analyzing and organizing program and external data to help ensure housing stability for all Oregonians – then you’re exactly who the Research Section of Oregon Housing and Community Services is looking for! OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Our Vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty. Our Mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop an integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians. Our Core Values : Collaboration – Compassion – Equity – Integrity – Leadership – Transparency. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Working Condition: Hybrid> This position may be primarily remote with some requirements for in-person work. This is a permanent, full-time management service position. This position requires both a resume and a cover letter, the cover letter will need to address the desired attributes listed in this job posting. WHAT YOU WILL DO The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the Research Analysts within the Research and Analysis section who are embedded within the programmatic divisions of the Agency. The position provides overall leadership and management direction to the Research Analysts who work directly with program and leadership staff within the Homeownership, Affordable Rental Housing, and Housing Stabilization Divisions to support the research, analysis, and reporting needs of those Divisions. The primary purpose of the Research Analyst positions they will be managing includes: ensuring effective and equitable program design, implementation, and delivery through research and data analysis; helping collect, clean, and analyze qualitative and quantitative information on issues in Oregon related to agency programs to monitor program outcomes; and evaluating and reporting out program information in accessible ways. The position oversees the reporting of divisional program data at OHCS, including dashboards and other tools and reports related to the needs for our programs, and the outputs and outcomes of our programs. This includes a leadership role in all quantitative data included in a variety of planning documents and reports completed by the department. The position also provides leadership to special projects, such as participating in agency and statewide committees and task forces, implementing new programs and technologies, and developing special analyses of major topics affecting Oregon’s housing and homelessness issues. This involvement ensures that OHCS is working closely with researchers at other state agencies to align research efforts and that the Research and Analysis section within OHCS provides data-informed perspectives to our internal strategic planning work.

Requirements

Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR two years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership and project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
Skilled in overseeing research methodologies, ensuring data integrity, and implementing ethical standards in analysis and reporting.
Highly proficient in ability to present information verbally and in writing at a level appropriate to various audiences
Experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices in the workplace.
Ability to develop people, skills in coaching, mentoring, and teaching on the job
Highly developed skills in priority setting and alignment of data and analytics program priorities with Agency strategy

Responsibilities

supervise the Research Analysts within the Research and Analysis section who are embedded within the programmatic divisions of the Agency
provides overall leadership and management direction to the Research Analysts who work directly with program and leadership staff within the Homeownership, Affordable Rental Housing, and Housing Stabilization Divisions to support the research, analysis, and reporting needs of those Divisions
oversees the reporting of divisional program data at OHCS, including dashboards and other tools and reports related to the needs for our programs, and the outputs and outcomes of our programs
provides leadership to special projects, such as participating in agency and statewide committees and task forces, implementing new programs and technologies, and developing special analyses of major topics affecting Oregon’s housing and homelessness issues

Benefits

You will become part of an innovative and strategic group of professionals and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package!
A positive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and cross-training.
An agency that supports and encourages work/life balance and overall wellness.
Generous benefits package including, employer-paid health insurance, vacation, and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and an employer contribution retirement plan ( PERS ).

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