Research Specialist

Delaware State Housing Authority • Dover, DE

16h

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to conduct in-depth research on housing policy at the local, state, and national levels and support the development of policy briefs and recommendations. The role leads key analytical efforts, including the Market Value Analysis Report, evaluates grant opportunities, and supports cross-agency initiatives related to housing production and homelessness. The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the general operations and procedures of DSHA, HUD, Federal and State programs, and properties.
• Ability to orient other employees and explain organizational policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) housing programs.
• Familiarity with affordable housing policy and programs, especially as it relates to Public Housing programs.
• Ability to analyze federal legislation and regulations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal policy and rulemaking procedures and processes.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and stay up to date on relevant topics.
• One year of professional experience in government, academia, data & analytics, public policy, social services, community development, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated research skills, including the ability to synthesize research into summarized memos.
• Experience coordinating projects between multiple stakeholders in educational and professional settings.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREENING AND A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, economics, or social science is preferred, but comparable experience or education will be considered.
• Knowledge of or interest in affordable housing, homelessness, housing policy and market trends is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Researches housing policy ideas at the local, state, and national levels.
• Collaborates with the Legislative Liaison to produce in-depth policy briefs.
• Conducts in-depth research on policy recommendations from the Affordable Housing Production Task Force (AHPTF) and the Delaware Interagency Collaborative to End Homelessness (or any other committee as requested).
• Completes research and literature reviews for Policy & Planning and/or DSHA staff.
• Investigates our agency’s ability and capacity to apply for grants; participates as needed in grant process.
• Leads Policy & Planning in the creation and publication of the Market Value Analysis (MVA) Report.
• Works with the Legislative Liaison assisting the Chief Strategy Advisor with the DSHA Summer Intern Program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health, vision, and dental insurance
• vacation and sick leave
• paid holidays
• tuition assistance
• fitness reimbursement
• retirement plan
• up to 15 vacation days and 15 sick day leave accrual
• up to 13 paid holidays a year
• liberal retirement benefits
• immediate access to paid health, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance plans and voluntary dental, vision, and various supplemental benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level