Staff Analyst

City of Houston•2100 Travis, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) seeks to strengthen Houston’s neighborhoods and provide residents with affordable housing choices. The Staff Analyst manages reporting on the sources and uses of one or more grants and funds, including federal, state, and/or local funding sources. This is a grant-funded position subject to cancellation when funds are depleted and/or the contract period ends. The position is based at 2100 Travis, Houston, Texas, in an essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. Workdays and hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, subject to change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a field directly related to the work. Related graduate degrees may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Three years of professional administrative, financial, or analytical experience related to the work. Relevant professional experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks and apply problem-solving and critical thinking to complex data challenges.
Proactive, self-motivated approach; ability to work under tight deadlines with a positive, solutions-focused mindset.
Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams throughout the department.
No license required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Power BI.
Eligible veteran applicants may receive preference, subject to the stated qualifications and selection conditions.

Responsibilities

Compile and manage multiple master map portfolios to support data interoperability across diverse and complex funding sources.
Investigate discrepancies in master maps and recommend solutions to improve data consistency across reported funding sources.
Ensure financial reports are accurate, accessible, and aligned with program requirements.
Oversee regular refreshes of internal, external, and disconnected data sources so dashboards reflect complete and current program data.
Prepare, edit, and maintain digital and written procedure manuals for the reporting team.
Respond to inquiries, correspondence, and ad hoc analytics requests as assigned by the supervisor.
Represent the supervisor in meetings to gather insights or present findings.
Collaborate on dashboards that visualize program and personnel costs.
Engage with division stakeholders to align dashboard features with operational needs and leverage existing tools.
Maintain and update projection templates to support accurate forecasting.
Evaluate and implement technological solutions to streamline systems and enhance the reporting framework, including data maps, data repositories, and data flows.
Support implementation of DR21, ramp-up activities for DR24, and grant closeout processes, including DR16, DR17, ERA2, and others.
Contribute to high-priority projects, including presentations for the executive team, City Council, and the mayor.
Participate in professional development activities that elevate work outcomes.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.