Data Analyst Job New York New York USA,IT/Tech

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Data Analyst

New York, NY, US

Salary: $70,139.00 Annually

POSSIBLE HYBRID WORKPLACE OPPORTUNITY

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase home ownership throughout New York State.

HCR's Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). This is not a civil service position and does not require a civil service exam. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered.

NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. HCR is committed to developing a workforce that represents the diverse population of New York State. HCR embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

Resilient Homes and Communities (RHC) now serves as the lead principal office responsible for the administration of New York State’s multiple CDBG-DR awards. RHC operates within the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) and the Home ownership and Community Development (HOCD) unit, which consists of the State of New York Mortgage Agency, the Affordable Housing Corporation, the Office of Community Renewal, the Office of Special Initiatives and RHC.

Position

Summary

The Data Analyst will play a key supporting role analyzing, visualizing and reporting data for the Office of Resilient Homes and Communities. This position combines data science, spatial data analysis (GIS) with business and policy research to support reporting, decision-making, and program quality across the agency. Reporting to the Director of Research and Data, the Data Analyst will assist in maintaining spatial and quantitative databases, updating the federal Disaster Recovery Grants Reporting (DRGR) system, and producing maps, dashboards, and reports.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands‑on experience in disaster recovery policy, data integrity, and public sector data analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Data & Reporting Support: Assist in the development, update, and maintenance of performance management reports, dashboards, and ad hoc data analyses to support program operations.
GIS & Spatial Analysis: Support program teams by maintaining Esri ArcGIS software/ArcGIS Online platforms, performing basic spatial analyses, and creating maps and graphs for internal and external stakeholders.
System Maintenance: Help input, track, and verify service areas and program data within New York State’s internal systems and the federal Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting (DRGR) system to ensure accuracy across program records.
Data Quality & Documentation: Assist in documenting data methodologies, maintaining Standards of Procedure (SOPs) for federal reporting, and performing routine data cleaning and quality control.
Research Assistance: Provide analytical and research support for ongoing projects evaluating the impact of RHC programs on New York State residents.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with internal program teams and external partners to share, transfer, and package data for reporting and research needs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field*
Knowledge of public policy in areas such as disaster…