HMIS Data Analyst

Lead statewide HMIS reporting and data quality work for Rhode Island’s homelessness response system, supporting analysis, compliance, and stakeholder-ready insights.

• Design, develop, and carry out statewide data analysis activities, including routine and ad hoc reporting
• Develop, maintain, and improve reports, dashboards, and data visualizations for federal, state, and local partners
• Analyze project-level and system-level trends to assess program performance, surface emerging needs, and support strategic planning
• Use HMIS and supplemental data sources to produce actionable insights and communicate findings to stakeholders, funders, and decision-makers
• Create and support performance measures and reporting tools for new and ongoing system initiatives
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback and diverse perspectives into data analysis and reporting processes
• Use analytical tools, including HUD Stella and other reporting platforms, to support performance evaluation and system planning
• Promote understanding of data integrity, performance measurement, and data-informed approaches to ending homelessness
• Develop, implement, and maintain Data Quality Plans
  , monitoring protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for reporting and data management
• Monitor data quality for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and timeliness on an established schedule
• Identify data quality issues, recommend corrective actions, and support agency-level data cleanup efforts
• Assess data quality monitoring practices and implement continuous improvement strategies
• Elevate project-level and system-level data quality concerns to the appropriate stakeholders
• Support agency compliance with HMIS data standards, HUD data quality benchmarks, and reporting requirements
• Support timely and accurate completion of required federal, state, and CoC reports, including:
  • Longitudinal Systems Analysis (LSA)
  • Annual Performance Reports (APR)
  • Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPER)
  • Point-in-Time Count (PIT)
  • Housing Inventory Count (HIC)
  • Performance Scoring and other HUD-required reporting
• Develop and maintain SOPs for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Monitor system-wide reporting submissions to ensure consistency with standards and deadlines
• Track and report performance measures tied to CoC planning grants and other federal, state, and local funding sources
• Collaborate with the HMIS Team to maintain data quality standards, validation rules, reporting parameters, and system configurations
• Assist with project setup, workflow design, and system configuration to support consistency across participating programs
• Provide technical assistance, training, and guidance to HMIS users and partner agencies
• Develop and deliver training materials on data quality, reporting, and HMIS best practices
• Support system initiative implementation by identifying reporting needs, timelines, risks, and performance indicators
• Review and support requests for HMIS data for approved research and evaluation projects; prepare data-sharing materials as appropriate
• Support compliance with Rhode Island HMIS Policies and Procedures, including privacy, security, confidentiality, and data-sharing requirements
• Assist in monitoring agency compliance with HUD security standards and maintain required documentation
• Collaborate with HMIS leadership, partner agencies, and stakeholders to support coordinated system goals
• Attend HMIS, Coordinated Entry, and other statewide meetings as needed
• Support grant implementation activities, including pre-award and post-award data tracking and performance documentation
• Participate in organizational activities as assigned (meetings, committees, fundraising, communications, policy or advocacy work)
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Experience with HMIS data standards and reporting requirements (federal, state, and Continuum of Care)
• Ability to ensure data quality across completeness, accuracy, consistency, and timeliness
• Comfort working with HUD reporting processes, including LSA, APR, CAPER, PIT, HIC, and performance scoring
• Experience using analytical and reporting tools, including HUD Stella
• Experience supporting training, technical assistance, and guidance for HMIS users and partner agencies
• Ability to develop and maintain SOPs and monitoring protocols for recurring reporting cycles
• Familiarity with privacy, security, confidentiality, and data-sharing requirements for HMIS
• Ability to attend meetings and represent data and reporting functions in…