Analysis and Research Specialist
Location: Providence, RI
Employment Type: Full-time
Requisition ID: 1569
About the Employer
RIHousing works to ensure that all people who live in Rhode Island can afford a healthy, attractive home that meets their needs. RIHousing provides loans, grants, education, and assistance to help Rhode Islanders find, rent, buy, build, and keep a good home. Created by the General Assembly in 1973, RIHousing is a self-sustaining corporation and receives no state funding for operations.
Role Summary
This hybrid position is based in Providence, Rhode Island, where you will serve as the Analysis & Research Specialist within the Government Relations & Policy Department. You will be an integral part of the Executive team, responsible for collecting and conducting detailed analysis of large data sets using a variety of technology platforms, and for preparing and presenting reports that translate complex information into compelling, accessible insights. The role also provides support for public policy analysis as needed.
What You'll Do
- Support the Manager of Research and Evaluation in implementing the Agency's research agenda, managing the Agency's data warehouse, and completing reports required by state and federal regulations
- Build data sets from historical RIHousing programs for inclusion in the Agency's data warehouse and work closely with staff across all divisions to ensure they can effectively utilize the system
- Lead program and public policy analyses by leveraging both publicly available data and proprietary datasets to inform Agency decision-making
- Manage and analyze data using tools such as Tableau, Excel, and other business intelligence platforms to strengthen the Agency's analytical capacity
- Serve as a key resource for staff across the Agency, helping them access and apply data from the warehouse to improve workflows and operational efficiency
- Coach staff, particularly those less familiar with Tableau, on how to leverage the data warehouse for their reporting and analytical needs
- Collaborate with IT staff to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the SQL data warehouse, ensuring data integrity and system reliability
- Support targeted research projects that address emerging organizational needs and strategic priorities
- Develop clear, compelling communication materials, including reports, information sheets, and online content, that translate data into meaningful insights for internal and external audiences
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, economics, data science, business analytics, applied statistics, or related field
- Experience with the utilization and manipulation of large data sets, particularly those involving the housing market or population demographics
- Strong communication and report presentation skills
- Ability to translate technical data into messages and graphic representations that are meaningful to a broad audience
- Comfort with publicly presenting results
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with data analysis software, such as ArcGIS, Stata, SPSS, Tableau, or R
Compensation
$63,489–$85,710 annually
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, retirement options, parking stipend, flexible work hours, education reimbursement, onsite fitness classes, volunteer days, mentorship program, lunch and learn series, and employee recognition programs.
