Make a difference and join the DCA Team! DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

OUR MISSION

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

OUR CULTURE

We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work

General Description

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses. DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player.

SUMMARY

The CoC Data Analyst is responsible for collecting and monitoring data needed for HUD-mandated CoC reporting. The Data Analyst assists the CoC Program Manager with any data requests received and takes on special projects such as analyzing racial equity data within the BoS CoC. The CoC Data Analyst also takes the lead on the homeless Point-in-Time Count. This position is currently vacant, and the roles and responsibilities may change somewhat before prior to hiring someone to fill the role.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree AND at least two years of experience with homeless services programs
• Must be able to competently use the Microsoft Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the agency specific minimum qualifications possess at least one of the following:

• Experience working directly with HUD CoC and/or ESG funding
• Experience working with Power BI and/or Tableau
• Knowledge of Homeless Management Information Systems and associated program reports
• Experience with data entry and/or reporting using the ClientTrack Homeless Management Information System

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &ABILITIES

• Knowledge of all pertinent Federal and State regulations
• Knowledge of the USICH strategic plan to end homelessness
• Knowledge of homelessness and homeless services programs
• Knowledge of System Performance Measures as defined by HUD
• Knowledge of Longitudinal System Analysis as defined by HUD
• Experience transforming and analyzing data
• Strong attention to detail and focused deadline driven work
• Excellent organizational, analytical, written, and oral communication skills
• Critical thinking, with a high level of initiation, motivation, and enthusiasm
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
• Advanced communication skills, and the ability to communicate with all levels of management, staff, leadership, and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse community and organizational group

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)

• This position exempt, knowing it may include hours which exceed eight hours in a day or forty hours in a week
• Occasional travel required including air and car travel
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential

PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need an accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation and motor vehicle reports.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change. This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.