SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Strategic Planning, the Operations & Data Analyst is responsible for assisting in the development of HANO’s Public Housing Agency (PHA) plans and other strategic planning processes as well as the development of grant proposals. The Analyst will also gather and analyze data to support the development of policies, goals, grants, and processes related to HANO operations.  In addition, the Analyst will assist in implementation of the Choice Neighborhood Planning initiatives.

All activities must support the Housing Authority of New Orleans (“HANO”) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in the development of the HANO PHA Agency Plan process, including but not limited to its Five-Year and Annual Plans.
• Assists in the facilitation and development of Agency goals and objectives, and prepares related technical reports, planning studies, and strategy documents.
• Prepares special applications and waiver requests to HUD.
• Evaluate existing and proposed policies, identifying potential impacts, and assessing their effectiveness. 
• Identify areas for improvement in operational processes and procedures, streamlining workflows, and reducing redundancies. 
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data to inform policy decisions and operational improvements. 
• Work with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure policies are implemented effectively and address their needs. 
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate data, findings, recommendations, and progress on policy implementation. 
• Assist department head with Choice Neighborhood program management including working with internal and external stakeholders to implement program strategies
• Directs, supervises and/or implements components of the Agency’s grantsmanship process (from research of various grants and other resource opportunities through application preparation).
• Assists in conducting feasibility studies and assessments, e.g., housing needs assessments; deconcentration assessments; and demographic analyses.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus two years of professional level experience in the area of strategic/urban planning. Master’s Degree (MA) in a related field and previous planning, administrative, and data analysis experience in a complex housing management/development environment is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be considered.

EEO POLICY STATEMENT

HANO provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, religion, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression results of genetic testing, or service in the military or veteran status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.