Staff Analyst

About the role

• Applications Accepted from: All Persons Interested
• PN 39902
• Division: Finance
• Section: Reporting
• Reporting Location: 2100 Travis, Houston, TX 77002
• Workdays & Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday*
• Subject to change

Description of Duties/essential Functions

The City of Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) seeks to create a city in which every resident has an affordable home in a community where they can thrive. Partnering with non-profit, governmental, and local entities, HCD strives to strengthen Houston’s neighborhoods and provide true housing choices.

To achieve this vision, HCDD is seeking a Staff Analyst to join its team. In this position, you will manage reporting on the sources and uses of one or more grants and funds, including Federal, State and/or Local funding sources.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile and manage multiple master map portfolios to support data interoperability across diverse and complex funding sources.
• Investigate discrepancies in master maps and recommend solutions to improve data consistency across all reported funding sources.
• Ensure financial reports are accurate, accessible, and aligned with program requirements.
• Oversee regular refreshes of internal, external, and disconnected data sources to ensure dashboards reflect complete and current program data.
• Prepare, edit, and maintain digital and written procedure manuals for the reporting team.
• Respond to inquiries, correspondence, and ad hoc analytics requests as assigned by the supervisor.
• Represent the supervisor in meetings to gather insights or present findings.
• Collaborate on the creation of dashboards to visualize program and personnel costs.
• Engage with division stakeholders to align dashboard features with operational needs and leverage existing tools.
• Maintain and update projection templates to support accurate forecasting.
• Evaluate and implement technological solutions to streamline systems and enhance the group’s reporting framework such as data maps, data repositories and data flows.
• Support the implementation of DR21, ramp-up activities for DR24, and closeout processes for grants including DR16, DR17, ERA2, and others.
• Contribute to high-priority projects including presentations for the executive team, City Council, and the mayor.
• Participate in professional development activities that elevate work outcomes.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Attributes

• Detail-Oriented & Analytical: Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a sharp eye for detail. Capable of prioritizing tasks effectively while applying innovative problem-solving and critical thinking to complex data challenges.
• Self-Motivated & Collaborative: A proactive self-starter who thrives under tight deadlines and maintains a positive, solutions-focused mindset. Able to work seamlessly across cross-functional teams throughout the department to deliver high-impact results

This is a grant funded position subject to cancellation when funds are depleted and/or contract period ends.

Working Conditions

• There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or directly related to the type of work being performed.

Substitution

• Graduate degrees related to the type of work performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Minimum Experience Requirements

Three years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required.

Substitution

• Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis

Minimum License Requirements

None.

• Advanced proficiency in MicroSoft Excel
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in PowerBI

Additional information

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment relevant to job description.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 26

Application Procedures

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.