Staff Analyst
Job details
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $75,816 - $94,202/yr
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
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.
Position Duties
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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency in MicroSoft Excel
- Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in PowerBI
**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 1-6**
Other Qualifications
SELECTION/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. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832.394.6200.
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.394.6200. (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
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.
EEO Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Benefits
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Supplemental Insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Retirement pension
- 457 deferred compensation plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year
- 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
- Compensable Sick Leave
- Personal Leave
- Flexible schedules
- Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
- Professional development opportunities
- Transportation/parking plan
- Section 125 pretax deductions
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- High school diploma or GED and less than seven years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed
- High school diploma or GED and at least seven years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed
- Associate's degree in a closely related field and less than five years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed
- Associate's degree in a closely related field and at least five years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed
- Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field and less than three years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required
- Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field and at least three years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a closely related field and less than one year professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a closely related field and at least one year of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed
- None
- Less than one year
- At least one year but less than three years
- At least three years but less than five years
- Five years or more
- None
- Beginner (e.g., clean and transform dirty data to get it ready for modelling. Import and model data from different data sources to create data tables, reports, and dashboards. Collaborate and share reports from Power BI)
- Intermediate to Advanced (All of the above skills including use of simple DAX measures to make the dashboards insightful, and comfortable with using most features in the Power BI tool)
- No experience with software/program
- Beginner (e.g., data cleansing, sorting, filtering, de duplicating, grouping, formatting, moving/copying data, applying cell borders, simple mathematical formulas, producing summary tables from large data files)
- Intermediate (e.g., advanced functions, MATCH, VLOOKUP, SUM IFS, Pivot Tables)
- Advanced (All of the above listed skills including power query, power pivots, dashboard like reports)
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerCity of HoustonAddress 901 Bagby StHouston, Texas, 77002 Website https://www.houstontx.gov/