Data Analyst

Employment Type: Contract - W2

Position Type: Part-time; Hybrid; 20 hours per week

Job Location: Phoenix, AZ 85007

Note: Local candidates from Arizona are preferred.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Analyst to support our state client's statewide efforts to end veteran homelessness as part of the Homes to Heroes initiative.

Job Responsibilities:

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for collecting and synthesizing data from existing databases in three key areas: demographics of the veteran and homeless veteran populations, financial resources, and service-related resources allocated to homeless veteran initiatives.
• This data will provide a baseline of the current demographics of veterans experiencing homelessness in Arizona and the financial and service resources allocated across the state. From this baseline, the Data Analyst will work collaboratively with internal and external partners to identify trends and make annual projections for the next ten years.
• The annual projections will focus on identifying gaps in resources and determining whether the resources will be sufficient to house all veterans. Your analyses will play a critical role in our development of a comprehensive state plan to end veteran homelessness.
• Attend all virtual, team, and individual meetings.

Skills Required:

• Ability to analyze datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights to inform veteran homelessness plan development.
• Ability to collect, clean, and validate data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Ability to employ statistical analysis to predict future resource needs to end veteran homelessness.
• Ability to clearly communicate findings and projections to the program coordinator, department director, project team, and all other internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

Skills Preferred:

• Communicate and present projections and findings.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience Required:

• At least 2 years of experience as a Data Analyst.
• Statistical Analysis, Data Science experience.

Experience Preferred:

• Military service experience or background in working with veteran populations.
• General knowledge of the challenges facing service providers and veterans at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness.
• Two years of experience in a similar role.