Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration Program
Chicago Housing Authority
DESCRIPTION
The MTW Policy & Reporting Department serves as a centralized unit for Executive Office coordination of CHA’s participation in HUD’s Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration Program. The department is responsible for project management of key agency-wide policy initiatives as well as collecting and coordinating information/data across the agency for both internal and external reporting. The department also provides oversight management and technical assistance for other interdepartmental data/reporting projects and special initiatives.
Senior Planning Analysts report to the Director of the Department and are responsible for supporting agency-wide initiatives by conducting data and spatial analysis to inform program and policies. Senior Planning Analysts also contribute to internal and external reports and maintain the administrative data library and ArcGIS database for the agency. Senior Planning Analysts assist other departments in expanding the use of data/spatial analysis and technical capabilities.
SUMMARY OF PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to:
Chicago Housing Authority
DESCRIPTION
The MTW Policy & Reporting Department serves as a centralized unit for Executive Office coordination of CHA’s participation in HUD’s Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration Program. The department is responsible for project management of key agency-wide policy initiatives as well as collecting and coordinating information/data across the agency for both internal and external reporting. The department also provides oversight management and technical assistance for other interdepartmental data/reporting projects and special initiatives.
Senior Planning Analysts report to the Director of the Department and are responsible for supporting agency-wide initiatives by conducting data and spatial analysis to inform program and policies. Senior Planning Analysts also contribute to internal and external reports and maintain the administrative data library and ArcGIS database for the agency. Senior Planning Analysts assist other departments in expanding the use of data/spatial analysis and technical capabilities.
SUMMARY OF PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to:
• Maintain a historical administrative data library for the agency, including creation and management of numerous quarterly analyses and data reports for internal and external use
• Manage relationships, data sharing agreements and data exchanges with external research and data partners
• Create and contribute to briefing materials and reports, including MTW Annual Plans/Reports, and other policy outputs for internal and external use
• Ensure consistency and quality control in agency-wide use of data for internal and external purposes
• Conduct data and spatial/mapping analysis to support agency-wide initiatives, inform programs and policies, and assist in redevelopment and land-use planning
• Assist all CHA departments in expanding the use of data/spatial analysis and coordinate internal and external projects aimed at improving CHA’s technical and data capabilities
• Maintain and expand CHA’s GIS Database, including management of the CHA Property Information web tool and continued expansion of web-based data management and access
• Manage interdepartmental projects for increased agency-wide coordination and communication around data system needs and data integrity
• Respond to requests for data/information received from key stakeholders and through the FOIA process
• Manage special projects as required for the Department and the Executive Office
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Academic Level: Bachelors
Industry Experience: Professional, scientific and management
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in the area of public policy, public administration, social services, urban planning or related field; Master’s Degree is preferred. A minimum of three years of experience in the specific area is required, or the equivalent combination of education and related work experience. Experience with housing and/or urban policy or planning is preferred.
Strong knowledge in the areas of research and data analysis, spatial analysis, problem solving and project management is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required, including strong skills in Excel and Access and prior experience managing databases and writing complex queries using tools such as Access or SQL Server. Proficiency in ArcGIS is also required and previous experience in Adobe Creative Suite is preferred. The incumbent must be self-directed, motivated, team-oriented, and able to work independently on complex and crucial projects.
The minimum salary for this position is: $55,336.00
• Manage relationships, data sharing agreements and data exchanges with external research and data partners
• Create and contribute to briefing materials and reports, including MTW Annual Plans/Reports, and other policy outputs for internal and external use
• Ensure consistency and quality control in agency-wide use of data for internal and external purposes
• Conduct data and spatial/mapping analysis to support agency-wide initiatives, inform programs and policies, and assist in redevelopment and land-use planning
• Assist all CHA departments in expanding the use of data/spatial analysis and coordinate internal and external projects aimed at improving CHA’s technical and data capabilities
• Maintain and expand CHA’s GIS Database, including management of the CHA Property Information web tool and continued expansion of web-based data management and access
• Manage interdepartmental projects for increased agency-wide coordination and communication around data system needs and data integrity
• Respond to requests for data/information received from key stakeholders and through the FOIA process
• Manage special projects as required for the Department and the Executive Office
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Academic Level: Bachelors
Industry Experience: Professional, scientific and management
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in the area of public policy, public administration, social services, urban planning or related field; Master’s Degree is preferred. A minimum of three years of experience in the specific area is required, or the equivalent combination of education and related work experience. Experience with housing and/or urban policy or planning is preferred.
Strong knowledge in the areas of research and data analysis, spatial analysis, problem solving and project management is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required, including strong skills in Excel and Access and prior experience managing databases and writing complex queries using tools such as Access or SQL Server. Proficiency in ArcGIS is also required and previous experience in Adobe Creative Suite is preferred. The incumbent must be self-directed, motivated, team-oriented, and able to work independently on complex and crucial projects.
The minimum salary for this position is: $55,336.00