Housing Data Analyst – Mapping and Visualization

Seattle’s Office of Housing (OH) works to build strong, healthy communities and increase opportunities for all people to live in a community of their choice, in a home they can afford. OH invests in the production and preservation of affordable homes for people with low-incomes, including individuals and families who are exiting homelessness. The Office also assists low-income homeowners with home repair loans and weatherization grants so they can safely remain in their homes and neighborhoods.

Housing and community development work requires reliable mapping tools and geographic and demographic analysis to support sound decisions. We are looking for a Housing Data Analyst who will ensure that OH leadership, elected officials, counterpart agencies, media, and the community at large have access to accurate and up to date maps, dashboards, infographics, and other visual tools needed to understand the local housing market and how OH’s work expands the availability of affordable housing. Housing providers require support to understand data needs, improve data quality, and meet reporting and analysis needs. In this role, you will provide analysis and visualization deliverables, as well as offer technical support to community partners.

Your top 3 priorities in this role will be:

• Data Maintenance, Integrity, and Transparency:
  • Coordinating with relevant OH staff across all divisions to maintain and regularly update underlying data and metadata, including accurate geocoding and supplementary data points that frequently change as new housing projects are approved and subsequently brought online 
• Producing Dashboards, Infographics, and Data Visualizations:
  • Using a mix of external and in-house databases as well as regular collaboration with program staff from every OH operating division
  • Gathering data necessary to assess agency performance in accordance with pre-approved measures and metrics
  • Performing quality control scans on all data
  • Identifying and remedying missing data and data inconsistencies 
  • Converting selected measure sand metrics into dashboard-style online reports 
  • Partnering with OH Communications to create dashboards and other reporting content 
• Map Design and Production:
  • Conceptualize, produce/create, and update static maps and interactive maps
  • Conduct special analyses that apply location-based policies to proposed housing and community development projects 

Here is more about what you’ll be doing as the Housing Data Analyst:

• Collaborating to establish privacy and security standards
• Training other OH staff and community partners about data best practices 
• Representing OH on technical workgroups and collaborating directly with housing providers 
• Applying racial equity lens to all data analysis and visualization efforts as we work to reveal and redress significant racial disparities occurring in this sector 

You will be most successful in this role if you possess a combination of the following:

Skills in:

• ArcGIS
• Microsoft Office (*Emphasis in Excel)
• Tableau, Power BI, and/or similar programs
• Adaptability and critical thinking
• Project management
• Written, verbal, and visual communication 

Experience with:

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Data visualization, particularly using tools to transform complex datasets into accessible, impactful visuals 
• Ensuring data integrity and quality management
• Problem solving, especially in resolving challenges related to data alignment and accuracy
• Providing friendly, compassionate, collaborative, and flexible customer service to internal and external partners 

The ability to:

• Learn and grow within a new role, with an enthusiasm for continuous professional development with creative solutions 
• Manage workload efficiently and maintain accountability in delivering insightful analyses and visualization tools 
• Translate data into reporting and storytelling that makes sense for a variety of audiences
• Demonstrate a commitment to race and social justice (RSJ), equity, and inclusion, including applying a racial equity framework to data analysis and visualization, striving to uncover and address disparities within the housing sector
• Act as a collaborative and respectful team member 
• Understand how demographic and geographic data intersects and impacts communities 

In addition to the qualities mentioned above, you will need to possess the below required qualifications (or a combination of education, training or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class):

OR

• Three (3) years of professional experience in systems, operations, procedures, research, or analysis
• An associate degree in business or public administration, finance, computer science or a related field

OR

• Two (2) years of professional experience in systems, operations, procedures, research, or analysis
• A bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, finance, computer science or a related field

This civil-service position is eligible for overtime and is classified as a Management Systems Analyst. The full pay range for this step-progression position is $45.74 - $53.27 per hour. New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $45.74 hourly. Current City employees’ starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions.

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Employees are expected to be in-office 3 days per week. Individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and their supervisor and are subject to change.

First round interviews for this position are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, July 1 and/or Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Second round interviews are scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2025. We are hoping to have someone start in this role on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Lindsey King at Lindsey.King@seattle.gov to request accommodation.

Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.

Individuals selected to fill this position may be eligible to receive Language Premium Pay (SMC 4.20.360), which provides a $200.00 monthly stipend to qualified bilingual employees who are properly evaluated and assigned to provide direct communication in-language, interpretation, or translation services to the public on behalf of the City of Seattle.

The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please submit your application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. To be considered for this position, in addition to completing your application fully, please attach:

• A PDF of your current resume which illustrates your related skills, experience, and abilities
• Cover Letter explaining your interest in this opportunity with the Office of Housing and capability to perform in this role

The fields of housing development and lending have often failed to reflect the experiences and identities of people affected by development decisions and outcomes, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Immigrants, Refugees, People with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people. We strongly encourage people with these identities or from other marginalized communities to apply. 

This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The Office of Housing values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. The Office of Housing encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. If you have questions, please contact Lindsey King at Lindsey.King@seattle.gov. 

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