Data and Reporting Analyst

Housing Forward seeks a Data and Reporting Analyst to produce, analyze, and continuously improve performance reporting for its programs and system initiatives. The role supports grant reporting, data quality, performance management, decision-making, and scalable reporting infrastructure and automation.

Responsibilities:

• Produce recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports for organizational programs
• Monitor key performance indicators and identify emerging trends, risks, opportunities, and areas requiring corrective action
• Analyze program performance data and prepare summaries, visualizations, and recommendations for leadership and program staff
• Collaborate with internal teams to investigate data anomalies and resolve reporting discrepancies
• Design, document, and maintain scalable reporting processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures
• Identify opportunities to automate manual reporting processes and improve reporting efficiency
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to data management, reporting operations, and performance measurement
• Create and maintain documentation related to report specifications, business rules, and reporting methodologies
• Create dashboards and data visualizations that enable ongoing monitoring of grant and program performance
• Translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences
• Provide analytical support for program planning, performance management, and operational decision making
• Assist with ad hoc analyses and special projects related to organizational priorities
• Support program staff in understanding and utilizing performance data to improve outcomes
• Present findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders as needed
• Develop tools and processes to monitor key data quality indicators
• Partner with program staff and system users to address data issues and improve data collection practices
• Support testing and validation of reports, dashboards, and reporting enhancements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Strong ability to analyze complex datasets, identify trends, monitor performance, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for program and organizational decision-making
• Experience producing recurring performance reports, developing key metrics, monitoring outcomes, and supporting performance improvement through data-informed insights
• Ability to evaluate historical and current performance data, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and support forecasting and projection efforts
• Ability to present data in a clear, accessible manner through dashboards, reports, and visualizations that support understanding and action among technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to assess reporting workflows, identify inefficiencies, and develop scalable, repeatable processes that improve reporting accuracy, consistency, and efficiency
• Proficiency working with large datasets using tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence and reporting platforms
• Strong commitment to data accuracy and integrity, including the ability to validate reports, identify discrepancies, troubleshoot issues, and maintain consistent reporting methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines, prioritize competing demands, and coordinate tasks across stakeholders while maintaining high-quality deliverables
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to gather business requirements, explain analytical findings, and collaborate effectively with program staff, leadership, and external partners
• Ability to work independently, manage recurring responsibilities with minimal supervision, and adapt to evolving reporting needs in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with grant-funded programs, performance measurement, government reporting requirements, homelessness response systems, HMIS data, or related human-service environments preferred