Staff Analyst

Staff Analyst

Location

2100 Travis

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39902

Department

Housing and Community Development

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelors 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.

PREFERENCES

• 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

GENERAL INFORMATION

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 candidates 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 individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you currently a City of Houston employee working in the Housing and Community Development Department?

• Yes
• No

03

What is your highest level of education completed and directly related work experience?

• 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
• Associates 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
• Associates 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

04

How much experience do you have in finance, budgeting and reporting in a grant-funded environment?

• 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

05

What is your proficiency in Microsoft Power BI?

• 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)

06

What would best describe your proficiency in MS Excel?

• 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)

07

What prompted you to apply for this specific position and why do you want to work for the Housing and Community Development Department?

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/