Data Community Coordinator, Business Intelligence & Data Strategy

$67,000 - $70,022/Yr

HOUSING PRESERVATION & DVLPMNT - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

About the position

The Data Community Coordinator for Business Intelligence & Data Strategy at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) plays a crucial role in fostering a data-driven culture within the agency. This position is responsible for building a community of data practitioners, organizing training and engagement events, and promoting best practices in data analysis and governance. The coordinator will work closely with various teams to enhance operational efficiency and support HPD's mission of providing quality, affordable housing for New Yorkers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a community engagement strategy to connect and develop data practitioners in HPD
• Organize regular convenings, workshops, and events to facilitate knowledge sharing and skill development
• Curate and maintain a repository of data resources, tools, and case studies
• Promote cross-departmental collaboration on data initiatives and projects
• Develop and implement a data skills training strategy in HPD, particularly around using BI tools
• Conduct regular assessments to identify data skill gaps within HPD
• Leverage training platforms to develop and implement targeted courses, workshops, and bootcamps for HPD staff
• Create and maintain best practices for data analysis, reporting, and visualization
• Advocate for data-driven decision-making across the organization
• Champion data ethics and governance by promoting responsible data use and adherence to policies
• Support teams in adopting and effectively using BI tools such as Power BI and Oracle BI
• Promote self-service analytics and empower employees to explore data independently
• Oversee the licensing and permissions of BI tools, ensuring appropriate access based on team, role, and responsibility
• Develop, manage, and transition processes related to data governance, access, movement, and security

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above, with at least one year of experience as described in the first option.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and affinity for working with data
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Python, R, Stata, SAS, or similar languages, or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage both high-level strategy and granular project tasks
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience organizing events, workshops, and/or community-building activities
• Experience effectively training others in how to use technologies and tools
• Strong aptitude for learning new tools and technologies independently using online resources
• Collaborative, team player with the ability to drive initiatives independently
• Enthusiastic about using data to improve government operations and policies

Benefits

• Loan forgiveness
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs