Policy Analyst

About the position

The Policy Analyst is responsible for preparing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Policy Analyst is also responsible for developing, implementing, and conducting training on these policies to CHA Staff, Property Management, Resident Service Providers, and stakeholders. This position reports to the Director of Policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full understanding of the CHA’s policies, procedures, goals, as well as HUD and internally established measurement systems.
• Draft and train on Advisories to Property Managers regarding updates derived from HUD, state, or local legislation that directly impacts Property and Asset Management division functions.
• Conduct authority-wide training on CHA’s policies and procedures for CHA Staff, Property Management, Resident Service Providers, and stakeholders.
• Conduct best practice, statutory and regulatory research to determine the parameters to which the CHA must adhere.
• Ensure departments and property management are monitored for policy and procedure compliance.
• Analyze monitoring results and evaluate when and how the CHA revises current policies or procedures to meet CHA goals.
• Assess compliance with reporting requirements; review and analyze reports produced by ITS staff and prepare summary reports for management.
• Advise senior management of any pertinent regulatory changes and develop guidelines for compliance.
• Meet with advocates to enhance CHA’s reputation as an organization that builds coalitions to implement public housing policies.
• Execute special projects for the Property and Asset Management division.
• Prepare reports and data for the HUD Moving to Work Annual Plans and Reports.
• Prepare regular reports pertaining to Property and Asset Management division functions including but not limited to waitlist management, resident transfers, and leasing activities.
• Prepare and manage the Property and Asset Management division’s performance with the HUD Vacancy Reduction Scorecard to meet annual leasing goals.
• Draft policies, procedures, and implementation plans pertaining to the Public Housing, Rental Assistance Demonstration, Project Based Voucher, and Housing Choice Voucher programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, urban planning, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound analytical skills and the ability to be a strategic thinker.
• Highly organized with a consistent attention to details.
• Experience in policy and procedure development and/or implementation.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical understanding of HUD policies, federal regulations, affordable housing operation, and community development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of researching, interpreting, and working with regulations to achieve business goals.
• Demonstrated capacity to work on several complex projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the goals of public housing and a high comfort level with diverse populations and environments.
• Capability to thrive in a dedicated, challenging, and deadline driven organization.
• Computer proficiency inclusive of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice-to-haves

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Business Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration or related field.

Benefits

• Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package
• Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Parking Transit
• Prepaid Legal Services
• Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
• Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago