DOLA Homeless Systems Data & Reporting Analyst-Term Limited (Analyst II) - State of Colorado : Job Details

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DOLA Homeless Systems Data & Reporting Analyst-Term Limited (Analyst II)

Salary

$4,238.00 - $5,510.00 Monthly

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

NAA-23101-08.2025

Department

Department of Local Affairs

Division

Division of Housing

Opening Date

08/15/2025

Closing Date

9/15/2025 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Yolanda Roberts at: [email protected]

Primary Physical Work Address

1313 Sherman Street, Denver CO This is a hybrid position that is required to report to the Denver office weekly, or as needed to meet with stakeholders.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of 06/30/2027, or as funds remain available. The position may be extended depending upon funding availability and will be eligible for full benefits.

Who can Apply

This opportunity is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.

About the Colorado Department of Local Affairs

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado's approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of “Local Affairs,” which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.

Vision

The Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through: accessible,

affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building; strategic training, research, and technical assistance; and funding to localities.

Mission

Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado's communities.

Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs?

The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our communities and are passionate about supporting our communities. We value the diversity that Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs.

In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:

• Medical and Dental Plans (

• Strong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan ( plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans (

• Employee Wellness Programs

• Paid Life Insurance

• 11 paid Holidays per year plus Vacation and Sick Leave (

• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage

• RTD Eco Pass to all eligible State Employees

• Flexible work schedule options and hybrid work options

• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (

• Training opportunities

• Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Description of Job

The Division of Housing (DOH ( ) Office of Homeless Initiatives (OHI) works with local, state, and federal stakeholders to build, promote, and support collaborative approaches to make homelessness rare and brief in Colorado, and that no one gets left behind. OHI's vision is to advance solutions that combine affordable housing with accessible services so no one languishes in homelessness. OHI's mission is to work with community partners to create a robust continuum of efficient and effective solutions that reduce and prevent instances of homelessness and ensure that every Coloradan has a safe place to live and thrive.

The Data & Reporting Specialist supports the execution of data reporting, analysis, and visualization activities related to state-funded homelessness services. Under the direction of the Homeless Systems Data & Reporting Manager, this position is responsible for implementing data products—including dashboards, reports, and visual summaries—that help stakeholders better understand performance and outcomes from the Colorado Homeless Management Information System (COHMIS). This role plays a critical supporting function in improving data literacy, promoting accountability, and enabling insight-driven decision-making across Colorado's homeless response system.

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Support the development and maintenance of data dashboards and visual products based on established designs and strategic direction provided by the Homeless Systems Data & Reporting Manager, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and usability for end users.

• Produce recurring and ad hoc reports by extracting, formatting, and validating data from COHMIS, ensuring outputs align with pre-established metrics and reporting logic.

• Implement data workflows and report automation, including updating queries or scripts, building visualizations, and preparing data summaries in coordination with the manager.

• Assist with data quality checks, identifying inconsistencies, gaps, or potential data entry issues, and escalating findings for resolution.

• Follow established protocols and documentation to standardize reporting formats, visual styles, and data labeling to support consistency and clarity.

• Translate technical outputs into accessible visuals and data summaries, supporting the preparation of public-facing infographics, dashboards, and internal reports.

• Maintain organized internal documentation for reporting definitions, dashboard specifications, and version history.

• Ensure all work adheres to data privacy, confidentiality, and governance standards, following best practices for handling client-level data securely and responsibly.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Class Code & Classification Description

H1C2XX Analyst II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Only:

Five (5) years experience processing and analyzing data to synthesize findings and recommendations used in any of the following purposes: program implementation and continuation, policy analysis or development, and process improvement.

OR

Education and Experience: A combination of related education in business management, public administration, public health, sociology, social work, public policy, or a closely related field (as determined by the agency) AND experience as described above equal to five (5) years.

Ensure that the 'Work Experience section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for.

Applicants must upload their unofficial college transcripts that include the student name, college name, courses completed and/or degree with date conferred with this application, in order to receive credit.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

Required Competencies

• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work across teams

• Strong attention to detail

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and organize work to accommodate shifting deadlines

• Effective problem-solving skills

• Experience in business writing

• Experience process and analyzing moderate volumes of business or administrative data;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets (including lookups, matching, conditional formulas, pivot tables and similar functionality)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data management, including data organization, storage, and reporting

• Experience in homeless services or other nonprofit direct service

• Ability to produce recurring and ad hoc reports by extracting, formatting, and validating data

• Experience with data quality checks, identifying inconsistencies, gaps, or potential data entry issues

• Ability to interpret and apply standards, policies, procedures, regulations, and federal laws

Conditions of Employment

You MUST be a Colorado resident (at the time of application) to apply for this position.

• Pre-employment criminal background checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.

• MUST have a valid, unrestricted Colorado drivers license with a safe driving record. A safe driving record requires the following:

• No convictions within the last seven (7) years for Reckless driving; Vehicular manslaughter; Driving under the influence (DUI); Two (2) or more driving while ability impaired (DWAI) convictions; One (1) conviction related to bodily injury or death to another person as described in C.R.S. 42-4-239. Eluding the police; or Street racing.

• No convictions within the last five (5) years for: Three (3) or more careless driving convictions; or Speeding 20 mph over the speed limit. Two (2) convictions related to distracted driving or use of a mobile electronic device as described in C.R.S. 42-4-239.

• No convictions within the last three (3) years for: Three (3) or more moving violations with a total of more than seven (7) points assessed on the license; or Suspension or revocation of driver license (unless for unpaid child support or other suspension not related to a moving violation).

• No requirement of a breath monitoring device, also known as Interlock, to operate a motor vehicle.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being rejected.

Applicants may submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest detailing how their experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications/competencies of the job and attach to the online application. Applications left blank or marked “See Resume” will not be accepted. Please address every requirement for the position with your experience in your application.

The application may include the following documents that MUST be uploaded at the time of application:

• A resume (this is not a substitute for the online application demonstrating work history)

• Cover letter / letter of interest

• Transcripts (if using education to meet the minimum qualifications)

• DD214 (member-4 form) from applicants that may be eligible for veteran's preference

Comparative Analysis

Current and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions, and reinstatements) are required to participate in the comparative analysis process through this job posting.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the position. Applicants that meet MQs will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, training and experience review, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum qualifications. Address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position duties, required competencies and preferred qualifications in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

DOLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Melissa Bellew, DOLA ADA Coordinator at [email protected].

Email Address: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from state.co.us and [email protected] addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

Biweekly Pay: As of July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule. This means you will be paid every other Friday for a total of 26 pay periods over the course of a year. Biweekly pay is also lag pay, meaning you will be paid two weeks after the end of each pay period. Please click here for more information about the move to biweekly payroll.

Technical Assistance: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) please contact NEOGOV technical support at 855-###-#### Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

Appeal Rights: An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department's action. For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

For questions related to this job posting, please reach out to Yolanda Roberts via email at [email protected].

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the Print icon.

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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, you may be eligible for step pay placement, if hired. Please list your dates of employment and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked and your Employee Identification Number (EIN). Alternatively, you can enter a Social Security Number if you do not recall your EIN:

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TERM LIMITED POSITION: DOLA - I understand that this is a TERM LIMITED position. The selected candidate will perform duties with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs from the date of hire through an approximate end date of 6/30/2027. The end date of the position may be extended if additional funding is secured. Upon acceptance of an appointment to a Term Limited position, candidates will be required to sign a waiver of their rights under the classified personnel system.

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DOLA - I am willing to accept an offer within the posted salary range?

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DOLA - By clicking yes below, I certify that I understand that effective July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay Schedule.

• Yes

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This position MUST have a valid, unrestricted Colorado drivers license with a safe driving record, as defined in the job posting. Please note that a motor vehicle background check will be conducted and falsifying information is grounds for termination, if hired.

• I have a valid, unrestricted Colorado driver's license AND a safe driving record, as defined.

• I have a valid, driver's license from another state (and the ability to obtain a CO drivers license before hire) AND a safe driving record, as defined.

• I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license and/or I do not not have a safe driving record, as defined.

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Detail your experience as it relates to the preferred qualifications listed within this job announcement.

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Provide an example of how you developed or maintained a data dashboard and evaluated it to assess program activities. Be sure to include how you developed metrics, determined appropriate outcomes, and disseminated findings.

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Certification and Confidentiality Statement I certify that: --I understand that this, my completed Application, the attached Supplemental Questions, and my responses are confidential and that I have neither consulted with others nor received assistance in the preparation, writing, or editing of my responses and the information contained herein is in my own words and was prepared and completed solely by me and only me. --All the information I have provided herein is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and is made in good faith. --I have not communicated the confidential information of this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions in any way to other candidates, potential candidates, subject matter experts, or any person. --I understand that if the confidential information in this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions and/or my responses, are found to have been falsified, plagiarized, or shared in any way, I may be disqualified or removed from the position if appointed.

• I agree to the terms and conditions of this Certification and Confidentiality Statement.

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