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New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.

Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative agency that integrates and leverages New York State’s housing resources. We have offices in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse, and employ a diverse workforce of professionals who are hard-working and committed to serving low- and moderate-income families. Our mission is far reaching, encompassing single and multifamily housing finance, home improvement, rent regulation, housing subsidies, and community development. We partner regularly with a variety of public and private stakeholders.

Achieving this mission requires a wide range of skills and backgrounds in public policy, administration, real estate, architecture, finance, law, and many other areas of expertise. We seek to provide a workplace environment that is productive, flexible, accountable, ethical, and caring. Our employees are empowered to make a difference where they live and work. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement, and family-friendly policies.

The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) is one of several HCR agencies. SONYMA’s programs provide mortgage financing to assist low- to moderate-income, first-time homebuyers in the purchase of a one-to-four unit residences that are required to meet eligibility criteria established by the Agency and by applicable Federal law. This position will report to the Single Family Programs unit of SONYMA. The Single Family unit reports to HCR’s Homeownership and Community Development.

Position Summary:

Support Single Family Program with the analysis, development, use and implementation of program data and metrics.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

+ Generate and maintain routine reports and dashboards to communicate findings to stakeholders, including lenders, non-profit partners, government agencies, and others.

+ Provide research and analysis of Single Family mortgage programs, policies and loan portfolio and make policy recommendations based on findings.

+ Support bond-related activities of the department including monitoring of available resources for acquisition of mortgages; preparing projections of mortgage purchases; analyzing loan portfolio for potential CRA eligibility. Provide program data to cash flow consultant, rating agencies, and other external entities, as needed.

+ Calculate purchase price and income limits for Single Family programs.

+ Maintain database on New York State Target Areas for economic development.

+ Support in conducting exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in lender performance.

+ Generate routine reports and dashboards to communicate findings to stakeholders.

+ Collaborate with team members to develop data-driven strategies and recommendations for program improvement.

+ Collect, clean and organize data from various sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.

+ Support in conducting exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.

+ Participate in meetings to discuss analytical projects and present insights.

+ Assist with any special projects and other reasonable functions or duties as may be designated or assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position:

+ Bachelor’s Degree - Data Science, Computer Science, Math, Finance, Statistics, and Economics with a quantitative focus major are preferred. Financial industry experience preferred, but not required.

+ Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.

+ Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to communicate complex data insights in a clear and concise manner.

+ Detail-oriented with a commitment to data integrity and accuracy.

+ Demonstrated research and numerical problem-solving skills.

+ Fluency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLookups and advanced formulas.

+ Knowledge of other data analysis and visualization tools, such as, Power BI, SQL or Tableau, data modeling and report publishing, a plus.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

What we offer at NYSHCR:

+ Extensive benefits package including paid leave, including excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits (https://www.osc.state.ny.us/retirement) with the New York State & Local Employees’ Retirement System.

+ Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals

+ Work life balance benefits including a 37.5 hour work week and paid time off benefits including, vacation, sick, personal days, and Federal Holidays

+ Opportunity for compressed scheduling

+ 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

+ Paid Family Leave

+ Opportunity for compressed/flextime scheduling

+ As a New York State employee, you may qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-repayment-plans) and while working full-time for an eligible (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-employment) employer.

Additional SONYMA/HFA/AHC Benefits:

+ Cash in for Wellness! This program provides you with the option of buying or renewing a health club membership of your choice or enrolling in a weight loss and or smoking cessation program, using your sick leave accruals.

+ Tuition reimbursement program – for job related and non-job related courses

+ Vacation Leave Buy-Back program – Subject to approval, every year eligible employees may exchange previously earned and accrued vacation time in return for cash compensation (at employee’s daily rate of pay at time of exchange)

+ Access to Plum Benefits – savings on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, tours, Broadway shows and more!

+ Optical reimbursement program – Employees are eligible for optical, hearing aid, and podiatric expenses not otherwise covered by insurance, with a maximum aggregate amount of $650 per year, per family. Unused yearly balances may be carried over to the next year for a maximum of $130

About New York State Homes and Community Renewal:

Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative agency that integrates and leverages New York State’s housing resources. We have offices in New York City, Albany, Buffalo and Syracuse, and employ a diverse workforce of professionals who are hard-working and committed to serving low and moderate income families. Our mission is far reaching, encompassing single and multifamily housing finance, home improvement, rent regulation, housing subsidies, and community development. We partner regularly with a variety of public and private stakeholders.

Achieving this mission requires a wide range of skills and backgrounds in public policy, administration, real estate, construction. finance, law, and many other areas of expertise. We seek to provide a workplace environment that is productive, flexible, accountable, ethical, and caring. Our employees are empowered to make a difference where they live and work. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement, and family-friendly policies.