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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.

A Civil Service exam is not required for this position. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered.

NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. HCR is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. In pursuit of those principles, HCR has established a DEIA Committee, created a 5-year DEIA strategy plan, and developed a strategic plan to address Governor Hochul’s Executive Order 31. HCR embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including all people with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

The Office of the Department of Empowerment, Compliance and Opportunities (DECO) has been in operation for eight plus years. This office is responsible for monitoring the procurement activity of the integrated housing agencies which includes six Public Authorities and one Executive Agency. The primary goal is to ensure economic opportunities within the HCR structure for Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses (MWBEs) and Service disabled & Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) statewide, which includes engagement, technical assistance, strategic planning, compliance monitoring and reporting. With the Governor’s mandate of 30% MWBE participation and a 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business participation, the impact is great.

The Office of Research and Strategic Analysis (ORSA) provides crosscutting support to HCR’s executive and program leadership in advancing the agency’s mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing, and increase homeownership in New York State. Created in late 2017, the ORSA team consists of data scientists, analysts and policy specialists who, using quantitative and analytical research methods and strategies, provide data-driven guidance on high-priority initiatives and answer questions that are critical to the success of the agency and component programs and offices.

Duties:

MWBE & SDVOB Data Coordination and Reporting

+ Work in collaboration with compliance specialists, program leaders, and DECO leadership to collect, compile, and organize MWBE and SDVOB data.

+ Lead the review and quality control of data before it is used for reporting or shared externally.

+ Track participation trends and identify areas for improvement.

+ Partner with ORSA to ensure DECO’s data practices and visualizations align with agency standards.

+ Lead the creation of clear, accurate reports, charts, and dashboards for leadership and external reporting.

Goal Plan Development

+ Coordinate and support the preparation of the agency’s Annual MWBE and SDVOB Goal Plans.

+ Work with compliance staff and program leaders to gather the necessary expenditure projections and utilization data.

+ Organize and structure the data to support the agency’s goal-setting and reporting requirements.

+ Develop polished, data-driven presentations and materials for Board meetings and oversight bodies.

+ Ensure Goal Plan submissions are accurate, well-documented, and timely.

Data Quality and Process Improvement

+ Set up and maintain strong quality assurance processes for MWBE and SDVOB data.

+ Perform final reviews to verify data accuracy and completeness.

+ Partner with ORSA to align data quality methods and visualization tools with agency practices.

+ Identify opportunities to improve how MWBE and SDVOB data is collected, managed, and shared.

Program & Compliance Analysis

+ Analyze MWBE and SDVOB data to highlight progress, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

+ Review how new policies or regulations may affect compliance data and reporting.

+ Share clear, data-driven insights with DECO leadership and program teams.

+ Help ensure data collection meets state and federal reporting requirements.

Data System & Technical Coordination

+ Serve as the lead for DECO’s new MWBE/SDVOB data management platform.

+ Work with software developers and IT on QA protocols, reporting tools, and dashboard features.

+ Support staff with training and day-to-day use of the platform.

+ Ensure the system supports both compliance reporting and strategic planning needs.

Strategic & Special Projects

+ Lead or support cross-department projects that strengthen MWBE and SDVOB data management and reporting.

+ Support the development and tracking of MWBE and SDVOB engagement strategies.

+ Prepare and test internal controls to ensure reliable and auditable data.

+ Serve as DECO’s main contact with ORSA for MWBE and SDVOB data alignment and reporting.

Who you are:

+ Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience.

+ Excellent oral and written communications skills

+ Public speaking experience

+ Experience overseeing data quality assurance, compliance, or related data and reporting.

+ Strong skills in Excel, Power BI/Tableau, or similar data visualization tools.

+ Experience supporting or leading data system implementation and working with software developers.

+ Knowledge of New York State MWBE and SDVOB reporting and goal-setting processes preferred.

+ Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain data clearly to leadership.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.

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 $1300

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.