Senior Analyst

Full-time position available with the Housing Department, Federal Division, located at 414 E 12th St.
Salary Starting at: $5,5794/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. with 1 day of telework available a week after completion of 6-month probationary period.
Application Deadline Date: January 29, 2026


Responsibilities

• Collaborates with program managers, Division Managers, and Leadership to understand analytics needs and deliver timely information and insights.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to align data-driven insights with organizational goals.
• Collects, organizes, and maintains data from primary and secondary sources while ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Develops and automates processes for data collection, integration, and reporting to improve efficiency.
• Evaluates existing systems and recommend improvements for data handling and analysis.
• Assists with the construction and maintenance of reporting systems, data maintenance, data collection, data decimation, portfolio maintenance, billing, and reimbursement.
• Supervises and participate in the conduct of continuous revenue and expenditure studies and projections; supervise the preparation of analysis reports.
• Reviews project proposals, establish work plans and determine time frames, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing projects, determine staffing requirements and allotments to various phases of projects.
• Maintains rapport with regulatory personnel by arranging continuing contacts and resolving concerns.
• Contributes to the implementation of the City's impact measurement via data collection, wrangling, and presentation to department leadership.
• Monitors subrecipient outcomes and highlights emerging patterns.
• Provides training programs for employees and subrecipients on compliance topics.
• Researches regulations by reviewing regulatory bulletins and other sources of information.
• Works with department PIO to implement public notification of Department KPIs.
• Supports convenings or shared learning opportunities among subrecipients.
• Maintains expert-level education regarding reporting methods, software, and industry trends.
• Maintains legal and regulatory compliance by researching and communicating requirements and obtaining approvals.
• Seeks, applies, and communicates knowledge regarding local Housing & Community Development initiatives.
• Seeks and applies knowledge of the City Strategic Plan, Con Plan, and how the department can execute both.
• Ensures data integrity by applying best practices in collection and management.
• Creates and prepare clear, goal-oriented reports and dashboards for management and regulatory agencies that inform decisions and drive strategy.
• Manages and/or assist with the preparation of forecasts, schedules, ordinances, fact sheets, project descriptions, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, oral and written reports to senior staff, external customers, and other city departments.
• Collects and analyzes cost data and other information to evaluate efficiency, effectiveness of programs, and procedures, and makes recommendations to promote effective and economic operations for the Housing Department.
• Collaborates with staff to complete the preparation of forecasts, schedules, ordinances, fact sheets, project descriptions, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, oral and written reports to senior staff, external customers, and other city departments.
• Manages the preparation of presentations, analyses, policy manuals, and other projects.
• Applies GIS techniques to identify, analyze, and understand patterns and neighborhood data.
• Utilizes EXCEL, ACCESS and other software methods to save and organize data.
• Participates in the planning and completion of the City's Consolidated Plan.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Master's in public or business administration, urban or regional planning, economics, organizational/development psychology, project management, geography and 1 year (OR an accredited Bachelor's and 3 years) of professional experience in corporate/municipal finance, research, accounting planning, project/program management, or geographical information systems analytics.


Other Information

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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