Senior Research & Data Analyst; Senior Management Analyst

Please note this position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be received by February 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is actively seeking an accomplished professional for the position of Senior Research & Data Analyst (Senior Management Analyst) to help guide our research and evaluation endeavors. In this pivotal role, you will use, lead, and contribute to research, data analysis, and program evaluations that foster organizational learning, helping to shape the organization's landscape. We're searching for an individual with experience in facilitating applied research, evaluation, and data analysis projects from start to finish, strong communication and presentations skills, and a successful track record of effective project management.

This work is performed under the general direction of the Senior Manager of Research & Evaluation.

This role goes beyond data – it's about translating complex findings into practical recommendations and driving positive change. If you possess the qualifications we are looking for and have a passion for using data and research to drive social justice and continuous improvement, we invite you to apply. Let's shape the future together! King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is the largest provider of affordable housing in the Pacific Northwest and a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing.

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• Lead independent research, evaluation, and data analysis projects that inform policy decisions and programmatic strategies, with a focus on improving organizational strategy and outcomes for low-income populations.
• Assemble and perform advanced analysis of data - including large administrative datasets, market data, survey data, and public data - to assess program performance, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
• Design and build modeling tools, analysis approaches, and dashboards to support executive decision-making, including decisions with financial or strategic implications; develop new methods to analyze and review data to increase usefulness, understandability, and efficiency for staff.
• Conduct background research and policy/landscape analyses pertaining to housing, homelessness, other social impact topics, and to relevant data sources and research/analytic methodologies.
• Understand and leverage the broader data landscape (e.g. publicly available data) to inform program and policy analysis.

• Develop clear and compelling data products such as summaries and visualizations, maps, presentations, reports, and briefing materials for diverse audiences including senior leadership, board members, and external partners.
• Present methodologies, findings, insights, and policy recommendations to staff, leadership, board members, and external audiences.
• Represent Authority at external community, professional, and partnership meetings.

• Manage and enhance data tools, evaluation and analysis plans, and documentation to support transparency and operational efficiency.
• Support and provide data-related technical guidance to analysts and other staff, including program teams; review work of or advise other team members when appropriate.
• Support agency learning and capacity-building initiatives related to housing, homelessness, and social policy- such as developing learning materials or facilitating group discussions.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including operational staff, analysts, and leadership, to ensure data-driven insights are actionable and aligned with program goals.

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in public administration, public policy, statistics, economics, sociology, organizational development, or related field, AND
• Considerable experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, applied research, program design/evaluation or project management, OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this…