Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Single Family, the Research Data Analyst I performs qualitative and quantitative research, data gathering, and basic financial, economic, and statistical analysis to support the Single-Family Division’s lending programs, reporting requirements, and policy initiatives. The incumbent applies pre-defined methods and standard procedures to collect, analyze, validate, and summarize data that helps the Director evaluate the performance of existing programs and to design and develop new initiatives.

Desirable Qualifications:
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience (academic or professional) with data and/or public policy analysis and research
• Academic or professional experience in finance, land use, housing, economic and community development, real estate, public policy, or lending
• Knowledge of housing policy , real estate market and economic trends
• Ability to gather and analyze information to solve problems and make recommendations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Ability to prepare materials clearly conveying the outcomes of research and analysis (e.g., memoranda, PowerPoint, graphics)
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members at various levels and functions across the organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Hybrid telework schedules are available. The amount of telework is at CalHFA’s discretion and is based on operational needs.  IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL BE REQUIRED WEEKLY .

Our office is in 500 Capitol Mall , a high-rise building conveniently located in downtown Sacramento with access to public transportation (light rail and bus) and freeways (I-5, 99, and Business 80). It is one block from Downtown Commons (DOCO), the Golden 1 Center, and many restaurants. Employees also have free access to the gym located in the building.

Candidates who are new to state service will be placed at the minumum of the salary range.

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Special Requirements

Please note: Information from Resume will not be use in the evaluating process. All candidates must submit Examination/Employment Application (STD 678). Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Use these links to review the  State Application Checklist and  Supplemental Application checklist  to help you understand how to complete a strong state application and address some frequently asked questions.

In order to be considered for this job, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

• BE LIST ELIGIBLE:
  Successfully complete the State civil service exam for the classification;

OR

• BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE:
  Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250)

OR

• BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: 
  Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• School Transcripts
• Supplemental Application - All applicants must provide a Supplemental Application.  Failure to address the highlighted questions(s) below will disqualify an applicant from consideration. 
  Please not that resume, cover letters or a prewritten Supplemental Application that does not answer the question(s) below will not be accepted.
  The Supplemental Application must:
  • Be in 12-point, Times New Roman font. 
  • Be no more than one (1) page in length
  • Include the question below with your response
  Please be sure to address the following questions:
  Describe your experience collecting, validating, integrating, analyzing, and maintaining data to conduct policy analysis.

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