Research Analyst 2

Initial Posting Date: 06/16/2026 Application Deadline: 06/23/2026 Agency: Oregon Housing and Community Services Salary Range: $4,519 - $6,904 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Research Analyst 2 Job Description: Oregon Housing & Community Services Research Analyst [Research Analyst 2] Remote Portland, OR Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS) is searching for a Research Analyst to join our Research Section. The person in this role will work within a team of research analysts and collaborate closely with divisional program and policy analysts on the delivery and monitoring of Agency programs in Oregon. They will regularly query, analyze, transform, and report data from a variety of sources, regularly using statistical, geospatial, and other analytical tools. If this sounds like the career opportunity you have been looking for, then we want you to apply today! OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Our Vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty. Our Mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop an integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians. Our Core Values: Collaboration Compassion Equity Integrity Leadership Transparency. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Working Condition: Remote > This position can be fully remote with some requirements for in-person work. This position is permanent, full-time, and represented by SEIU. Per the SEIU CBA for OHCS represented positions, applicants who are current OHCS employees will be considered and interviewed before external applicants. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. This position requires both a resume and a cover letter, the cover letter will need to address the desired attributes listed in this job posting. WHAT YOU WILL DO The primary purpose of this position is to support effective and equitable program design, implementation, and delivery through research and data analysis across Agency programs. This position supports a variety of program areas, depending on organizational needs and priorities. It collects, cleans, analyzes, reports, and visualizes quantitative and qualitative information related to Agency programs and housing issues in Oregon. This position helps ensure integrity, accuracy, and appropriate governance of data used across Agency programs for the purpose of monitoring program outcomes, evaluating results, and presenting findings in an accessible manner. The person in this role will work within a team of research analysts and collaborate closely with divisional program and policy analysts on the delivery and monitoring of Agency programs in Oregon. They will regularly query, analyze, transform, and report data from a variety of sources, regularly, using statistical, geospatial, and other analytical tools including ArcGIS, Power BI, R Studio, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft SQL Server. They will organize and analyze data in printouts, tables, graphs, charts, maps, and interactive web maps and dashboards. Some data may need to be cleaned, restructured, or related in order to be properly reported on. This position will conduct their work with an equity lens, ensuring that all research centers marginalized communities like Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).The role is a vital part of the Research Teams work on implementing an Agencywide Racial Equity Analysis Toolkit (REAT) and will assist program staff in completing the REAT on all programs. The person in this position will interact with other research analysts and program staff, communicating reporting needs and requirements to ensure understanding of deliverables and to resolve issues. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor's degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures. -OR- Three years experience as a research assistant comparable to the work of a Research Analyst 1; or two years experience using computer applications to help gather, compile, analyze, and report information and statistical data. For a copy of the Position Description please contact: HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov DESIRED ATTRIBUTES The most competitive candidates will possess the following attributes, experience, and knowledge: Demonstrated qualitative and quantitative skills and knowledge of research methods (experience with R Studio, or some other statistical software is .