
Program Analyst
CHA Consulting, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Tableau
About the role
- Review enrollment packets and determine eligibility for enrollment in the LevelUp program.
- Create new participant records of LevelUp participants into the TAAG case management system.
- Design and update training materials for LevelUp staff.
- Facilitate onboarding, ongoing technical assistance and training sessions for LevelUp staff
- Coordinate and track key LevelUp program milestones including enrollments, extensions, interims, and exits.
- Train and support new LevelUp coaches while serving as a liaison to HCV staff.
- Review participant packets for compliance and process them in Yardi or forward to HCV contractor as required.
- Reconcile annual progress addendums and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure HUD compliance.
- Conduct regular audits of LevelUp savings accounts.
- Analyze program data and trends to identify bottlenecks or areas for improvement with the existing enrollment process.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and program reports to track pay points, KPIs, and participant outcomes.
- Support the development of annual program budgets and forecasts in collaboration with department leadership.
- Review and process interim and grant requests.
- Track and reconcile grant funds and interim withdrawals; ensure alignment with program budgets.
- Conduct quality control reviews and internal audits.
- Manage caseload assignments, data corrections, and deletions in TAAG.
- Monitor and maintain the corrections log; resolve issues identified during packet reviews and audits.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to improve data quality, systems and reporting accuracy.
- Lead business process reviews and recommend optimization strategies.
- Prepare and submit quarterly reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is preferred
- Minimum of five years of related work experience in data analysis, quality control and compliance, finance, or auditing
- A combination of education and related work experience will be considered
- Experience with budget tracking and internal procurement processes preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas), Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint with proven ability to master new software
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus
- Knowledge of HUD regulations, Family Self-Sufficiency programs, and housing systems (e.g., Yardi)
- Advanced communication skills, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to train and support staff, facilitate meetings, and present findings to internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Benefits
- Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package
- Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO) Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Parking Transit
- Prepaid Legal Services
- Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
- Identity Theft Protection
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
- Deferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
- Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago
- Hybrid work schedule (position specific) This position may be eligible for remote work following a successful completion of a 90-day probationary period according to CHA’s established policies and procedures.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
data analysisquality controlcompliancebudget trackingauditingdata visualizationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointSharePoint
Soft skills
advanced communicationanalytical skillsorganizational skillstraining and supportfacilitationpresentation skillsindependent workmulti-priority managementattention to detailminimal supervision