PRINCIPAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS
Core
Lead complex mixed-method research studies and analyses of large administrative and survey datasets to evaluate housing and homelessness initiatives, providing evidence-based recommendations to NYC agency leadership.
Role type
Principal Research Scientist (Housing and Homelessness)
Builds
Evidence base for homelessness prevention, shelter services, and rehousing programs
Domain
Public Policy / Social Services / Housing
Required skills
Mixed-method research design, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, statistical modeling, large-scale dataset analysis, report writing, presentation to executive leadership, instrument development, sampling design
Preferred skills
Experience with unsheltered homelessness estimation (HOPE), interagency collaboration
Technologies
Administrative datasets, Census Bureau survey data, statistical software
Responsibilities
Lead mixed-method research studies on homelessness initiatives; Analyze large administrative and survey datasets; Make data-driven recommendations to agency leadership; Serve as an expert on evaluation methods and data organization; Represent the unit in interagency communications
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight