Data Analyst (Foster City or Oakland)

About MidPen

At MidPen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect.

We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation’s leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 130 properties is home to 20,000 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity.

MidPen is, once again, proud to be certified as an official Great Place to Work® in 2025.

Location: Foster City or East Bay Office

DATA ANALYST

As a Data Analyst at MidPen Housing, you will support strategic priorities by delivering accurate reports and dashboards, analyzing organizational data, and partnering with stakeholders across functions to inform business decisions. This role combines technical expertise with strong analytical and communication skills to translate complex data into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences, while ensuring high-quality, reliable information to drive organizational performance.

Responsibilities

Reporting and Data Visualization

• Develop ad-hoc and standardized reports and dashboards that support MidPen’s strategic priorities


• Design clear visualizations and charts that highlight key insights and support data-informed business decisions

Data Analysis & Interpretation

• Extract, segment, and analyze organizational data to identify trends and key insights that inform business decisions


• Provide data-driven recommendations to help improve operational effectiveness and business performance

Business Collaboration & Requirements Gathering

• Partner with employees and stakeholders to understand the processes and systems generating data


• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements related to operational processes, systems, and reporting needs

Communication & Documentation

• Present and communicate analysis results and data definitions clearly and effectively through both written and verbal formats, tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences


• Maintain thorough documentation of analyses, reports, and data definitions in line with best practices

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong background in data analysis and reporting; industry experience is a plus


• Skilled in presenting complex data to technical and non-technical audiences


• Proficiency with BI tools like PowerBI, Tableau, or similar


• Collaborative experience across multiple business functions


• SQL programming knowledge preferred


• Familiarity with data management and modeling techniques


• Experience developing Salesforce reports and dashboards preferred

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required; B.S. in business administration, economics, finance, mathematics preferred


• 3+ years’ experience in related position; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Pay Range: $100,000 - $125,000 Annual Salary - Pay based on applicable experience and qualifications

Benefits and Compensation (see here for full details )

• Health Insurance


• Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance


• 403(b) Retirement Investment


• Employee Education Reimbursement Program


• Paid Parental Leave


• FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits


• EAP Program


• Pet Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• Company Holidays


• Wellness Days

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MidPen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, MidPen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.