Entry Level Qualitative Research Remote Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 Team's 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 required)
• Experience analyzing, interpreting, and validating data and preparing reports and data visualizations using tools like ArcGIS, Power BI, Tableau, and others
• Experience with SQL for relational databases, including querying, data cleaning, managing tables/views, working with large datasets, and performing data governance and quality assurance tasks
• Knowledge of housing market and housing needs data sources
• Experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and applying an equity lens to research and data analysis

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
You will become part of an innovative and strategic group of professionals and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package!

• A positive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and cross-training.
• An agency that supports and encourages work/life balance and overall wellness.
• Generous benefits package including, employer-paid health insurance, vacation, and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and an employer contribution retirement plan (PERS).
• The posted salary range is the total possible range for the classification. Candidates are screened through a Pay Equity process that evaluates various factors. Please see the Pay Equity website for more information.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
*These dates are approximate and may change. *

• Recruitment Closes: 06/23/26
• Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: On-going
• Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills: On-going
• 1st Round of Interviews: Week of 07/07/26
• 2nd Round of Interviews: TBD as needed
• Anticipated Start Date: 08/03/26

APPLICATION GUIDANCE AND REQUIREMENTS

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
• External applicants: View this application instructional video. A PDF is also available by clicking here.
• REQUIRED: Attach your most up-to-date Resume. Please ensure your Workday profile matches your submitted resume.
• REQUIRED: Attach a Cover Letter that demonstrates how you meet the "Desired Attributes" for this position.
• A Cover Letter that does not meet the required criteria will be graded as ineligible.

If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the HR Solutions Inbox at: HCS_HR.Solutions@oregon.gov
WHO WE ARE
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is Oregon's housing finance agency. We provide financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate incomes. Our vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and to live free from poverty. Across Oregon, housing has emerged as a paramount concern. The lack of available housing, high rents and high home prices are driving rapid increases in housing instability and homelessness. The data is clear: too many Oregonians are without a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.
OHCS is placing greater emphasis on strategic planning and the way we invest our resources. Recently, we have restructured, refocused, and reimagined our agency. Our work has led to an increased emphasis on data, research, and customer service. We are carrying that effort forward with the Statewide Housing Plan. The plan articulates the extent of Oregon's housing problem and what we can do to address it. OHCS committed to the Housing Stability Council and our stakeholders that the plan will be responsive to the needs of the state.
OHCS released its Building Oregon's Future: 2023 Annual Report to update the agency's significant progress in meeting the goals outlined in the 2019 Statewide Housing Plan. We are now more than halfway into the five-year plan.
To learn more about Oregon Housing and Community Services, visit our website: https://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/pages/index.aspx
RESEARCH SECTION
This position is within the Research Section of OHCS. The purpose of the Research Section is to ensure OHCS staff, Oregon legislators, and the public have a clear understanding of how the work of OHCS helps Oregonians achieve housing stability, and to ensure the decisions and policies of the agency are grounded in sound data and research that is conducted with an equity lens.
The Research Section supports the entire agency and has team members focused and embedded within specific program areas. The team consists of Research Analysts and Operations and Policy Analysts. The outcome of the quantitative and qualitative analysis performed by the Research Section serves as the basis for how a significant portion of OHCS's resources are allocated and/or awarded. Additionally, the Research Section leads efforts to share data across state agencies, with local governments, and with partner organizations, to enable better and more equitable outcomes for vulnerable Oregonians.
The Research Section leads meaningful research projects that ensure OHCS policy and resource allocation decisions are evidence-based and informed by best practices. The Research Section also works to clearly demonstrate the impact that the agency's programs have on Oregonians through accessible, interactive tools. We are embedded within sections to increase cross-section collaboration and improve data solutions through regular outreach, early involvement, and integration.
WANT TO KNOW MORE? LET US HELP YOU!

• If you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please send your request to HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov and include the job requisition number.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference as it may not be available to view after the job closes.
• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
• Work Authorization: Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form containing authorization to work in the United States. OHCS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• Veteran's Preference: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your "My Applications" section.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

APPENDIX
Emails

• HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov

Links

• Application Instructional PDF
• Application Instructional Video
• Benefits Information
• Classification and Compensation Page
• OHCS Website
• Oregon's Statewide Housing Plan - Halfway Progress Report
• Oregon's Statewide Housing Plan - Full Plan
• Pay Equity
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Veterans Resources