Data Integrity Specialist

FT / PT Status: Full-Time Salary: $23.86 - $42.22 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office: Hybrid Recruiter: Breanna Granger | View email address on click.appcast.io | View phone number on click.appcast.io Application Deadline: 7/26/2026 Key Responsibilities The Office of Homeless Services (OHS) within the Department of Workforce Services is seeking a Data Program Specialist to support the Utah Homeless Management Information System (UHMIS), funding reporting processes, and the data efforts of Local Homeless Councils (LHCs). UHMIS is a statewide web-based database that is used to track services provided to Utahns experiencing homelessness at non-profits and governmental agencies across the state through a contract with a local software vendor. Principal Duties Manage and update UHMIS monitoring procedures, conducting audits and policy reviews across contributing organizations Assist the OHS Data Manager and UHMIS security officer to review monitoring, ensure reporting consistency, and implement data collection standards. Serve as the primary data specialist for key funding sources, ensuring compliance with all federal regulations, funding source requirements, and reporting requirements. Collaborate with contract owners to define, measure, and review performance metrics for OHS grantees quarterly and annually. Support the creation, analysis, and presentation of major annual federal and state reports Provide technical assistance, training, and strategic support to state grantees, Local Homeless Councils (LHCs), and Continua of Care. Provide support and technical assistance to organizations throughout the state; presenting to the Utah Homeless Services Board, Continua of Care, and Local Homeless Councils as requested; Communicate data insights clearly—both verbally and in writing - with organizations’ executive leadership and program staff about homelessness data; Qualifications Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for this position is someone who has: Professional experience and working knowledge of homelessness services, homelessness data, and state homelessness strategies; Intermediate to advanced skills with data review and analysis; Intermediate to advanced skills in data quality and policy monitoring; Demonstrated talent and ability to learn new technologies and implement them successfully; Experience writing correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials; Excellent communication skills; including the ability to convey complex and technical information clearly to non-technical audiences; Self-motivation with the ability to prioritize, pay attention to details, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities. About The Role Location 140 E 300 S Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111 United States Background Check Required You must successfully pass a criminal history check. Schedule Code B - Competitive Career Service Why You Should Join Our Team Benefits In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include: Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization. Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support. The Agency The mission of Workforce Services is to strengthen Utah's communities by supporting the economic stability and quality of our workforce. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work. EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr