Research Specialist

Delaware State Housing Authority

Job Location:

Dover, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Business Development

Job Summary

Description

JOB VACANCY

RESEARCH SPECIALIST

ENTRY LEVEL SALARY: $52815.00 - FULL-TIME

OFFICE LOCATION: Wilmington and/or Dover

OPENING DATE: 02/18/2026 CLOSING DATE: 03/04/2026

Looking for a career with excellent benefits

As part of the DSHA team you will haveimmediate access to health vision and dental insurance vacation and sick leave paid holidays tuition assistance fitness reimbursement retirement plan and more while working to further DSHAs mission of providing safe affordable housing.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to conduct in-depth research on housing policy at the local state and national levels and support the development of policy briefs and recommendations. The role leads key analytical efforts including the Market Value Analysis Report evaluates grant opportunities and supports cross-agency initiatives related to housing production and homelessness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities duties and skills may be required and assigned as needed.

Researches housing policy ideas at the local state and national levels.
Collaborates with the Legislative Liaison to produce in-depth policy briefs.
Conducts in-depth research on policy recommendations from the Affordable Housing Production Task Force (AHPTF) and the Delaware Interagency Collaborative to End Homelessness (or any other committee as requested).
Completes research and literature reviews for Policy & Planning and/or DSHA staff.
Investigates our agencys ability and capacity to apply for grants; participates as needed in grant process.
Leads Policy & Planning in the creation and publication of the Market Value Analysis (MVA) Report.
Works with the Legislative Liaison assisting the Chief Strategy Advisor with the DSHA Summer Intern Program.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES

Knowledge of the general operations and procedures of DSHA HUD Federal and State programs and properties.
Ability to orient other employees and explain organizational policies rules regulations and procedures.
Knowledge of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developments (HUDs) housing programs.
Familiarity with affordable housing policy and programs especially as it relates to Public Housing programs.
Ability to analyze federal legislation and regulations.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of federal policy and rulemaking procedures and processes.
Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and stay up to date on relevant topics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One year of professional experience in government academia data & analytics public policy social services community development or a closely related field.
A bachelors degree in public policy public administration economics or social science is preferred but comparable experience or education will be considered.
Demonstrated research skills including the ability to synthesize research into summarized memos.
Experience coordinating projects between multiple stakeholders in educational and professional settings.
Knowledge of or interest in affordable housing homelessness housing policy and market trends is preferred.
Strong computer skills (e.g. MS Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook).

THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREENING AND A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE.

BENEFITS

These include up to 15 vacation days and 15 sick day leave accrual up to 13 paid holidays ayear liberal retirement benefitsimmediate accessto paid health short- and long-term disability and life insurance plans and voluntary dental vision and various supplemental benefit options.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:Applications must be completed by theclosing dateon ourwebsite(Click onAbout UsEmployment Click Here to View All Current OpeningsSelect job Scroll Down & Click Apply Now.) Contact: e-mail:

DSHA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

As an equal opportunity employer DSHA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the application of all persons 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.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Please call DSHA at 302.739.4263 or 888.363.8808 with any questions or requests. TTY/ ASCII/ VOICE/VCO users may utilize the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 800.676.3777.

DIRECT DEPOSIT OF PAY IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO AGREE TO PARTICIPATE IN DIRECT DEPOSIT WILL RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. DSHA HAS A LAG PAY SYSTEM.

Required Experience:

DescriptionJOB VACANCYRESEARCH SPECIALISTENTRY LEVEL SALARY: $52815.00 - FULL-TIMEOFFICE LOCATION: Wilmington and/or DoverOPENING DATE: 02/18/2026 CLOSING DATE: 03/04/2026Looking for a career with excellent benefitsAs part of the DSHA team you will haveimmediate access to health vision and de...