Data Analyst 1 (SG-18), Data Analyst Trainee 2 (SG-16), Data Analyst 1 (SG-18) Item# 00777

The Office of the NYS Comptroller, led by Thomas P. DiNapoli, is seeking a Data Analyst 1 to evaluate government programs and assess risks associated with them. The role involves researching data sources, analyzing and interpreting data, and presenting findings to management with conclusions and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Use technical and analytical skills to evaluate a range of government programs and program areas including policy, procedures, operations, objectives and cost effectiveness to determine actual or potential risk
• Research, identify, and evaluate data sources to determine reliability or usability limitations
• Collect, manipulate, analyze, and interpret data, and present results to supervision, covering conclusions and recommendations based on evaluations made

Skills

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Data or Computer Science, Informatics, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
• A bachelor's degree in Data or Computer Science, Informatics, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field AND one (1) year of experience in Data Visualization, and Statistical Models and Data Mining tools
• A master's degree or higher in Data or Computer Science, Informatics, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
• A bachelor's degree in Data or Computer Science, Informatics, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field AND two (2) year of experience in Data Visualization, and Statistical Models and Data Mining tools
• A master's degree in Data or Computer Science, Informatics, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field AND one (1) year of experience in Data Visualization, and Statistical Models and Data Mining tools
• A Ph.D. in Data or Computer Science, Informatics, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Proficient at conducting data processing, data formatting, and data analysis
• Have computer programming experience (e.g., R, Python, Java, C++)
• Strong critical thinking and professional judgement
• Strong analytical thinker with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively in a dynamic team environment

Benefits

• A state pension with vesting after five years’ service
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Holiday and paid time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• A committed continuous learning environment
• Informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
• And much more

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