Description

Duties Description

Under the supervision of a Data Analyst 2, the Data Analyst 1 will be assigned to the Data Analytics Unit within the Division of Human Rights (DHR) performing tasks related to data analysis, data interpretation, and data management in support of agency operations. Duties will include, but not be limited to:

Draft technical requirements and data definitions for agency support operations across the agency;
Review current procedures and recommend improvements to achieve agency goals;
Perform data extraction and aggregation to ensure data quality;
Collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and build models in support of analytic use cases;
Assist in performing root cause analysis and trend identification of agency support operations;
Evaluate data sources to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability;
Summarize results of analysis in written reports to supervisors and leadership; and,
Support the development and creation of business intelligence solutions to support analysis of agency operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, and either: satisfactory completion of a two-year traineeship or two years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.

Substitution: A master’s degree in the above fields may substitute for one year of the specialized experience. A Ph.D. in the above fields may substitute for two years of the specialized experience.

Additional Comments

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 College Savings Program

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NYS Division of Human Rights

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