Description
Duties Description
Working under the supervision of the Data Analyst 3, the Data Analyst 2 will work closely with the staff within HESC and the Division of Budget, to conduct the conversion of financial education related data that will help inform business/policy decisions and be incorporated into various internal and external reports and publications.
Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
- Identify, analyze, mine, parse and cleanse data related to NYS or national education and/or higher education spending, trends, and outcomes.
- Convene with individuals representing college campuses, academic partners and state agencies for data collection and validation; interpret data and communicate results.
- Compare quantitative and statistical analyses on large, complicative sets of education data.
- Review data for quality assurance.
- Utilize and maintain an internal master reporting repository that includes data sources, and metadata.
- Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in data sources; assess data structures and how they can be used to produce desired reports.
- Identify trends in data and identify risks in programs based on these trends.
- Create and present data visualizations using dashboards, graphs, charts and other visual representation of data for use in print and online. Contribute to the development of reports and publications.
- Translate technical data into lay terms.
- Create and deliver reports and analyses as requested.
- Compile other ad-hoc data analysis based on current needs and executive management priorities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or related field; and three years of experience in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.
A master’s degree in the above fields may substitute for one year of experience. A Ph.D. may substitute for two years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong quantitative skills, and experience utilizing analytic methods and tools such as Microsoft Excel, SAS and SQL (or R, Python)
- Experience working with large datasets, confidential data, and relational databases.
- Experience creating financial reports.
- Knowledge of financial concepts, including budget forecasting and costing
- Must be able to work well under pressure and adjust to changing deadlines/priorities and handle multiple tasks assigned.
- Strong communication skills and ability to simplify difficult technical concepts.
Additional Comments
NYS is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually, plus two (2) floating holidays
- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
- Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for CSEA or PEF; up to eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
- Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
- Initially positions will work full-time in the office and a hybrid telecommuting schedule of up to 50% remote work can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview .
Health Care Benefits
- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
- New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
- NYS Deferred Compensation
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- And many more.
