Data Analyst 2 (OSIM)

Duties Description Under the direction of the Director of the Office of Strategic Information Management, the Data Analyst 2 provides cross-division support of activities relating systems analysis, design, and implementation to ensure metrics are captured and are actionable in support of Agency activities. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Assist in design of visualizations, maps, and dashboards, using EHR and visualization tools (e.g., NetSmart, Tableau) for public and internal use.
• Gather information from various sources, including databases, spreadsheets, APIs, and other repositories.
• Advise on requirements for development of new data systems and applications.
• Scrub, filter, and preprocess data to remove inconsistencies, errors, and missing values.
• Convert raw data into usable formats by performing tasks such as normalization, aggregation, and restructuring.
• Recommend actions and strategies based on data analysis to optimize performance and achieve business objectives.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports, presentations, and summaries of data analysis findings to management and other relevant parties.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data analysis through self-study and professional development activities.
• Document data analysis methodologies, processes, and outcomes for future reference and knowledge sharing.
• Summarize and interpret historical data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Understand statistical information software (SAS, Excel, R) to select/provide data analyses of OASAS systems or other related databases.
• Provide advanced geographic information systems (GIS) analysis as appropriate.
• Play a key role in developing and communicating Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for providers, programs, Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs), and the agency.
• Respond to requests from Agency staff and external stakeholders.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

This position requires travel (approximately 25%) occasionally to areas that may not be served by public transportation.

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: seven years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.

*Substitution: An associate’s degree may substitute for two years of general experience; or a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of general experience. A master’s, may substitute for five years of general experience; a JD may substitute for six years; or a Ph.D. in these fields may substitute for seven years of general experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Excel, Visio, Tableau, JIRA, SCRUM experience helpful.
• Experience working with large datasets; including importing, merging data, and validation.
• Comfortable with presenting and explaining data analyses methods and results to both technical and public audiences.
• Able to respond to requests quickly and manage multiple priorities.

Additional Comments The salary range listed for this posting reflects the full range for this graded position, factoring in annual performance advances based on satisfactory annual performance reviews. Candidates with no previous State service will begin at the hiring rate (starting rate of the salary range) listed above, plus any applicable Location Pay/Geographic Pay/Shift Pay differentials.

Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.

Generous benefits package, which may include: medical, dental and vision coverage; NYS Employees Retirement System (pension); optional Deferred Compensation Program; tuition assistance; generous paid leave benefits; compensation for 13 State holidays per year; access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs; and Flex Spending Accounts.

Telecommuting may be discussed as part of the interview process.