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# Data Analyst 2

- **Company:** NYS Governor's Office of Employee Relations
- **Location:** Schenectady, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,582 - $114,585
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Software Documentation, Data Architecture, Data Validation, Data Dictionary, Data Files, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Mining, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Metadata, Pivot Tables, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAS (Software), SQL Databases, Data Strategy, Information Technology, Data Lineage, Data Analytics, Data Management
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://statejobsny.com/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=228603

## About the Role

Strong analytic and data management skills, including dataset and code documentation. Knowledge of data governance frameworks, data life cycle management, data architecture components, data warehousing principles, and ETL pipelines. Experience working with large relational health care datasets. Proficient in the use of SAS or SQL, Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point. Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment., Minimum Qualifications 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 degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, may substitute for one year of general experience or a Ph.D. in these fields may substitute for two years of general experience.

Additional Comments * The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.

## Description

Duties Description The Data Analyst 2 will work in the Data Integration and Governance Team of the Division of Data Strategy and Management, Bureau of Data Analytics, Integration, and Governance under the direction of the Data Integration and Governance Team Lead to build high-quality data products that are collaborative, aligned with policy, and proactively inform decision making.
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Contribute to the creation of data assets to support the needs of OPWDD.
· Support the standardization of data governance across OPWDD.
· Help document, implement, and promote data governance policies and best practices within the agency.
· Assist and collaborate on various projects with NYS Information Technology Services and other stakeholders.
· Compile reports on data governance activities, including data quality assessments and compliance checks.
· Participate in ongoing efforts to enhance data governance practices, understand agency data needs, and improve overall data quality.
· Contribute to the documentation and testing of OPWDD data modernization efforts.
· Assist in the development and maintenance of data dictionaries, business glossaries, metadata, data standards, and data lineage documentation.
· Conduct data validation and quality checks, identify anomalies, and work with staff to resolve issues.
· Design and execute analyses to answer business and operational questions using a variety of approaches (tabulations, visualizations, predictive and retrospective analysis, statistical models, etc.).
· Write clear and concise results summaries for policy, clinical, and technical audiences.
· Assist in integrating data from various sources, including data warehouses, billing systems, eligibility systems, etc.
· Perform other duties and special projects as required., * Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).