Analyst

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 101,000; Full time

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Job summary

The NYC Administration for Children’s Services is seeking an Analyst on the Research and Innovation Team in the Family Services Division. This role supports a portfolio of prevention strategy, research, and project development, coordinating with internal and external partners to inform policy and program design.

Under supervision, the analyst conducts qualitative and quantitative research, drafts memos and reports, and helps advance cross-divisional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physical, biological, environmental science or public health (Assignment I).
• Doctorate with 1+ year supervisory/leadership experience or Master's with 3+ years research experience (Assignment II).
• Equivalent combinations with at least a master's degree and relevant experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to support policy and research efforts.
• Synthesize findings and communicate recommendations to leadership.
• Draft memos, reports, briefings, and presentations for internal/external partners.
• Gather information from diverse sources to inform policy/program development.
• Assist in designing new prevention-related initiatives.
• Support cross-divisional convenings and collect feedback.

Skills

Excellent communication

Research design

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy communication

Strategic thinking

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Doctorate degree (preferred for higher levels)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Tableau

Adobe Acrobat

Google Workspace

SurveyMonkey

Airtable

Visio

Job description

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $87,743.00 - $100,904.00

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.

The NYC Administration for Children’s Services is seeking an outstanding candidate to serve as an Analyst on the Research and Innovation Team in the Family Services Division (FSD). FSD and its network of contracted providers deliver community-based services across NYC to improve safety, well-being, and permanency for thousands of families each year.

The Research and Innovation team in FSD oversees a portfolio of multi-stakeholder (internal, intergovernmental, and external) prevention strategy, improvement, research, and innovation projects. The team also lends project management support to cross-divisional teams with expertise in a wide range of topic areas to design and implement projects. This includes a mix of service provider, legal, finance, procurement, compliance, policy/regulation (city, state, and federal), technology, and data analysis stakeholder groups and topic areas.

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Research and Innovation, with latitude for independent decision-making, the primary responsibilities of the Analyst will include, but not be limited to:

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, including literature reviews, interviews, and data analysis, to support FSD’s policy and research efforts.
• Synthesize research findings and communicating evidence-based recommendations to FSD and cross-divisional leadership
• Draft memos, reports, briefings, presentations, and other documents for internal and external partners.
• Gather information from a variety of sources and partners (e.g. desk research/document/budget review, meetings with ACS staff, interviews/surveys with providers, families) to inform policy and/or program development
• Assist in the design/development of new initiatives related to the provision of prevention services
• Participate in and supporting FSD and cross-divisional convenings with various partners to collect feedback and advance projects
• Act as a strategic thought partner to the team to solve problems and address project needs as they arise.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

The Administration for Children’s Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing access to all individuals. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Simone Campbell at [e-mail] or 212-676-6955.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

Minimum Qualifications

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or

2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:

Probationary Period

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated education, experience, and interest in services for children, youth, and families. Knowledge of New York City child welfare preferred.
• Experience conducting research, analyzing data, reviewing and interpreting policy, and presenting findings to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse, multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible, a team player, diplomatic, and curious, with the ability to accept and incorporate feedback
• Highly organized and attentive to detail
• Commitment to advancing equity and justice and to incorporating lived experience into the work.
• Experience with and comfortable using the following computer programs: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, Power Point, Publisher, Visio, IE) Tableau Adobe Acrobat Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Chrome) Survey Monkey (or other survey program), Airtable

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.