Data Analyst 2

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telecommuting up to 50% remote

ERS retirement system

PSLF

529 College Savings Programs

Job summary

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation seeks a Data Analyst 2 to join the Division of Budget. You will convert financial education related data, support reports and policy documents, and collaborate with staff to inform decisions.

Responsibilities include analyzing grants and scholarships spending, maintaining databases, and supervising at least one Data Analyst 1. Strong Excel and statistical modeling skills are required.

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 may substitute for one year of experience; a Ph.D. may substitute for two years.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor grants and scholarships spending and trends to draw conclusions, recommend improvements, prepare forecasting projections, and produce fiscal reports.
• Serve as the finance liaison to the Division of Budget, conducting financial analysis including budget modifications, costing requests, and savings proposals.
• Maintain databases on grants and scholarships expenditures.
• Performs ad hoc reporting and analysis as necessary.
• Supervise subordinate staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Must have strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience in statistical analysis, particularly predictive modeling.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Forecasting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data-related field

Tools

SAS

SQL

R

Python

Microsoft Excel

Job 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

• Analyze and monitor grants and scholarships spending and trends to draw conclusions, recommend improvements, prepare forecasting projections, and produce fiscal reports.
• Serve as the finance liaison to the Division of Budget, conducting financial analysis including budget modifications, costing requests, and savings proposals.
• Maintain databases on grants and scholarships expenditures.
• Performs ad hoc reporting and analysis as necessary.
• Supervise subordinate staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Must have strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience in statistical analysis, particularly predictive modeling.
• Attention to detail and able to work independently and think critically.
• Develop relationships with external entities for data collaboration and triangulation.
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties, overseeing and supervising the work of at least one Data Analyst 1.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.