Data Analyst 3

New York State Department of Civil Service; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work options

Job summary

New York State Department of Civil Service is seeking a Data Analyst 3 in the Office of Strategic Planning and Innovation. The role oversees data and dashboards, guides staff, and shapes the agency’s strategic reporting and performance metrics.

You will provide BI solutions across Oracle and non-Oracle systems, analyze data patterns, and supervise a Data Analyst 2 while coordinating with executive leadership and Governor’s staff.

Qualifications

• Nine years of experience in data visualization, statistical models and data mining tools.
• Substitutions: an associate’s degree may substitute for two years of general experience; or a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years; a master’s degree may substitute for one year; or a Ph.D. may substitute for two years.
• Your degree must be from an accredited institution; if earned outside the US, independent equivalency verification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data and dashboard development for the Office of Strategic Planning and Innovation.
• Manage staff in developing reports for department executives and Governor’s staff.
• Collaborate with program administrators on agency-wide reports and strategic plans.
• Provide business intelligence solutions for data in DCS Oracle and non-Oracle systems and identify data patterns and trends.
• Research analytics tools and recommend solutions; validate predictive models for accuracy.
• Direct staff in creating data sets, analyzing data and producing written reports.
• Identify training needs for Data Analyst 2 and Data Analyst 1 staff; supervise Data Analyst 2.

Skills

Data visualization

Statistical models

Data mining tools

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Tools

Oracle

NYSTEP

NYBEAS

StateJobs

ELMS

Job description

Duties Description

The Office of Strategic Planning and Innovation performs management activities designed to set priorities, focus energy and resources, strengthen operations, and ensure that employees and other stakeholders are working together to achieve measurable results. This office is providing project oversight for several initiatives that will transform the way the Department delivers services to partner agencies and to the public, and this position will play an important role in ensuring the success of these modernization efforts.

Description

The Office of Strategic Planning and Innovation performs management activities designed to set priorities, focus energy and resources, strengthen operations, and ensure that employees and other stakeholders are working together to achieve measurable results. This office is providing project oversight for several initiatives that will transform the way the Department delivers services to partner agencies and to the public, and this position will play an important role in ensuring the success of these modernization efforts.

Duties

Under the direction of the Data Analyst 4, the Data Analyst 3 will be responsible for overseeing data and dashboard in the Office of Strategic Planning and Innovation within the Department of Civil Service. The Data Analyst 3 duties in Office of Strategic Planning and Innovation will include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage staff in the development of reports for department executives and the Governor’s staff.
• Collaborate with program administrators in the completion of agency wide reports.
• Oversee staff in the development of the Department of Civil Service (DCS) strategic plan and monitoring associated metrics.
• Provide business intelligence solutions for data in DCS Oracle and non-Oracle systems, such as NYSTEP, NYBEAS, StateJobs and ELMS and devise methods to identify data patterns and trends.
• Research analytics tools and recommend solutions.
• Validate that any predictive models provide accurate outcomes.
• Identify proposed system changes that will impact data analysis efforts and propose solutions.
• Direct staff in creating data sets, analyzing data and creating written reports.
• Identify training needs and solutions for Data Analyst 2 and Data Analyst 1 staff.
• Directly supervise a Data Analyst 2.

Non-competitve Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Nine years of experience in data visualization, statistical models and data mining tools.

Substitutions: 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.

• Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the NYS Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service. This information can also be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

Reassignment Qualifications

Current Department of Civil Service employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as a Data Analyst 3.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional Comments

#TeamCivilService is growing and is looking for motivated, forward-thinking employees to join our team to build a dynamic workforce. The Department of Civil Service is undertaking several initiatives to transform the way the agency delivers services to our partner agencies and to the public, and we are excited to be adding new members to the team. In addition to joining a growing team and agency, employees will also receive a comprehensive benefits package.

The Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, serving approximately 150,000 employees. Our mission is to build tomorrow's workforce today by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce. We lead and deliver world-class workforce management strategies by providing innovative solutions based on merit, fitness, and equality of opportunity.

Among Its Duties, The Department

• Partners with State agencies to offer workforce recruitment and placement services, including developing minimum qualifications, classifying positions, developing civil service examinations, and administering performance assessment tests.
• Administers the New York State Health Insurance Program (https://www.cs.ny.gov/nyship/), one of the largest public employer health insurance programs in the nation, serving more than 1.2 million lives.
• Assists municipal agencies with civil service administration of more than 360,000 local government employees.
• Oversees the Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities (https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/) to place individuals with disabilities in State jobs and the New New York Leaders Initiative Student Intern Program. (https://nysinternships.cs.ny.gov/nnyl/)

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING

DCS employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with DCS Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Department of Civil Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to [e-mail]