Junior Data Analyst

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Department of Correction (DOC) seeks a Data Analyst to support data-driven decision-making across the organization. You will collect, clean, and analyze datasets from various sources, and help prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.

The role emphasizes skills in Python, SQL, and data visualization with Tableau or Dash, and includes KPI development, data governance tasks, and collaboration with senior analysts to identify trends and improvement

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in community work or related duties; or
• High school graduation and six years of related experience; or
• Education/experience equivalent to the above with at least one year of qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from multiple sources.
• Develop and track KPIs to monitor department performance.
• Perform descriptive statistics and regression analyses.
• Support the creation of reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Help identify trends and patterns to inform decision-making.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data visualization

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Cloud computing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tableau

Dash

Pandas/NumPy

Matplotlib/Seaborn

Job description

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City's evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The Office of Management, Analysis, and Planning (OMAP) is seeking a motivated and skilled Data Analyst to join our team. This role supports data-driven decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess good analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to work with data to identify key information and assist in informing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large and complex datasets from various sources.
• Contribute to the development and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor department performance.

• Perform descriptive statistical analysis on data.
• Conduct statistical analysis, including descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and other relevant methods.

• Support the creation of reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate data findings to stakeholders.

• Help identify trends and patterns in data to contribute to decision-making and highlight areas for improvement.

Data Visualization

• Create clear and informative data visualizations using tools such as Dash and Tableau.
• Communicate data effectively through visual representations.

Data Exploration & Support

• Assist in exploring data for insights and potential relationships.
• Support more senior analysts in data-related tasks.

Data Management & Quality

• Assist in maintaining automated reports and dashboards.
• Participate in data validation and cleansing processes to ensure data quality.
• Contribute to the implementation of data governance policies and procedures.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Python: Strong programming skills in Python, including data manipulation, analysis, and visualization libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn). - Expertise in SQL and experience with relational databases. - Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Dash). - Experience in developing, deploying, and automating server-based resources such as reports and dashboards. - Proficiency with data analysis and statistical modeling. - Experience with cloud computing platforms is a plus. - Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong ability to coordinate and track multiple deliverables, tasks, and dependencies.

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.

$62,868.00 - $72,298.00