Remote Policy Research Analyst - Local Government Data

State Comptroller, Office of the; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Comptroller's Division of Local Government and School Accountability in Albany seeks a Program Research Specialist to produce analytical deliverables informing local policymaking. You will evaluate economic and financial data, conduct background research, and respond to requests for analysis.

This full-time role with telecommuting eligibility requires a Bachelor's degree with statistics/economics/data analysis credits and 1–2 years of research experience, plus strong written

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional research experience performing data collection, manipulation, and quantitative analysis.
• Strong analytical, empirical analysis, and statistical inference abilities.
• Strong data skills in data preparation, analysis, and visualization.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to synthesize and present information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Produce reports and analytical deliverables to inform local policymaking.
• Evaluate economic and financial data to inform decisions.
• Conduct background research and synthesize findings.
• Respond to requests for analysis and information with clear conclusions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Statistical inference

Data visualization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with statistics/economics/data analysis credits

Job description

The New York State Comptroller's Division of Local Government and School Accountability in Albany seeks a Program Research Specialist to produce analytical deliverables informing local policymaking. You will evaluate economic and financial data, conduct background research, and respond to requests for analysis.

This full-time role with telecommuting eligibility requires a Bachelor's degree with statistics/economics/data analysis credits and 1–2 years of research experience, plus strong written