Remote Policy Research & Data Analytics Specialist

Office of the NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State pension

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The Office of the New York State Comptroller is seeking a Policy Analyst in the Division of Local Government and School Accountability. The incumbent will produce reports and deliverables to inform local policymaking, with emphasis on quantitative analysis, writing, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities include evaluating data, presenting findings in reports and charts, and performing background research to contextualize issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with nine semester credits in statistics, econometrics, economics, or data analysis as specified for trainee/position.
• Non-Competitive Qualifications under NY HELPS for appointment, depending on level.
• Salary levels vary by trainee vs full performance levels SG-14/16/18 as stated in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and analyzing economic, financial, and other data
• Sharing findings in reports, charts, and presentations
• Conducting background research and synthesizing information to provide context on issues studied
• Responding to requests for information and analysis

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Writing

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree with six+ statistics/econometrics/data analysis courses

Bachelor’s degree with statistics, data science, or data modeling and 1 year of research experience

Bachelor’s degree with statistics, econometrics, data analysis and 2 years of professional research experience

Job description

The Office of the New York State Comptroller is seeking a Policy Analyst in the Division of Local Government and School Accountability. The incumbent will produce reports and deliverables to inform local policymaking, with emphasis on quantitative analysis, writing, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities include evaluating data, presenting findings in reports and charts, and performing background research to contextualize issues.