Research Scientist 2 - Data & Policy Analytics

DGS Office of External Affairs; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Education Department seeks a Research Scientist 2 to conduct research, evaluation, and advanced data analysis for the Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) Initiative. The role involves translating stakeholder needs into research questions, designing and implementing studies, performing data quality assessments, and developing reports and visualizations.

The incumbent will support evidence-based policy decisions by working with linked datasets across education, workforce,

Qualifications

• Advanced statistical methodologies including predictive, multivariate, longitudinal, and causal inference.
• Experience with data quality assessment, validation, integration, and linked data environments.
• Ability to develop reports, dashboards, visualizations and communicate complex findings to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, evaluation, and advanced data analysis for SLDS.
• Translate stakeholder needs into research questions and design studies.
• Perform data quality assessments and data validation.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings.
• Support evidence-based policy decisions with linked cross-sector datasets.
• Collaborate with education, workforce, health, and human services data partners.

Skills

Predictive analytics

Multivariate analysis

Longitudinal analysis

Causal inference

Data quality assessment

Data validation

Data integration

Linked data environments

Reports & dashboards

Data visualization

Communication to diverse audiences

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution

Ph.D. substitution

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

The New York State Education Department seeks a Research Scientist 2 to conduct research, evaluation, and advanced data analysis for the Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) Initiative. The role involves translating stakeholder needs into research questions, designing and implementing studies, performing data quality assessments, and developing reports and visualizations.

The incumbent will support evidence-based policy decisions by working with linked datasets across education, workforce,