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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/18/25

Applications Due07/03/25

Vacancy ID190563

NY HELPNo

AgencyHuman Rights, Division of

TitleData Analyst 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Agency Building 1, 2nd Floor, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12220

Duties Description Under the supervision of a Data Analyst 2, the Data Analyst 1 will be assigned to the Data Analytics Unit within the Division of Human Rights (DHR) performing tasks related to data analysis, data interpretation, and data management in support of agency operations. Duties will include, but not be limited to:
• Draft technical requirements and data definitions for agency support operations across the agency;
• Review current procedures and recommend improvements to achieve agency goals;
• Perform data extraction and aggregation to ensure data quality;
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and build models in support of analytic use cases;
• Assist in performing root cause analysis and trend identification of agency support operations;
• Evaluate data sources to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability;
• Summarize results of analysis in written reports to supervisors and leadership; and,
• Support the development and creation of business intelligence solutions to support analysis of agency operations.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, and either: satisfactory completion of a two-year traineeship or two years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.

*Substitution: A master’s degree in the above fields may substitute for one year of the specialized experience. A Ph.D. in the above fields may substitute for two years of the specialized experience.

Additional Comments We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 College Savings Program

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources / LB

Telephone

Fax

Email Address HrResumes@dhr.ny.gov

Address

Street Agency Building 1 Floor 2

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics to: HRresumes@dhr.ny.gov and indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.

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