Review Vacancy
AgencyGeneral Services, Office of
TitleData Analyst 1 - VID 191102
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Duties:
•Perform data analysis, cleaning, and ad-hoc reporting for assigned business units.
•Coordinate with supervisor to collect business requirements and convert requirements into technical documentation.
•Review business unit data structures to determine ability to create advanced data analytic reporting.
•Conduct analysis of data using advanced data analysis and statistical techniques.
•Establish partnerships with business units to identify business unit needs and coordinate with supervisor to address needs.
•Respond to business unit issues and assist to address new initiatives.
•Prepare data visualization and reports for management.
•Develop reports, visualizations, dashboards, scorecards, and queries for use by analysts and business users.
•Identify data trends and identify programs’ risks based on these trends.
•Translate technical data into lay terms.
•Compile other ad-hoc data analyses based on current needs and executive management priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
•Experience with design software (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) and applying design principles to projects.
•Familiarity with web accessibility principles and relevant laws and standards, including WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), Section 508, and EN 301 549.
•Proficiency in using accessibility checking tools.
•Experience quality checking reports, dashboards, and other publications with data from multiple sources.
•Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
•Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and solve data-driven problems.
•Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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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 data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, 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.
Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Data Analyst 1, SG-18.
NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.
Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.
For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.