StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleProgram Research Specialist 2 - Item #07380(2)

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $42986 to $71980 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates must currently be reachable on the Program Research Specialist 2, SG-18 list OR be eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description Research and Statistical Analysis

· Participate in research studies.

· Implement and monitor research and data collection projects.

· Assist in the design and oversee the systems and procedures aimed at preventing the reporting, calculating or paying inappropriate or incorrect retirement/disability/death benefits.

· Create, test and implement technological tools that aid in the processing of determinations and other compliance related issues.

· Perform data matches and data mining techniques.

· Write data analysis and data collection queries for the Retirement System using data analysis tools such as SQL, ACL and Arbutus.

· Collect and analyze data to identify areas where employers participating in the Retirement System are not complying with Retirement Systems criteria.

· Compare data trends over time or provide comparatives between different segments of NYSLRS business units using analytical procedures.

· Draft reports containing the findings of research and analysis, including a summary of evidence and a conclusion.

Strategic Initiatives

· New York Codes, Rules and Regulations related to the workings of the NYSLRS’ employers.

· Study the proposed and enacted legislation to determine the impact on employers participating in NYSLRS.

· Review enacted legislation to enable employers of NYSLRS to comply with the changes.

· Study the changes from MEBEL to PeopleSoft to determine the impact of the changes on the Retirement System operational groups.

· Assist in the development of recommendations for effecting compliance of other Retirement Services operational bureaus with NYSLRS requirements.

· Assist in the development of recommendations to assist other Retirement Services’ operational groups meet their goals and objectives.

Provide Training and Technical Assistance

· Participate in providing technical assistance to Retirement System operational Units to develop revised processes to meet the changing criteria/needs of the Retirement System.

· Participate in providing technical assistance to employers participating in the Retirement System as needed.

· Provide on-the-job training to Bureau staff as needed.

Planning and Communication

· Assist with planning and development of research topics and policy recommendations.

· Develop and implement appropriate analytical methods, study procedures and methods of presenting research projects.

· Interact with other Retirement System operational units’ representatives in a clear, concise and professional manner.

· Draft correspondence and other communication, as requested by the Unit Manager.

Additional Comments Desired Competencies

· Possess an excellent working knowledge of all the Division’s processes (including membership, retirement, arrears, tier reinstatement and benefit calculations).

· Have a working knowledge of applicable databases including MEBEL, Pension Integrity Employer Reporting (PIER), Elected and Appointed Officials Reporting (EAOR) and Independent Contractor versus Employee (ICE),

· Understand, identify and apply statistical analysis tools, as appropriate.

· Possess excellent written and oral communication.

· Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.

· Possess a strong familiarity with Microsoft software (i.e., WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS).

· Possess strong critical thinking skills.

· Ability to develop interpersonal relationships throughout Retirement System Bureaus.

· Must be flexible and adaptable.

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

Name Janelle Manzer

Telephone (518) 474-5182

Fax (518) 486-6723

Email Address recruit@osc.state.ny.us

Address

Street 110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

Notes on Applyingnterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to recruit@osc.ny.gov no later than April 2, 2020. Please reference Item # 07380(2)-GOER-JAM when responding. The GOER vacancy # should not be included.