Review Vacancy
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $79325 to $100342 Annually
Street Address Division of Data Analytics Services/Bureau of Data Insight and Research/ Data Distribution Unit
One Commerce Plaza Rm. 820
Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: one year of permanent service as a Data Analyst 1 OR bachelor’s degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, and three 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.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Insurance, Medicaid preferred, 1 year of SQL experience working with large datasets preferred, 2 years of supervising experience.
Duties Description produces business intelligence solutions by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports; devises methods for identifying data patterns and trends in data sources; assesses data structures and how they can be used to produce desired reports; researches new data sources and analytical tools, and recommends solutions; conducts or coordinates tests to ensure that business intelligence solutions are consistent with defined needs; tests, validates, and reformulates models to ensure accurate prediction of outcomes of interest; drafts new functions or applications in programming languages to conduct analyses; creates written reports and effectively communicates/presents results; and may supervise lower level staff.
Additional Comments Performing data analytics related to CMS reporting and a wide array of other recurring reports, including populating, and updating the reports on a regular schedule, and also preparing visualizations on aspects of those reports, under the direction of the Data Distribution Unit lead.
Developing expertise in program areas, supported by recurring reports, and notifying Data Distribution lead of policy/program changes that could impact recurring reports.
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
Supervising and developing Data Analyst I staff and contract resources to ensure ongoing high-quality performance.
Responding to emerging priorities and follow up requests to recurring reports; maintaining schedule for regular CMS reporting.
Assessing Medicaid data structures and how they can be used to produce data for CMS reporting, and other recurring reports; researching new data sources and analytical tools, and recommending solutions.
Coordinating with Data Distribution Unit lead to collect program requirements, translate requirements to technical documentation, and compile methodology/code for new recurring reports.
"Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.. "
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Name Human Resources Management Group, JGL/DA2/78131
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference JGL/DA2/78131 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, JGL/DA2/78131, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.