Position Information

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AgencyState, Department of

TitleData Analyst 1/Trainee - Vacancy ID# 217977

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12231

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Data Analyst 1/2 Trainee in Agency Transformation will include but are not limited to the following:
• Lead or facilitate activities with business units to develop and build models in support of analytic use cases such as logic models that enable program managers to define indicators for policy evaluation and monitoring.
• Draft technical requirements and data definitions in collaboration with data stewards as needed to fulfill data cataloging requirements defined in the department's Data Steward Handbook.
• Provide input on current approaches to data analytics and use by participating in process improvement exercises such as Kaizen, major initiative planning, and internal audits, and recommending approaches to address associated data management issues.
• Develop solutions for data extraction, aggregation, and quality checking in collaboration with program data stewards.
• Create, support, maintain and incrementally improve internally developed data management systems using tools available to the department, which include or are likely to include Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Dynamics, and ESRI ArcGIS Online.
• Collaborate with data stewards and stakeholders they identify to support trend identification and root cause analysis, summarize results, and create written reports, developing tools and guides that enable them to build, maintain, and use these business supports with increasing autonomy.
• Assist with preparation of self-guided training materials and development/execution of interactive training activities to improve staff data literacy, especially those oriented toward cultivating technical skills among the department's designated data stewards.
• Assist data stewards to define, select, and apply retention policies for each registered data asset {ACA §57.05).
• Review each program's inventory of data assets in the department's data catalog and work with data stewards and other stakeholders to address any deficiencies with respect to department policies or state data cataloging mandates {Budget Bulletin L-1230).
• Participate in statewide Data Community of Practice established by Division of Budget and other relevant communities of practice

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Four years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools and satisfactory completion of a two-year traineeship; OR six years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.

*Substitution: An associate’s degree may substitute for two years of general experience; or a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of general experience. A master’s degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, may substitute for one year of general experience; or a Ph.D. in these fields may substitute for two years of general experience.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

55 B/C APPOINTMENT: This position is eligible for 55B/C designation and candidates with 55B/C eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet any open competitive minimum qualifications and must submit their current 55B/C eligibility letter along with their application.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to explain methods concisely, and clearly, results, conclusions of data analysis
• Education or experience in development or administration of training activities
• Education or experience in facilitation, conflict management, or related discipline
• Certification in Microsoft Power Platform (PL-900, PL-200,PL-300, PL-400 or equivalent)


It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources / DK

Telephone 5184742752

Fax 518-402-3656

Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov

Address

Street 99 Washington Avenue

Suite 1150

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12231

 

Notes on ApplyingContact Tab:
Name: Human Resources / DK
Telephone: 518-474-2752
Fax: 518-402-3656
Email Address: HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov
Address:
Street: 99 Washington Avenue
Suite 1150
City: Albany
State: NY
Zip Code: 12231

Notes on Applying:

If you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, resume, degree/transcript, and New York State Part 1 Application (https://dos.ny.gov/employment-opportunities) to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. Please include Title, Location and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of your email.