Data Analyst 1/Trainee at NYS Office of Information Technology Services

Description

Duties Description

Under the direction of an Information Technology Architect 2, within the Human Resources (HR) Department, the Data Analyst 1, SG-18, will be responsible for drafting technical requirements and data definitions to aid in the transparency of the data models and data stored in the current HR systems. The position will require the creation of new data procedures as well as proposed improvements to existing procedures. This position will provide enhancement of data extraction and aggregation from various HR systems to ensure the proper flow of data and aid in improved consistency of data among HR systems across New York State.

Specific Duties Shall Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Monitor data imports from the source systems into the HR systems.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, anomalies or areas of opportunity to utilize data more effectively.
• Develop, maintain, and update dashboards, ad hoc reports, and visualizations to support HR and agency reporting needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data needs, meet project objectives, and streamline data collection processes.
• Document methodologies, data definitions, and processes clearly for future reference and team awareness.
• Coordinate data migration, data integration, and quality assurance initiatives as needed.
• Implement data reliability checks, including validations, anomaly detection, and alerting for identified issues.
• Collaborate with developers to retrieve data via secure APIs, design caching and refresh strategies, and optimize performance.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Data Analyst 1 (Salary Grade 18)

• Non-competitive: six years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.
  
  

Data Analyst Trainee 1 (equated to salary grade 14)

• Non-competitive: two years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.
  
  

Data Analyst Trainee 2 (equated to salary grade 16)

• Non-competitive: four 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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Preference for candidates holding relevant technology analyst certification, including but not limited to:

• At least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, analytics, or data science.
• Strong SQL skills.
• Experience integrating with diverse data sources, relational databases such as Postgres or SQL Server, flat files, APIs, and cloud object storage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively document and relay issues to cross-functional teams for resolution.
• Demonstrated proficiency using data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SAS, R, or Python).
  
  

Please Note

Additional Comments

• Appointment to this position and continued employment with the agency is contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining New York State residency within six months of hiring.
• Appointment to this position is not final until all agency approvals have been granted
  
  

ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

Some positions may require fingerprinting.

Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.

If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay. to permanent non- competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

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.
• 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.
  
  

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.