Data Analyst 2

Description
Duties Description
The Actuarial Department is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to be a part of Research & Analytics team. The successful candidate will exhibit a high degree of flexibility, ability to learn new tools and methods of analysis, and have a strong commitment to performing high quality analyses.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Collaborate with other departments in support of their analytic needs and create written reports and effectively communicate results.
• Produce business intelligence solutions by performing data extraction with tools such as Spotfire, SQL & R.
• Develop new predictive models for specific business needs and maintain or enhance predictive models currently in use.
• Devise methods for identifying data patterns, trend identification and root cause analysis.
• Provide input on current approaches and recommend improvements.
• Assess data structures and how they can be used to produce desired reports.
• Research new data sources and analytical tools and recommend solutions.
• Conduct or coordinate tests to ensure that business intelligence solutions are consistent with defined needs.
• Draft new functions or applications in programming languages to conduct analyses.
• Manage research projects and analyze data needed by Executive and NYSIF departments.
• Assist the Data Analyst 1 in the organization and the prioritization of data requests.
• Be proficient in all the duties and responsibilities of the Data Analyst 1.
• May supervise lower-level staff.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• One year of permanent service as a Data Analyst 1 OR
• Seven 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

• Experience with advanced data analytics in the insurance industry.
• Advanced experience in Tableau or Power BI, and proficiency in SQL or Python.
• Experience in designing and implementing predictive models and algorithms.

Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position. NYSIF is not currently enrolled in eVerify, which is a requirement for certain types of employment verifications.

Additional Comments
Please note, the salary range shown includes location pay.

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.

Fringe Benefits

• Competitive Compensation.
• Future Career Growth Potential.
• Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment.
• Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals.
• Paid State and Federal Holidays.
• Full Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• Retirement Options.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.

NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities. This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please send an email to NYSIF's Reasonable Accommodations mailbox