Data Analyst 2

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description
• Develop structures to collect and manage all OALTC data. Applications utilized: SharePoint Sites, SharePoint Lists, Microsoft Power Automate, SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS, Tableau, Drupal Surveys, Health Commerce Systems' HERDS Surveys, SQL Developer, R Studio, Python, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft, Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Acrobat.
• Develop, implement, and produce data Quality Controls reports from collected data and other data sources.
• Collaborate directly with program managers to gather requirements, provide status updates on the development of requested data products.
• Respond to Public Health Emergencies by working with the Centers leadership to establish data-guided solutions
• Coordinate efficient IT/Data solutions for OALTC program needs
• Support and assist the Center for Policy and Regulatory Initiatives.
• Document and maintain procedures for all activities completed by supervised staff.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining data collection systems for newly implemented Health Regulations, laws, or policies applicable to OALTC Centers.
• Ongoing learning of best practices for data collection and quality control by attending seminars and reviewing training sources
• Other assignments as needed.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive Candidates: One year of permanent service as a Data Analyst 1 OR bachelor's degree and three years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.*Substitution: A master's degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, 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: The incumbant will have experience in data aggregation techniques, professional experience creating data visualizations used for intelligence by organizational management. They will be able to function independently, and prioritize and handle multiple responsibilities. The incumbent will be proficient in data aggregation, data cleaning, general-purpose programming languages (SAS, Python, R, and SQL), and data quality control techniques. Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone or email to make a request.NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.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.

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