Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTaxation & Finance, State

TitleData Analyst 4

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade664

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $127507 to $160911 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address W A Harriman State Office Campus

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12227

Job Specifics

Duties Description Function Description:

The Data Analyst 4 position is a senior Management Confidential position reporting to the Head of the Office of Data Analytics. The duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Be a resource and thought leader to the Executive Office, the Department, and the State on analytical tools and statistical methods that could be beneficial to the organizations.

• Formulate rigorous analytical plans for projects: from the initial business question to the data wrangling stage, through the statistical framework, onto the presentation/interpretation phase, and finally to implementation.

• Organize, lead, and participate in multiple teams of business systems analysts, data analysts, and related staff in their analytical work to ensure the accuracy and usability of results.

• Identify new methodologies and technologies; train staff and Departmental users in their application.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in department data to provide quick answers to data questions needed for urgent decision-making.

• Write and approve memos, reports, calculations, and other results based on work completed by staff before distribution to customers.

• Recommend, hire, and evaluate staff and consultants to support efforts of the Office of Data Analytics.

• Promote the Department and Office mission and policies in a positive manner; demonstrate leadership by modeling good personal work characteristics.

• Comply with Office of Human Resource Management, Affirmative Action, Code of Conduct, Ethics, and Internal Control policies and procedures; adhere to the Department's time and attendance rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications
Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

One year of permanent service as a Data Analyst 3 OR a bachelor's degree and seven years of experience in data visualization, statistical modeling, and data mining.

Two years of the experience must have been at a managerial level.


Substitution:

A master's degree in data science, computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field may substitute for one year of specialized experience.

A Ph.D. in the above fields may substitute for two years of the specialized experience.

Additional Comments Work schedule/hours to be discussed at interview.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).


Current and former NYS employees may be contacted for their social security number to verify their NYS history and eligibility.

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

How to Apply

Name Tax Recruitment Team 2

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Tax.sm.RecruitmentTeam2@tax.ny.gov

Address

Street W A Harriman State Office Campus

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Please reference the vacancy ID number, job title and the Office of Data Analytics (ODA) in the subject line of your response.

In addition, please provide a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) showing proof of your bachelor’s degree in one of the required concentrations. Unofficial transcripts showing proof of a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in the required fields should be provided as well if applicable.

Unofficial transcripts must include your name, the name of the college or university, type of degree with concentration and confer date.

Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the NYS Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service. This information can also be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

All candidates must be eligible for employment in the United States and maintain this eligibility throughout their employment with NYS. Employment is contingent upon the provision of proof of the right to accept employment in the United States.