Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleResearch Associate/Senior Research Scientist and Policy Analyst

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $93659 to $118388 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Rensselaer

Street Address Capital View Office Park - Council on Children and Families

52 Washington Street

City Rensselaer

StateNY

Zip Code12144

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Council on Children and Families (CCF) is a small executive state agency that serves a unique role in state government. As a neutral agency, CCF facilitates the collaboration and alignment among the state’s health, education, and human services systems. As a convener, innovator, and change agent among these state child-serving agencies, CCF addresses cross-systems issues informed by data and research to improve outcomes for all of New York’s children and families.

Under supervision of the Deputy Director for Research, the Senior Research Scientist & Policy Analyst will provide support and direction to CCF data and policy analysis. They will contribute data interpretation to agency research and outcomes across systems to promote an effective and efficient system of services for children and families in New York State.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Interpreting data findings and their implications to inform policies, programs, and practices.
• Supporting exploration, application, and management of data related grant activities.
• Developing and managing CCF data and research products including the Kids’ Well-Being Indicators Clearinghouse.
• Basic and advanced statistical analysis, study design, sample and power calculations, outcome interpretation, report writing, and publication.
• Using multivariate statistical methods to assess relations among data variables and program impacts and using findings to formulate policy and program recommendations with leadership guidance.
• Performing data collecting and sharing activities across national, state, and local entities, developing and executing short-term and long-term data usage and publication plans and research agendas, and advising executive management on opportunities to improve evidence-based practices.
• Engaging in research evaluating program quality, performance, and effectiveness to advise CCF and partner state agencies.
• Disseminating findings through the authorship of technical reports, research briefs, presentations, and papers.
• Representing CCF on meetings/conferences, workgroups, taskforces, and advisory councils.
• Supervision of data and research staff as assigned.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s Degree and five years of post-degree professional experience in the area(s) of public health, epidemiology, public administration, education, child welfare, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, sociology, statistics/biostatistics, computer science, mathematics/applied mathematics, economics, program evaluation or other related areas; or a Master’s degree in one of the above mentioned areas and four years of post-degree professional experience; or a Doctorate in one of the above mentioned areas and two years of post-degree professional experience.

Preferred qualifications: Work experience involving development and implementation of data driven policies. Familiarity with SAS and SQL programming. Experience with Microsoft products, Geographical Information System (GIS) software, and Tableau preferred. Knowledge of children and family systems. Ability to analyze complex datasets, identify trends, and link program knowledge and policy implementation to statistical methodology, cost benefit analyses, and interpretation of results. Knowledge of quality improvement methodology, data analysis, and dashboard creation. Excellent organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills and competencies in teamwork and collaborative research with analytical, critical thinking, and scientific writing and problem-solving skills. Experience presenting data findings and research results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Comments Location: 52 Washington St., Rensselaer, NY 12144 OR 163 West 125th St, NY, NY 10027. Position may be available at either listed location, but the preferred location is Rensselaer.

Background Investigation Requirements:

1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.

2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.

3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned, and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

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

How to Apply

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-473-6122

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - MAA

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.