Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleData Analyst 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually
Duties Description Under the direction of Data Analyst 2, Data Analyst 1 will devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in data sources. This role supports and collaborates with other NYSDOT program areas to service the Data needs of the Department. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Perform data extraction, aggregation, and quality checks from multiple sources and tables in support of trend identification and root cause analysis.
• Develop charts, graphs, tables, and graphics to interpret and present data in a meaningful way. Communicate insights and recommendations effectively.
• Contribute to data dictionary use, standards, training, and ongoing updates. Contribute to improving business performance and driving data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with other Data Analysts and management across the Department to develop and build analytic models in support of policy development and budgetary proposals.
• Take ownership of individual projects to move collaborations forward.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques to predict future infrastructure conditions and needs.
• Leverage programming expertise to build unique datasets and analytical programs.
• Filter and clean data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code and data problems. Verify data quality to ensure accurate analysis and reporting.
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems and data analysis activities.
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications Data Analyst Trainee 1:
Bachelor’s degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field.
Data Analyst Trainee 2:
Bachelor’s degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience* in advanced excel analysis.
Data Analyst 1:
Bachelor’s degree and either: satisfactory completion of a two-year traineeship or two 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 specialized experience. A Ph.D. in the above fields may substitute for two years of specialized experience.
Additional Comments Additional Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmt
The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into 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. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules
The starting salary for a Data Analyst Trainee 1 is $53,764.
The starting salary for a Data Analyst Trainee 2 is $59,994
The starting salary for a Data Analyst 1 is $66,951
DOT is an equal opportunity employer.
Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address dot.sm.odm@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation
50 Wolf Road
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-044 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest, no later than February 18, 2026 to:
NYS Department of Transportation
ATTN: Lois Lawton
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12232
dot.sm.odm@dot.ny.gov