Review Vacancy
AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $75243 to $94834 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in data analytics that includes the mining and documented evaluation of complex data sets directed toward the review and analysis of program operations.
At least one (1) year experience creating reports and dashboards utilizing key metrics to inform strategic management decisions, predict future probability and trends, and/or assess the validity of new or revised work methods or audit plans.
At least one (1) year experience using business intelligence or data modeling tools (e.g. Tableau, OBIEE, Cognos, Informatica, Python, R, SPSS, SQL, Power Pivot).
EDUCATION:
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer or information science, economics, finance, mathematics or statistics may be substituted for four (4) years of the general experience.
A master’s degree in the same fields may be substituted for (1) additional year of experience. A Ph.D. In the same fields may be substituted for two (2) additional years of experience.
PLEASE NOTE: Please read this posting in its entirety and follow the specific instructions for applying for this positon.
Duties Description Assist the Director of Data Analytics in the development and execution of a data analytics strategy for OSC.
• Elicit requirements from bureaus in potential areas for analysis: payment data, audit planning, fraud detection, legislative reporting mandates, etc. Facilitate efforts to translate business requirements and issues into data analytics problem statements.
• Working with SFS, CIO and OSC Bureau directors, develop an analytics implementation strategy that takes advantage of existing and proposed data repositories and tools (i.e. SFS, FirstNY, AnalyzeNY, Hyperion, eMedNY).
• Help implement new data management policies, procedures and standards.
• Develop project plans to implement various approved analytics projects. Create analytical implementation strategies that are repeatable and accessible for end users.
• Make recommendations on vendor assistance, hardware and software acquisitions related to data analytics.
Work with OSC audit divisions on particular audits that utilize data analytics to assist with the detection and prevention of fraud, waste and abuse, and payment recoveries.
• Work with designated audit staff to develop purpose, scope and objectives of short-term audits for the Office.
• Conduct work associated with these audits that demonstrates the viability and value associated with specific aspects of data analytics while building capabilities, tools, processes and staff skills in support of the long-term plan for the Office.
• Facilitate meetings attended by project team members, agency management and IT staff to discuss specific project objectives and resolve problems or issues.
• Support audit staff in their analysis efforts by introducing new predictive analytic techniques into audit operations.
Additional Comments DESIRED COMPETENCIES
• Extremely strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), including facilitation and team leadership skills.
• Proven collaborative skills in reaching a team approach to accomplishing work.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address recruit@osc.state.ny.us
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Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and the attached template
http://www.osc.state.ny.us/recruit/docs/1740_Template_06_2016.doc to recruit@osc.state.ny.us or the address listed below no later than July 5, 2016. Please reference Items #01740 & 01745JDC-GOER in the subject line of the email, and on the cover letter.
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http://www.osc.state.ny.us/recruit/docs/1740_Template_06_2016.doc
PLEASE NOTE: All candidates MUST complete this template in full to demonstrate they meet the minimum qualifications. Candidates will be selected for interview based SOLELY on the contents provided by them on this template.
IMPORTANT: It is imperative that you provide specific examples to demonstrate your experience for each of the required qualifications listed in this template. Please ensure that you have fully described how you meet the qualifications by providing a FULLY DETAILED description of your experience. Any ambiguity, vagueness, or omissions will not be decided in the candidate’s favor.
When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section. The GOER ID # should not be included.