Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleData Analyst 2 - 47537

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Health Services Quality & Analytics/Center for Health Data Innovation/Bureau of Informatics and Technology

ESP, Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service as a Data Analyst 2, SG23 OR current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service in a title SG21 or higher and eligible to transfer into the title under Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

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: Proficient in Python, SQL, dbt, and Git. Not required, but a nice to have: familiarity with Airflow, Docker, or Terraform. Strong SQL knowledge and ability to write efficient queries (preferably experience in Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery). Proven experience in data analytics, data engineering, or related roles, preferably in Health Data, with experience using modern data pipelines and warehousing platforms. Quick learner with ability to swiftly grasp new methods and technologies. Proven ability to work both independently on projects and as part of a larger team. Possess strong analytical thinking and critical reasoning skills with an aptitude for problem-solving. Object-oriented/object function scripting in Python.

Duties Description The Data Analyst 2 will produce analytics engineering solutions in the Data Engineering Unit in the Center for Health Data Innovation. The Data Engineering Unit is responsible for developing and operating large scale, enterprise data solutions and application that helps to guide policy and decision-making in healthcare and public health. The Data Engineering Unit is a highly collaborative team that requires effective communication and problem-solving skills, as well as strong technical skills. Specific duties for this position include: Working with Product Managers to conduct technical requirements gathering and project scoping sessions with subject matter experts and stakeholders to discover and define data needs; Working with analysts to design value-creating pipelines including data integrations and transformations, model features, and statistical models; Achieving standards in data reliability, data integrity and data governance, enabling accurate, consistent, and trustworthy data sets, business intelligence products, and analyses; and Identifying, designing, and implementing internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, and re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability.

Additional Comments Work hours and telecommuting availability (50% maximum) for this position will be discussed during the interview process, and are subject to operational needs and the telecommuting application process.

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...

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.

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: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Group, PC/DA2/47537

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Rm 2217, Corning Tower, Esp

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference PC/DA2/47537 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, PC/DA2/47537, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.