Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleData Analyst 2, Central Office;

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 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 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12229

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Office of Financial Management, Strategic Financial & Managed Care Group is recruiting to fill a Data Analyst 2, G-23, position. Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Designs and develops new functions or applications using programming languages to perform analyses using commercial claims data.
• Develops and maintains reports on commercial health data and key performance indicators to evaluate behavioral health service delivery and assess network adequacy.
• Conducts data analysis (including commercial claims and financial data) to inform the development of programs and policies.
• Responds to ad hoc data requests by providing timely analysis, results, and data-driven solutions.
• Researches and evaluates new data sources and analytical tools, offering recommendations for implementation.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to identify data needs and deliver analytical insights tailored to their objectives.
• Maintains and supports data-related processes, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and reliability across systems.
• Prepares, interprets, and communicates analytical findings to non-technical audiences, including OMH leadership and external partners.
• Creates narrative reports and visual presentations, including charts and tables, using data visualization software to support decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have 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.

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:
Experience with the following
- analyzing large, complex, multi-dimensional datasets using a variety of tools;
- statistical software (e.g., SAS, R), data analytic programming and database languages (e.g., SQL, PL/SQL);
- research, development, and support of data visualization techniques;
- BI tools such as Tableau, PowerBI
- solving analytical problems using statistical approaches;

Additional Comments Employment with New York State offers unmatched benefits, individual support, and career mobility for motivated individuals including: NYS pension and retirement programs; annual cost of living and performance advance increases; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care; paid time off, including thirteen paid holidays per year, and paid personal leave, vacation leave, and sick leave.

Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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

How to Apply

Name Jenna Hart

Telephone

Fax 5184863897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street NYS Office Of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

 

Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #195266 in the subject line of your email when applying.

You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.