Data Analyst 1

Data Analyst 1

The Data Analyst 1 will be responsible for data analysis and system management for the Maternal Mortality Review Initiative (MMRI) program and other Maternal and Child Health (MCH) initiatives in the Perinatal Health Surveillance and Quality Measurement Section of the Bureau of Data Analytics, Research, and Evaluation.

The Data Analyst 1 will work with program staff to develop and build systems in support of data collection, data management, and analysis of data and conduct data summaries, prepare statistical reports and presentations. The Data Analyst 1 will perform data extraction, aggregation, and quality checks from multiple sources and tables in support of trend identification and root cause analysis. The Data Analyst 1 will develop and build data dashboards for analytic use. The Data Analyst 1 will provide inputs on current approaches and recommend improvements to best achieve goals. The Data Analyst 1 will provide data-related training and technical assistance to program staff, provide continuous oversight of data collection activities, and review entered data for accuracy and completeness. The Data Analyst 1 may supervise lower-level support staff, student interns, and/or temporary contractors as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Non-competitive: bachelor's degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, 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 the above fields 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 in MS Access, SQL, and Visual Basic for Applications; statistics, data system development; data collection; and manipulation and analysis of large data files. Moderate experience using SAS, Tableau, or other data mining/statistical packages; and proficiency in the use of the rest of the Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Additional Comments

Full-time, permanent, non-competitive appointment.

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This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

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...

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