Director, Data Analytics, Bureau of Data Technology & Strategy

Job Description The Center for Population Health Data Science (CPHDS), launched in October 2023, leads data modernization initiatives to link public health, healthcare, and social service data for timely, equitable, and effective decision‑making. It strengthens citywide population health surveillance by building a cloud‑based Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) that provides a trusted, integrated data repository, catalog, and analytics environment to support public health analysis, program delivery, and policy decisions. Duties Lead and manage a team of analytics engineers and data analysts responsible for building upstream transformation pipelines for the EDP. Design and execute an analytics services model that supports agency programs in using integrated EDP data for decision‑making, surveillance, and reporting. Build and maintain analytical data products for program teams, senior leadership, and Commissioner‑level requests aligned with agency strategic priorities. Develop and maintain analytics engineering practices, including dbt Core transformation pipelines, data modeling standards, and code‑review processes. Collaborate with the Director of Data Engineering on platform standards, shared transformation infrastructure, and analytics readiness of EDP data layers. Coordinate with Applied Data Science unit on advanced analytical and machine learning use cases, contributing domain expertise and analytical framing. Partner with Data Integration and Engagement Strategy unit on program engagement, emergency response analytical support, and joint data initiatives. Partner with Unified Digital Experience (UDX) unit on user research and design for high‑profile internal data products. Coordinate with Data Governance unit on data quality standards, operational reporting/dashboards, and governance of analytical outputs. Represent Data Analytics at internal leadership meetings and with external agency partners. Support emergency response analytical needs as required. Preferred Skills 5+ years of experience managing a data team, delegating tasks, and conducting quality control. 15+ years of professional experience in analytics/analytical engineering using Python + SQL with a heavy emphasis on transformation pipeline development and automation. 15+ years of experience designing, building, and maintaining data products such as dashboards, reports, machine learning models, unified data models, APIs, and curated datasets. 10+ years of experience using Git for version control. Familiarity with GitOps practices and CI/CD workflows via GitHub Actions for data pipelines. Strong data‑management, communication, and quality‑assurance skills. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous or rapidly evolving environments, navigate competing priorities, and drive progress without formal processes. Experience producing analytic deliverables in a high‑pressure environment. Ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences. Experience with cloud data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, or similar). Experience with dbt Core or comparable transformation frameworks. Experience with epidemiological or population health data and analyses. Familiarity with data‑governance concepts such as role‑based access control and a metadata‑management tool like Unity Catalog. Benefits Premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10,000 annually (2024 assessment). Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. Tax‑deferred savings program. Robust Worksite Wellness Program with resources and opportunities to maintain health while serving New Yorkers. Work‑from‑home policy: up to two days during the week may be worked remotely, depending on the position. Job security compared to private sector employment, contributing to making NYC a healthy place to live and work. Application and Eligibility Information Residency Requirement: New York City residency is not required for this position. 55(a) Program: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at Equal Employment Opportunity The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. 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