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Duties Description The incumbent will serve as a policy analyst in OSC’s Division of Local Government and School Accountability, producing reports and other deliverables to inform local government policymaking. Desired skills include quantitative analysis, writing, and critical thinking. Evaluating and analyzing economic, financial, and other data Sharing findings in reports, charts, and presentations Conducting background research and synthesizing information to provide context on issues studied Responding to requests for information and analysis Minimum Qualifications No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program: Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program: For appointment to the Program Research Specialist TRAINEE 1 Economics Finance you must have: A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in biostatistics, data analysis, data modeling, economics, econometrics, mathematics, research methods, or statistics. For appointment to the Program Research Specialist TRAINEE 2 Economics Finance you must have: A bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in statistics, biostatistics, economics, econometrics, mathematics, research methods, data analysis, data science, or data modeling and one year of professional research experience performing the collection, manipulation (e.g., data construction, merging data files, data cleaning, working with data files containing different levels of data) and evaluation of quantitative data directed toward review, analysis, and presentation related to program operations. For appointment to the Program Research Specialist 1 Economics Finance you must have: A bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in statistics, biostatistics, economics, econometrics, mathematics, research methods, data analysis, data science, or data modeling and two years of professional research experience performing the collection, manipulation (e.g., data construction, merging data files, data cleaning, working with data files containing different levels of data) and evaluation of quantitative data directed toward review, analysis, and presentation related to program operations. Competitive Minimum Qualifications: You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1, 52.6, or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law. Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year traineeship that leads to the full level SG-18 position. 55b/55c Program appointment: This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov) Traineeship salary information: The position may be filled at the Program Research Specialist Economics Finance Trainee 1 equated to SG-14 ($56,183), Program Research Specialist Economics Finance Trainee 2 equated to SG-16 ($62,694), or full performance Program Research Specialist Economics Finance SG-18 ($69,964) based on the candidate’s education, experience, and previous state service. Salary is nonnegotiable. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Program Research Specialist 1 (Economics Finance) SG-18 following successful completion of the traineeship. Additional Comments Ability to think and work independently Strong analytical skills--including critical reasoning, empirical analysis, quantitative reasoning, and statistical inference Strong data skills--including data preparation, data analysis, and data visualization Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. This includes the ability to synthesize and organize information as well as to present it clearly and concisely in a way that is grammatically correct and appropriate for the intended audience. Familiarity with local government operations Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less. Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers. The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications. OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes: A state pension with vesting after five years’ service Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) NYS Deferred Compensation plan Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds Holiday and paid time off Shift and geographic pay differentials A committed continuous learning environment Informational Brown Bag sessions Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas And much more #J-18808-Ljbffr Office of the NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli