Duties Description

The Data Analyst 2 will work in the Clinical and Operational Data Team of the Division of Data Strategy and Management, Bureau of Data Analytics, Integration, and Governance under the direction of the Clinical and Operational Data Team Lead to build high-quality data products that are collaborative, aligned with policy, and proactively inform decision making.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assist with the creation of data assets and reports to support the needs of OPWDD.
Design and execute analyses to answer business and operational questions using a variety of approaches (tabulations, visualizations, statistical modeling,machine learning, predictive analysis, , etc.).
Collaborate with staff from other OPWDD Divisions to define needs and requirements for data systems and reporting.
Ensure that programmatic and clinical needs are considered in data system and report design.
Collaborate with internal program and policy staff to ensure business intelligence solutions are consistent with defined needs for reporting.
Support the standardization of data operations across OPWDD.
Assist in communicating results and interpretation of Division data analyses to other OPWDD Divisions through meetings and presentations. Solicit and incorporate feedback when required.
Write clear and concise results summaries for policy, clinical, and technical audiences.
Assist with project coordination, estimate time requirements, and work with management to set priorities.
Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Telecommuting per OPWDD's policy will be discussed at interview.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong data analysis skills, knowledge of statistics and machine learning, and proficiency in the use of SAS, R, or SQL, Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point. Experience with analyzing, extracting, merging, and linking large relational health care datasets. Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau and/or Power BI is desired. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.

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Minimum Qualifications

Seven years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.

Substitution:

An associate’s degree may substitute for two years of general experience; or a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of general experience. A master’s degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, may substitute for one year of general experience or a Ph.D. in these fields may substitute for two years of general experience.

Additional Comments

The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).
If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email [email protected] to obtain information and RA forms.
Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
Life insurance and Disability insurance.
The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
Paid Holidays and Leave:

° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.

° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.

° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.

° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.

° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

Health Care Coverage:

Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

Paid Parental Leave:

Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

Retirement Program:

Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

Professional Development and Education and Training:

NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.

Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.
OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply***

Data Analyst 2

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