Program Research Specialist 1 SG-18, Program Research Specialist 2, SG-16, Program Research Specialist 1, SG-14(NYHELPS)Item# 03057

State of New York•Albany, NY

40d•$53,764 - $85,138•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Program Research Specialist 1, you will research and evaluate government programs and program areas including policy, procedures, legislation, objective, and cost effectiveness to determine actual or potential risk. You will research, identify, and evaluate data sources to determine reliability or usability limitations and collect, manipulate, analyze, and interpret data, and present results to supervision, covering conclusions and recommendations based on the evaluations made.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in biostatistics, data analysis, or data modeling, economics, econometrics, mathematics, research methods, or statistics.
A bachelor's degree or higher including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in biostatistics, data analysis, or data modeling, economics, econometrics, mathematics, research methods, or statistics, 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.
A master's degree or higher including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in biostatistics, data analysis, data modeling, economics, econometrics, mathematics, research methods, or statistics may substitute for one year of experience.
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 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.
A master's degree or higher including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in biostatistics, data analysis, data modeling, economics, econometrics, mathematics, research methods, or statistics 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.
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.
For 70.1, 52.6, or 70.4 transfer to a Program Research Specialist 1, salary grade (SG)-18, you must have two years of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to a SG-16 or above. SG-12 or above for a Trainee 1, SG-14 or above for a Trainee 2, depending on qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Strong research skills in obtaining and validating critical information, applying professional skepticism, persistence, and creative thinking
Strong knowledge of data analysis approaches and statistical methods
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and team skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong technology skills with Microsoft products, Arbutus, Adobe Pro, Webex, Adobe Connect
Ability to multi-task and be able to organize and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong public speaking skills

Responsibilities

Research and evaluate government programs and program areas including policy, procedures, legislation, objective, and cost effectiveness to determine actual or potential risk.
Research, identify, and evaluate data sources to determine reliability or usability limitations
Collect, manipulate, analyze, and interpret data
Present results to supervision, covering conclusions and recommendations based on the evaluations made.

Benefits

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