Senior Data Analysis Specialist (Data Analyst 2, SG-23)

Nys Department Of Civil Service • Albany, NY

70d • $86,681 - $109,650

About The Position

The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system. The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Senior Data Analysis Specialist in the Economic Research unit within the Research and Innovation Division.

Requirements

• Seven years of experience in data visualization, statistical models and data mining tools.
• An associate's degree may substitute for two years of general experience.
• 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.
• A Ph.D. in these fields may substitute for two years of general experience.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrable competence working with large datasets; including importing, merging data, and validation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Expertise with data visualization tools, preference for Tableau.
• Highly motivated and effective working autonomously and as part of cross-function teams.
• Ability to multi-task across projects and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Leads and oversees research, evaluation, and analytical studies relating to various financial factors.
• Works with large and complex data sets to solve problems using various analytical and statistical approaches.
• Reviews and monitors quality of data submissions by entities, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommends relevant actions to management.
• Reviews financial reports from supervised entities.
• Designs and prepares periodic reports in economic research.
• Maintains database integrity by entering, verifying, and backing up data in coordination with the supervisors and management.
• Participates in the development of key materials for senior leadership briefings and decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Potential for additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment for positions in specific counties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support