Data Analyst 2

Description Duties Description Working under the supervision of the Data Analyst 3, the Data Analyst 2 will work closely with the staff within HESC and the Division of Budget, to conduct the conversion of financial education related data that will help inform business/policy decisions and be incorporated into various internal and external reports and publications. Duties Include But Are Not Limited To Identify, analyze, mine, parse and cleanse data related to NYS or national education and/or higher education spending, trends, and outcomes. Convene with individuals representing college campuses, academic partners and state agencies for data collection and validation; interpret data and communicate results. Compare quantitative and statistical analyses on large, complicative sets of education data. Review data for quality assurance. Utilize and maintain an internal master reporting repository that includes data sources, and metadata. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in data sources; assess data structures and how they can be used to produce desired reports. Identify trends in data and identify risks in programs based on these trends. Create and present data visualizations using dashboards, graphs, charts and other visual representation of data for use in print and online. Contribute to the development of reports and publications. Translate technical data into lay terms. Create and deliver reports and analyses as requested. Compile other ad-hoc data analysis based on current needs and executive management priorities. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or related field; and three years of experience in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools. A master’s degree in the above fields may substitute for one year of experience. A Ph.D. may substitute for two years of experience. Preferred Qualifications Strong quantitative skills, and experience utilizing analytic methods and tools such as Microsoft Excel, SAS and SQL (or R, Python) Experience working with large datasets, confidential data, and relational databases. Experience creating financial reports. Knowledge of financial concepts, including budget forecasting and costing Must be able to work well under pressure and adjust to changing deadlines/priorities and handle multiple tasks assigned. Strong communication skills and ability to simplify difficult technical concepts. Additional Comments NYS is an equal opportunity employer. Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually, plus two (2) floating holidays Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for CSEA or PEF; up to eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development Initially positions will work full-time in the office and a hybrid telecommuting schedule of up to 50% remote work can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview . Health Care Benefits Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost Additional Benefits New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership NYS Deferred Compensation Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) And many more. Show more Show less