Data Analyst 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible Yes

Agency Transportation, Department of

Title Data Analyst 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $56183 to $88970 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Department of Transportation - Office of Data Management

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

Duties Description Duties Description: Under the direction of Data Analyst 2, Data Analyst 1 will devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in data sources. This role supports and collaborates with other NYSDOT program areas to service the Data needs of the Department. Duties include but are not limited to:• Perform data extraction, aggregation, and quality checks from multiple sources and tables in support of trend identification and root cause analysis.• Develop charts, graphs, tables, and graphics to interpret and present data in a meaningful way. Communicate insights and recommendations effectively.• Contribute to data dictionary use, standards, training, and ongoing updates. Contribute to improving business performance and driving data-driven decision-making.• Collaborate with other Data Analysts and management across the Department to develop and build analytic models in support of policy development and budgetary proposals.• Take ownership of individual projects to move collaborations forward.• Utilize advanced analytical techniques to predict future infrastructure conditions and needs.• Leverage programming expertise to build unique datasets and analytical programs.• Filter and clean data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code and data problems. Verify data quality to ensure accurate analysis and reporting.• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems and data analysis activities.• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources.Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications Data Analyst Trainee 1:Bachelor’s degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field.Data Analyst Trainee 2:Bachelor’s degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience* in advanced excel analysis.Data Analyst 1:Bachelor’s degree and either: satisfactory completion of a two-year traineeship or two years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.*Substitution: A master’s degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, may substitute for one year of the specialized experience. A Ph.D. in the above fields may substitute for two years of the specialized experience.

Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedulesDOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).

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Name Meghan Gilleran

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-374 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than October 30, 2026 to:NYS Department of TransportationATTN: Meghan Gilleran50 Wolf RoadAlbany, NY [email protected]