
Data Analyst 2 - 89015
Albany, NY · HybridFull-time$91–115K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Data Analyst 2 will produce analytics engineering solutions within the Data Engineering Unit at the New York State Department of Health. The role supports enterprise data solutions for healthcare and public health policy and decision-making. The analyst works with product managers, analysts, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to define data needs, develop pipelines and models, maintain data reliability and governance, and improve processes and infrastructure.
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NY HELPS No
55-b/c Eligible No
Agency Health, Department of
Title Data Analyst 2 - 89015
Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade 23
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $90582 to $114585 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Internship No
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs / Chief Technology Office / Bureau of Cloud Enterprise Modernization
11 Corporate Woods Blvd
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12211
Duties Description The Data Analyst 2 will produce analytics engineering solutions in the Data Engineering Unit in the Center for Health Data Innovation. The Data Engineering Unit is responsible for developing and operating large scale, enterprise data solutions and application that helps to guide policy and decision-making in healthcare and public health. The Data Engineering unit is a highly collaborative team that requires effective communication and problem-solving skills, as well as strong technical skills. Work with Product Manager’s to conduct technical requirements gathering and project scoping sessions with subject matter experts and stakeholders to discover and define data needs.Work with analysts to design value-creating pipelines including data integrations and transformations, model features, and statistical models.Achieve standards in data reliability, data integrity and data governance, enabling accurate, consistent, and trustworthy data sets, business intelligence products, and analyses.Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, and re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability.
Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: 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.Preferred Qualifications: Proficient in Python, SQL, dbt, and Git. Not required, but a nice to have: familiarity with Airflow, Docker, or Terraform. Strong SQL knowledge and ability to write efficient queries (preferably experience in Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery).Proven experience in data analytics, data engineering, or related roles, preferably in the Health Data, with experience using modern data pipelines and warehousing platforms.Quick learner with ability to swiftly grasp new methods and technologies. Proven ability to work both independently on projects and as part of a larger team.Possess strong analytical thinking and critical reasoning skills with an aptitude for problem-solving.Object-oriented/object function scripting in Python
Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications. This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htmIf you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] to make a request.The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). 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.
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Name Human Resources Management Group, EW/DA2/89015
Telephone 518-486-1812
Fax 518-473-3395
Email Address [email protected]
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12237
Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Reference EW/DA2/89015 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EW/DA2/89015, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
How this job compares
Set against the 5,076 open Data Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$91–115K/yr
- New York median$88–125K/yr322 salary ranges
- US median$85–130K/yr3,432 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $103K, is 3% below the New York median midpoint ($106K) — in the middle half of Data Analyst salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 423 open Data Analyst jobs in New York and 5,076 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- City of New York25 open
- Capital One15 open
- New York State Civil Service (this employer)14 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience — more than three in four Data Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 4,007 postings).
- Education
- 2,079 of the 5,076 open Data Analyst jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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