Data Analyst 1

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

Title Data Analyst 1

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

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

Salary Range From $69964 to $88970 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 44 Holland Ave

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

Duties Description OPWDD's Division of State Operations (DSO) is responsible for overseeing the delivery of state operated supports and services to over 8,000 recipients across New York State. This Data Analyst 1 position sits within DSO's Bureau of Business Analytics and Research, which is responsible for overseeing all Division activities involving operational research, program evaluation, data reporting, and analytics. This includes the development and maintenance of in-house applications and coordination with vendors regarding external software solutions. The Bureau of Business Analytics and Research as currently structured is organized into three business level units: (1) Enterprise Software Solutions, (2) Application Development, and (3) Data, Statistics and Operational Research. The selected candidate will join the Application Development Unit. This unit is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of SharePoint solutions. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: - Developing SharePoint data collection tools using PowerApps and Power Automate - Ongoing maintenance of existing data collection tools and sites - Collaborating with project managers and end-users to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions - Creating and configuring SharePoint sites, lists, libraries, workflows, and web parts- Customizing SharePoint workflows to automate business processes- Monitoring SharePoint performance and troubleshooting issues- Maintaining documentation related to design, configuration, and support procedures- Fulfilling change requests - User support and training - Collaboration with ITS staff- Staying current on SharePoint and Microsoft 365 updates, recommending improvements and enhancements as needed Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated SharePoint experience, including custom application development, workflow automation, and site customization. Proficient in Power Platform (Power Automate, PowerApps) and Microsoft 365 integration. Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills. Ability to work independently and in a team-based setting and experience analyzing and managing data using SAS (or SPSS) and visualizing data using Tableau. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all#LI-EW1

Minimum Qualifications Data Analyst Trainee 1, NS (equivalent to SG-14): four years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.Data Analyst Trainee 2, NS (equivalent to SG-16): five years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.Data Analyst 1, SG-18: four years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools and satisfactory completion of a two-year traineeship; OR six 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.

Additional Comments • Appointments may also be made at the Data Analyst Trainee levels. Candidates hired at the entry-level title Data Analyst Trainee 1 may be advanced to the full-performance level Data Analyst 1 following satisfactory completion of two-years of service. Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of a Data Analyst Trainee 1 through the job rate of a Data Analyst 1. • Data Analyst Trainee 1: $56,183 • Data Analyst Trainee 2: $62,694 • Data Analyst 1: $69,964 - $88,970 • The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.? • Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.? • All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. • If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.? • Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). • If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email [email protected] to obtain information and RA forms.? • Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.? • Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.? • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.? • Life insurance and Disability insurance.? • The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.? • Paid Holidays and Leave:? ° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.? ° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.? ° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.? ° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.? ° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.? • Health Care Coverage:? Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.? • Paid Parental Leave:? Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.? • Retirement Program:? Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.? • Professional Development and Education and Training:? NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.? • Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.? • OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.? All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

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Name Central Office Human Resources

Telephone (518) 473-4785

Fax (518) 474-9902

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Central Office Human Resources

44 Holland Ave

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

Notes on Applying Please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected] and reference vacancy ID in your email.