Data Analyst 1 - 3498

StateJobsNY

StateJobsNY is seeking a Data Analyst 1 to bolster the Office of Public Health’s Data Management and Analytics Unit. This critical role involves harnessing analytical programming languages and statistical tools to provide key insights to the Unit and Bureau management. The position is situated within the vital records sector, driving data-driven decision-making and meaningful visualization of information.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Utilize statistical and mathematical computations and visual software for data presentation.
• Apply data mining, engineering, modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning techniques.
• Convey analytical results through visualizations, summaries, and reports.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Holiday and Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Pension from NY State Employees’ Retirement System
• Healthcare options and family dental and vision benefits
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan and other savings programs

This role requires you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in data visualization and statistical modeling tools.
• Experience in data mining and the use of analytic tools such as SAS, SQL, Python, or R.

You would benefit from having:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in related fields.
• Experience with machine learning and predictive analysis.
• Understanding of data engineering processes and AI tools.
• Background in public health research and data analysis.

New employees receive the hiring rate of the salary range for graded positions. Position may require travel across New York State, and potential candidates should have evaluation of foreign education if applicable. NYS Department of Health emphasizes health equity and social determinants.