Data Analyst 2 Job at StateJobsNY in Albany

Duties Description The Data Analyst 2 will be part of the Databook Unit within the Bureau of Data Insights and Research within the Office of Health Insurance Programs (OHIP). The Databook unit is responsible for creating and maintaining program level to monitor program changes, budget proposals, utilization and quality measurements for NYS Medicaid. The data book unit is also responsible for predictive analytics analyses, ensuring proper use of the Databook by stakeholders to inform budget and policy decisions by providing trainings, providing data insights, establishing data-led proposals to improve outcomes and efficiencies in NYS Medicaid. This position will be responsible for data mining and tableau visualization support of all dashboards created, creating data models, reviewing data models and supporting data book staff as necessary. Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive Candidates: One year of permanent service as a Data Analyst 1 OR bachelor's degree and three years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools. *Substitution: A master's degree in the above fields 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. Preferred Qualifications: Medicaid experience preferred Additional Comments 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... For new State employees appointed to 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. 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.htm Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Management Group, EM/DA2/95087 Telephone 5184861812 Fax 5184733395 Email Address resume@health.ny.gov Address Street Room 2217, Corning Tower, ESP 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 resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference EM/DA2/95087 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EM/DA2/95087, 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.