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Data Analyst

  1. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Posted on: 03/02/2024
  1. Full-time

Location

QUEENS

  1. No exam required

Department

Adult Offender Pgms.

$59,116.00 – $67,983.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 9,000 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

DOC seeks to recruit a Data Analyst who will be reporting to the Director of Data Management. The Data Analyst is ultimately responsible for performing routine analysis using various techniques, e.g. statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modeling, data mining. The ability to recognize and understand trends, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and solve complex problems are key to success within this role. The Data Analyst is ultimately responsible for processing data, developing reports, and extracting actionable intelligence. Research best practices and supports developing the solutions and recommendations for the current operations.:

- Assisting with managing programs’ performance measurement systems, data entry and
data reconciliation processes for various data collection systems.
- Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports on program attendance and completions.
Reviewing source documentation and ensuring accuracy.
- Consistently review internal and external programs staff data entry sheets.
- Data Management using SQL, Power Query, Power Pivot, Tableau, and Power BI.
- Providing support in the development of reports and creation of PowerPoint presentations.
- Evaluating the integrity of the Division of Programs and Community Partnerships through site visits
and internal audits.
- Assisting with the development of short- and long-term plans for programming. Carrying out
special projects to support the Division.
- Interpreting data and analyzing results using statistical techniques.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and its functionalities.


Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.


Preferred Skills

- Strong interpersonal and writing skills needed to effectively articulate project goals, objectives and status updates. - Ability to work both independently and as well as part of a team - Ability to establish positive working relationships with multiple units and different levels of staff. - Experience in a high-paced environment, with the ability to manage information and distribute appropriately Strong problem-solving, quantitative, analytical, and communication skills (written and verbal) - Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook etc.)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement

New York City residency is not required.
Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Job ID

628663

Title code

56058

Civil service title

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Data Analyst

Posted until

2024-03-31

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

75-20 Astoria Blvd

  1. Constituent Services & Community Programs

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