Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Staff Analyst or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #9536), or open-competitive list (exam #9058) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Human Resources & Staff Development, seeks a Lead Data Management Specialist to spearhead the planning and developing change management strategies for division-wide implementation. Reporting directly to the Assistant Commissioner of Human Resources, with considerable latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the selected candidate will further advance the Division’s mission, major programs, and new initiatives; perform high-level work in implementing a comprehensive array of major programs, strategic plans, initiatives and activities for divisional priorities. The selected candidate will be responsible for collaborating with ITS and serving as the technical program lead on the execution for the approved interface of systems, and providing mainframe and network connectivity solutions, within the scope of the Agency’s Human Resources Information System (HRIS) development. The Lead Data Management Specialist will collaborate with unit heads, in-house staff and division stakeholders, and lead initiatives on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner including the development and implementation of policies, standard operating procedures, training and staff development programs, and associated materials to streamline work processes; ensure consistency of business practices; and promote organizational change across the division. Other key responsibilities include: identifying and following up on critical issues; assisting with the Agency’s staffing plan; ensuring high-level analytic support and data requirements; overseeing the Data Management Team; coordination with the Division of Technology & Innovation (T&I) on the development of HR-related applications; managing content for digital platforms; monitoring HRSD Performance Indicators, coordinating and executing special assignments and providing recommendations to the Associate Commissioner as needed.


Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
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1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

Candidate must have excellent written and verbal skills, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and solid attention to detail, along with a high level of organizational awareness. The candidate must possess strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills, the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, prioritize among competing needs and respond quickly to requests for information. The ability to understand business requirements and document them into a functional specification to translate a given design and/or business strategy into a detailed execution plan, and lead others to gather all pertinent information critical to the success of the project. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Word is preferred.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.