Job Description
Description Duties Description Strategic Planning and Innovation performs management activities designed to set priorities, focus energy and resources, strengthen operations, and ensure that employees and other stakeholders are working together to achieve measurable results. This office is providing project oversight for several initiatives that will transform the way the Department delivers services to partner agencies and to the public, and this position will play an important role in ensuring the success of these modernization efforts.
Duties The Data Analyst 4 duties in the office of Strategic Planning and Innovation will include but are not limited to the following:
- Manage the Office of Data Analytics and Strategic Planning within Strategic Planning and Innovation.
- Oversee staff in development and execution of data analytics solutions for the agency, including the development of data dashboards for executives.
- Direct staff in the evaluation of current approaches and establishment of standards and metrics.
- Oversee staff in the identification and testing of system changes that will impact data analysis capabilities.
- Manage staff in the development of reports for department executives and the Governor’s staff.
- Collaborate with program administrators in the completion of agency wide reports.
- Manage staff in the preparation of data for internal and external requests.
- Oversee staff in the development of the DCS strategic plan and monitoring associated metrics.
- Provide advice and consultation to agency management on program operations.
- Manage staff in the identification of new training needed by the agency.
- Manage staff in training development and delivery.
- Supervise Data Analyst 3, Training Specialist 2 and Business Systems Analyst
Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: eleven years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools. Two years of the experience must have been at a managerial level.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated success in creating successful new organizations
- Successful change management and business process reengineering experience
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
Additional Comments #TeamCivilService is growing and is looking for motivated, forward-thinking employees to join our team to build a dynamic workforce. The Department of Civil Service is undertaking several initiatives to transform the way the agency delivers services to our partner agencies and to the public, and we are excited to be adding new members to the team. In addition to joining a growing team and agency, employees will also receive a comprehensive benefits package.
The Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, serving approximately 150,000 employees. Our mission is to build tomorrow's workforce today by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce. We lead and deliver world-class workforce management strategies by providing innovative solutions based on merit, fitness, and equality of opportunity.
Among Its Duties, The Department - Partners with State agencies to offer workforce recruitment and placement services, including developing minimum qualifications, classifying positions, developing civil service examinations, and administering performance assessment tests.
- Administers the New York State Health Insurance Program ( one of the largest public employer health insurance programs in the nation, serving more than 1.2 million lives.
- Assists municipal agencies with civil service administration of more than 360,000 local government employees.
- Oversees the Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities ( to place individuals with disabilities in State jobs and the New New York Leaders Initiative Student Intern Program. (
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: DCS employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with DCS Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
The Department of Civil Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.
We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov
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