Data Analyst

The Bureau of Mental Health procures and monitors approximately 500 contracted programs that provide supportive housing crisis intervention mental health treatment care coordination and psychiatric rehabilitation services. Additionally the Bureau directly operates the Citys courtmandated Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) program and the NYC Supportive Transition and Recovery Team (NYCSTART) for young adults experiencing a first episode psychosis. Lastly the Bureau evaluates its contracted and directly operated programs to understand their impact and
promote quality improvement conducts population level surveys and behavioral health care system surveillance to identify gaps care and inform decision making advocacy and policy.

DUTIES INCLUDE

Collaborate with program staff and IT to develop and refine data collection instruments and improve data systems and processes.

Work with program stakeholders to develop specific and measurable program metrics for operational and performance management.

Using SQL SAS or R to process clean and prepare data for analysis and reporting; data check; document data management procedures (e.g. data dictionaries business rules); monitor data quality identify issues and work with program staff to resolve.

Prepare routine reports and presentations of program performance with data graphs/service trends; Clearly communicate (oral and written) results of analyses to program staff/leadership and other nontechnical audiences.

Maintain and update existing dashboards as needed using software such as Tableau; Assist in developing new dashboards as needed.

Respond quickly and accurately to ad hoc data requests for internal (e.g. Directors Assistant Commissioners) and external audiences (e.g. public hearings City Hall).

Work with leadership and program stakeholders on interpretation and limitations of data analysis results and provide actionable recommendations.

Develop training materials and conduct trainings on updates to the data collection system as needed. Create guidance documents for internal staff and external users detailing updates to the system.

Manage multiple projects and collaborate with other research and program staff.

Incorporate an equity lens in all aspects of work

Conduct special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills:

Experience processing cleaning manipulating and analyzing large program or administrative datasets using statistical software such as SAS SQL and/or R is required.
Ability to work independently and problem solve.
Experience in querying cleaning and maintaining large relational databases.
Willingness to be flexible and work as part of a team.
Experience working with an electronic health social service or case management record system such as Maven.
Experience with Tableau or similar data visualization tools.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience in quantitative analytical methods.
Experience with public mental health systems and recoveryoriented practices.
Strong organizational skills.

Why you should work for us:

Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information please visit the U.S. Department of Educations website ()
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
oa premiumfree health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually per a 2024 assessment.
oadditional health fitness and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
oa public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
oa taxdeferred savings program and
oa robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
Job Security you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805 the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S. dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone regardless of age background or location can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition antitobacco support chronic disease prevention HIV/AIDS treatment family and child health environmental health mental health and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID19 pandemic we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity:

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST 21744

Qualifications :

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical biological and environmental sciences and public health) A masters degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical biological environmental or social science and one year of fulltime experience in a responsible supervisory administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A masters degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical biological environmental or social science and three years of responsible fulltime research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However all candidates must have at least a masters degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in 2 above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in 1 and 2 above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime