Data Analyst, Violence Prevention Initiatives (VPI), Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building

Data Analyst for the Violence Prevention Initiatives (VPI) within the Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building supports data collection, analytics, dashboard maintenance, and reporting to inform violence prevention programs in New York City. This onsite role is based in Queens, NY, with a salary range of USD 87,743 to 100,904 per year. Candidates should hold a Doctorate and have a minimum of one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program staff and partners to design and refine data collection instruments and improve data systems and processes.
• Partner with program stakeholders to establish specific, measurable metrics for operational and performance management.
• Use SAS or R to process, clean, and prepare data for analysis and reporting; perform regular data checks; document data management procedures such as data dictionaries; monitor data quality; and resolve issues in collaboration with program staff and partners.
• Prepare routine reports and presentations on program performance, and clearly communicate results to program staff, partners, leadership, and non-technical audiences; contribute to scientific articles for publication.
• Maintain and update existing dashboards as needed using PHPC, Tableau or Power BI; assist in developing new dashboards as required.
• Respond promptly and accurately to ad hoc data requests from internal audiences (e.g., Directors, Assistant Commissioners) and external audiences (e.g., public hearings, City Hall).
• Work with leadership and program stakeholders to interpret results and acknowledge limitations of data analyses.
• Develop training materials and conduct trainings on updates to data collection systems; create guidance documents for internal staff and external users; provide data technical assistance to external users.
• Participate in workgroups and cross-agency committees related to community violence prevention research and data.
• 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.

Requirements

• Assignment Level I: A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
• Assignment Level II and above: Candidates must meet one of the following pathways:
  • Doctorate degree in a relevant field with specialization in physical, biological, environmental or social science, plus one year of full-time supervisory, administrative or research experience in the field.
  • Master's degree in a relevant field with specialization in physical, biological, environmental or social science, plus three years of responsible full-time research experience in the field.
  • Education and/or experience equivalent to the above options, provided the candidate holds at least a master's degree in the field and has at least two years of the described experience; two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can substitute for the experience required in the first two options.
• Note: Probationary period of one year applies to appointments.

Technologies

• SAS
• R
• PHPC
• Tableau
• Power BI
• Salesforce
• Partners Connect
• RedCap

Benefits

• Loan forgiveness and repayment assistance may be available through federal and state programs for eligible City of New York employees.
• Premium-free health insurance that, in a 2024 assessment, saves employees over $10,000 annually.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may apply based on the position's union or benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly retirement payments.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program with resources to support employee health.
• Work from home options: depending on the position, up to two days per week may be eligible for remote work.
• Public sector job security with the opportunity to contribute to NYC's health and well-being.