State of New York - Mental Health, Office of

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The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Office of Financial Management, Strategic Financial & Managed Care Group is recruiting to fill a Data Analyst 2, G-23, position. The incumbent will be tasked with Duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to• Designs and develops new functions or applications using programming languages to perform analyses using commercial claims data.• Develops and maintains reports on commercial health data and key performance indicators to evaluate behavioral health service delivery and assess network adequacy.• Conducts data analysis (including commercial claims and financial data) to inform the development of programs and policies.• Responds to ad hoc data requests by providing timely analysis, results, and data-driven solutions.• Researches and evaluates new data sources and analytical tools, offering recommendations for implementation.• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to identify data needs and deliver analytical insights tailored to their objectives.• Maintains and supports data-related processes, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and reliability across systems.• Prepares, interprets, and communicates analytical findings to non-technical audiences, including OMH leadership and external partners.• Creates narrative reports and visual presentations, including charts and tables, using data visualization software to support decision-making. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have one year of permanent service as a Data Analyst 1 OR bachelor’s degree and three years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.A master’s degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, may substitute for one year of the specialized experience. A Ph.D. in the above fields may substitute for two years of the specialized experiencePreferred Qualifications: Experience with the following- analyzing large, complex, multi-dimensional datasets using a variety of tools; - statistical software (e.g., SAS, R), data analytic programming and database languages (e.g., SQL, PL/SQL); - research, development, and support of data visualization techniques; - BI tools such as Tableau, PowerBI- solving analytical problems using statistical approaches; Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.