Data Analyst, Bureau of Early Intervention

Hiring Rate: $74,536.00 (Annual)

Early Intervention (EI) is a comprehensive interagency program that supports infants and children with developmental delays in their efforts to realize their full potential. It reduces the likelihood of delays among at-risk children, assists and empowers families to meet their child's and their own needs, and entitles children, regardless of race, ethnicity or income, to services through the program. A key tool for identifying children in need of EI Services is developmental screening conducted by professionals of all disciplines, caretakers and parents, using a validated instrument such as the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ). The new Developmental Screening initiative requires quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and evaluation to identify outcomes, implementation challenges, and best practices.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

• Learn EI program operations as they pertain to this role.
• Design and carry out program evaluations including conceptualizing the research questions and objectives, identifying the outcome measures, designing the methodological approach, developing and implementing data collection and data management systems and processes, cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting data, and drafting and presenting results.
• Code and analyze complex administrative data and produce reports to support program operations using SAS, R, PowerBI and other tools.
• Collaborate with project staff and management to ensure common understanding of project goals, operations, and evaluation questions and methods.
• Provide project management support to the Director of Research and Analysis, including internet research and literature reviews; drafting, reviewing and editing written materials; preparing IRB, legal and grant materials; designing, coordinating and executing special projects, providing ad hoc training to BEI staff; and providing occasional administrative support.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge and experience related to program evaluation and use of qualitative data analysis software
• Proficiency in the use of SAS and R for data management and statistical analysis
• Excellent oral, written, and visual communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to quickly learn a complex new content area
• Organizational and time-management skills and ability to work independently
• Proven ability to work collaboratively
• An interest in and familiarity with the Early Intervention Program
• A commitment to promoting equitable access to Early Intervention services.

Why You Should Work For Us

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
  • A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
  • Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
  • A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
  • A tax-deferred savings program.
  • A 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.

About the NYC Health Department

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health): A master's 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 full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
  2. A master's 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 full-time 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 master's 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.

Additional Information

• Probationary Period: Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
• Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.
• Equal Opportunity: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Sye-Eun Ahn at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.