Data Analyst 1

Duties Description The Division of Quality Improvement (DQI) is responsible for developing and implementing key components of OPWDD's mission. A central objective of DQI is to integrate and promote quality improvement practices across the service system to enhance the quality of support and outcomes for the people we serve.
The incumbent will serve as a core member of the DQI Data Analysis and Evaluation Unit (DAEU), supporting expanding data analysis and reporting needs and assisting with new federal requirements. DQI is responsible for overseeing implementation of the federal Access Rule quality measure set issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The incumbent will contribute to analyses and reporting related to critical incidents and the Incident Report and Management Application (IRMA), including tasks required under the Access Rule.

This position will be essential to many data analysis functions and initiatives central to DQI.
The incumbent will be expected to:
Perform structured data analysis using quantitative, statistical, and operational methodologies.
Extract, clean, merge, and prepare datasets from OPWDD, Medicaid, and other enterprise systems using SQL, SAS, and similar tools.
Develop analytic outputs including frequencies, trends, quality indicators, and operational metrics.
Develop visualizations, summaries, dashboards, and reports in both paper and presentation formats.
Support data-driven decision-making through clear, reliable, and audit-ready reporting.
Support implementation of CMS Access Rule quality requirements through data preparation, metric development, validation, and reporting.
Assist with IRMA federal reporting changes required under the Access Rule.
Identify potential unreported critical incidents using Medicaid data and structured analytic methods.
Trend statewide incident data in collaboration with SCIR to support prevention of harm, abuse, and neglect.
Coordinate with DSM and partner agencies to align data structures, integrate data sources, and support enterprise data strategy.
Use SQL, SAS, Tableau, and other analytic tools to meet reporting and data processing needs.
Apply Medicaid data knowledge when working on incident-related analytics and Access Rule requirements.
Support development and maintenance of standardized definitions and methodologies for key DQI measures and analytic products.

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Minimum Qualifications Data Analyst Trainee 1, NS (equivalent to SG-14): four years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.

Data Analyst Trainee 2, NS (equivalent to SG-16): five years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.

Data Analyst 1, SG-18: four years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools and satisfactory completion of a two-year traineeship; OR six years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.

*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:
Strong statistical and data management skills. Proficient in the use of data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI. Experience with SAS, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point. Experience extracting, merging, and linking health care datasets, including Medicaid data, for the application of data visualization and advanced statistical analysis. Knowledge of statistical methods and their application for predictive analytics. Excellent communication and organizational skills. The ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.

Additional Comments Appointments may also be made at the Data Analyst Trainee levels. Candidates hired at the entry-level title Data Analyst Trainee 1 may be advanced to the full-performance level Data Analyst 1 following satisfactory completion of two-years of service.

Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of a Data Analyst Trainee 1 through the job rate of a Data Analyst 1.

Data Analyst Trainee 1: $56,183

Data Analyst Trainee 2: $62,694

Data Analyst 1: $69,964 - $88,970

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Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.?

Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.?

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.?

Life insurance and Disability insurance.?

The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.?

Paid Holidays and Leave:?
Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.?
Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.?
Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.?
Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.?
Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.?

Health Care Coverage:?
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.?

Paid Parental Leave:?
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.?

Retirement Program:?
Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.?

Professional Development and Education and Training:?
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