Data And Systems Analyst

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE

The Department of Homeless Services is comprised of 2,000 employees and with an annual operating budget of over $1 billion. DHS is one of the largest organizations of its kind committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City. Collaborating with other public agencies and not-for-profit partners, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it occurs, reduce street homelessness, and assist New Yorkers to transition from shelter into appropriate permanent housing.

The Department of Homeless Services seeks a Associate Staff Analyst in the Housing Emergency Referral Operations (HERO) Unit. HERO is the sole 24/7 DHS organizational unit that identifies and secures shelter for families and single adults who apply for emergency housing assistance. HERO is composed of seven sections: Placement, Transfers and Transportation, Vacancy Control for Families with Children and Single Adults, Data & Systems, Strategic Initiatives, Care Day Certification and Portfolio Management.

The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) Placement Division is recruiting for one (1) Associate Staff Analyst who will:

• Analyze the development and use of data and systems, ensuring effective data management, secure procedures, and data analysis.

• Analyze large amounts of project and financial data to accurately and produce reports and presentations.

• Ensure CARES, BCS, Cap Dash and other external/internal systems are continuously updated to accurately reflect what is reported from both the provider and directly operated facilities.

• Draft/edit reports, memoranda, Excel spreadsheets using formulas. Complete specific types of analysis as required and fulfill presentation or administrative duty as assigned.

• Assist with Implementing multiple specific or department-wide projects and assignments and provide direct support for office-wide initiatives, such as analyses, reports, or other activities.

• Interact with various internal and external partners, managers, operating divisions, and departments to ensure deadlines are met and project deliverables are on track for completion.

Work Location: 33 Beaver Street

Hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM

Minimum Qualifications

1.A master's degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee

benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area; or

2.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical skills.

• Excellent technical skills and enthusiasm to continue to develop them.

• Attention to detail.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Project management skills.

• Teamwork skills.

• Written and verbal communication skills.

• Interpersonal skills.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.