Research Analyst

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.

The Research Analyst will be responsible for supporting the integrity of DYCD programs and contracted Community Based Organizations administered by the Department of Youth and Community Development. The Research Analyst will be responsible for:

• Manage the data manipulation of large data files extracted from various database and export data into reports and spreadsheets that can be analyzed and used for decision making.

• Prepare complex reports summarizing research findings with recommendations for improvement. Implement research projects to improve services provided.

• Make presentations to convey results to participating parties.

• Maintain daily communication with the Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO) on the status of on-going projects and new initiatives, as well as report updates and findings. Make recommendations when required.

• Provide project coordination and research assistance to maintain working relationships with DYCD program unit and City Oversight agencies

• Prepare detailed written and statistical reports for the ACCO including but not limited to statistics on vendors performance across DYCD program areas, cautions and negative findings as it relates to a vendor's ability to receive a City contract

• Utilize program and administrative data to develop report indicators that measure administrative efficiencies and program outcomes. Assist in the preparation of materials for special or ad hoc projects and requests, including independent research and analyses

Minimum Qualifications

1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and six months of satisfactory full-time experience in research which involves gathering, organizing and analyzing data, and report writing; or

2.An associate degree from an accredited college, or completion of 60 semester credits at an accredited college, and two years and six months of satisfactory full-time experience in research which involves gathering, organizing and analyzing data, and report writing; or

3.A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years and six months of satisfactory full-time experience in research which involves gathering, organizing and analyzing data, and report writing; or

4.Education and experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of full-time experience. Completion of nine credits, at the college or graduate school level, in statistics, quantitative methods, mathematics, or research can be substituted for six months of the required experience. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least six months of required experience or the nine specialized credits.

Preferred Skills

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to independently follow through and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent verbal, written and interpretive skills

• Ability to complete project milestones on the deadline and to coordinate group efforts to finish projects

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio

• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements

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.