Business Data Analyst
NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service. DOF's Administration and Planning Division is responsible for managing and overseeing administrative and operational services for the agency. This includes the daily management of the Offices of Financial Management, Purchasing and Contracts, Operational Services, and Diversity and Inclusion. The Office of Financial Management is responsible for monitoring and controlling the agency's finances. This includes the development and management of annual expenses and capital budgets, accounts payable, travel requests, and other payments. The division also includes the Assigned Counsel Plan (ACP) Payments Unit, which is responsible for processing payment vouchers for 18-b attorneys and experts. The Business Systems & Analytics Unit is seeking a motivated and tech-savvy individual to serve as a Business Data Analyst. The ideal candidate should be energetic, an analytical thinker, proactive, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in building solid platform automation solutions for our Financial Management Division. This position plays a vital role in enhancing operational efficiency and promoting the adoption of technology within the Financial Management Division. Reporting to the Director of Business Systems & Analytics, the selected candidate's duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with different teams to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements.
- Contribute to the ongoing Workday conversion project, documenting current business processes to be configured in the platform.
- Responsible for E2E (End to End) testing of various processes.
- Assist in the design, development, and implementation of reports and workflows, based on business requirements in Workday, as well as creating visualizations using Power BI for division managers.
- Maintain various business automation projects using SharePoint and Power Platforms (including Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint, Power BI, Power Page, etc.).
- Document all processes, prepare technical documentation, and provide training and support to end-users.
- Support the Financial Management office with other special projects as assigned.
Additional Information: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the Collective Bargaining Unit representing employees serving in the civil service title.
Minimum Qualifications:
Level I 1. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in social science, economics, statistics, computer science, data analysis, geography, sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), or a closely related field, with at least 12 credits or five courses in economics, public policy, econometrics, statistics, mathematics, engineering, geography or computer science. 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university as described in "1" above and two years of full-time, professional experience performing statistical analysis and programming work in any of the areas described in "1" above.
Level II 1. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in social science, economics, statistics, computer science, data analysis, geography, sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), or a closely related field, with at least 12 credits or five courses in economics, public policy, econometrics, statistics, mathematics, engineering, geography or computer science. 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university as described in "1" above and two years of full-time, professional experience performing statistical analysis and programming work in any of the areas described in "1" above. Special Note: To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year full-time work experience in a related field, or a master's degree from an accredited college or university, in the areas described in "1" above, with at least 12 credits or three advanced courses in economics, public policy, econometrics, statistics, mathematics, engineering, geography, or computer science.
Level III 1. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in social science, economics, statistics, computer science, data analysis, geography, sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), or a closely related field, with at least 12 credits or five courses in economics, public policy, econometrics, statistics, mathematics, engineering, geography or computer science. 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university as described in "1" above and two years of full-time, professional experience performing statistical analysis and programming work in any of the areas described in "1" above. Special Note: To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements of Level II, at least three years full-time work experience in a related field, or a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university, in the areas described above, with at least 12 credits or three advanced courses in economics, public policy, econometrics, statistics, mathematics, engineering, geography or computer science.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system such as Workday, Oracle NetSuite or Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite programs such as SharePoint, Power Platform, and Power BI.
- Work well independently and as a team.
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 .
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.