Research Analyst, BMH, Bureau of Mental Health

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, development, and implementation of program evaluation and research activities
• Work collaboratively with program stakeholders to develop key outcomes and indicators to measure implementation and success of program activities
• Design and conduct analyses of existing program and administrative data (e.g., Medicaid, Department of Correction) to evaluate program outcomes and processes; employ methods for predictive data analysis using cross-sectional and longitudinal data
• Respond rapidly and accurately to internal and external requests for data
• Effectively present and interpret data findings verbally, in writing and in graphical format to program management, non-technical audiences, and program leadership, advise leadership on limitations and provide actionable recommendations
• Assist in the writing of technical and research publications and reports on the evaluation of Mental Health Programs
• Conduct literature reviews to inform research questions, analysis design and outcome measures
• Manage multiple projects and collaborate with other research and program staff
• Conduct special projects and perform other duties as assigned
• Incorporate an equity lens throughout all aspects of work

Preferred

• A background and experience with research, program evaluation methodologies, survey development and implementation, and data analysis is preferred

Benefits

• As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
• 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.
• Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
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• Queens, New York, USA
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Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have 3-5 years full time experience processing, cleaning, manipulating, and analyzing large programs or administrative datasets using software such as SAS, R, and SQL
• Competency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is needed
• The candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills
• The individual will be self-motivated, self-disciplined, and able to work independently
• The candidate will have a strong sense of teamwork and the ability to get along with a wide range of people
• The individual will possess project management skills
• Ability to solve problems and research issues is imperative
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• A background and experience with research, program evaluation methodologies, survey development and implementation, and data analysis is preferred
• The successful candidate will have 3-5 years full time experience processing, cleaning, manipulating, and analyzing large programs or administrative datasets using software such as SAS, R, and SQL.
• 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;
• 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;

Required skills

• Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Program Evaluation Methodologies, R, SAS, SQL, Survey Development and Implementation

Preferred skills

• Project Management, Written and Oral Communication

Experience

• 2+ years