Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO)

Position
Data Analyst

Job Number: 41886

The Agency You’ll Join
The NYC Mayor's Office administers all city services, public property, most public agencies, and
enforces all city, state, and federal laws within New York City. New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams is
head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Mayor Adams has served the people of
New York City as an NYPD officer, State Senator, and Brooklyn Borough President. The Adams’
Administration is leading the fight to make New York City’s economy stronger, reduce inequality,
improve public safety, and build a stronger, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. As an
agency, we value fairness, helpfulness, transparency, leadership and build our teams around these
values. For current job opportunities visit our careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With
The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is leading New York City’s response to, and service
provision for, the influx of asylum seekers. New York City’s response is unique throughout the nation
and includes complex services for asylum seekers, including but not limited to legal supports, advocacy,
shelter, education, workforce training, clothing and food donations, and collaboration with faith-based
and community-based organizations. OASO coordinates between agencies, makes sure that agencies
have the resources they need, and manages the City’s advocacy to the state and federal governments.
OASO also leads strategic planning for the City’s response, including long-term planning and policy
drafting.

The Problems You’ll Solve
The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is recruiting for three (3) IT Project Specialist to
function as Data Analysts who will:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify technology needs, opportunities, and challenges

to enhance program effectiveness.

• Collaborate with external partners, vendors, and technology providers and city data to leverage

their expertise and resources effectively.

such as new facility and program design and onboarding, housing management, and case
management.

• Manage software development projects, from requirements gathering and solution design to

implementation, testing, and deployment.

• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions, leveraging effective project

management techniques.

• Establish data governance practices and oversee the management and utilization of program

data effectively.

• Develop data analytics capabilities to derive insights, monitor program performance, and

inform decision-making processes.

• Performs other duties as required

About You
Minimum Qualifications

• 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human

computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization,
communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the
area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process,
methodology and/or domain; or

• 2. An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human

computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization,
communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the
area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process,
methodology and/or domain; or

• 3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time

experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a
relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or

• 4. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.

Preferred Skills

• 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

• Experience managing databases including structuring databases, creating indexes, optimizing

queries, and managing security

• Experience creating and instituting data governance practices
• Very strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of population data analysis, research, and program evaluation methodologies
• Willingness to adapt to new data structures and tackle novel problems creatively
• Willing to take on new responsibilities within scope and expand as data needs change

Salary
The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive
salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role
is $82,506 to $94,882.

Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other
factors.

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Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement
The Office of the Mayor is an 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.

The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of
the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.

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New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment