Join the dynamic team of Performance Tracking and Analytics Department where you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects with different departments using a variety of tools and datasets.
NYCHA is the largest public housing authority in North America, providing affordable housing to roughly 1 in 16 New Yorkers. Within NYCHA, Performance Management & Analytics (PMA) provides best-in-class business analytic support to help Executive Staff and Departments successfully execute long-term strategic goals and achieve day-to-day operational effectiveness and efficiency. In addition to serving as the primary reporting and analytics unit within NYCHA, our department also ensures compliance with reporting for HUD and New York City, and promotes a data driven culture that improves decision making at all levels of the Authority.
The Performance Tracking and Analytics Department (PTAD) within PMA provides support to departments throughout the agency through quantitative data analysis, qualitative research, reporting & analytics, including policy impact forecasting, geospatial analytics, compliance reporting, and research collaborations.
Under direction, with wide latitude for independent judgement and initiative, the City Research Scientist will conduct data analyses, evaluations, and field studies to assist NYCHA departments with various data, research, and reporting needs. The specific duties shall include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Evaluate large datasets and prepare demographics and other administrative data for mandated periodic for the U.S Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and NYCHA's submission for the City's Mayor’s Management Report and Consolidated Plan.
2. Use statistical and data visualization tools to develop and conduct operations research and investigations using administrative data such as work orders, rent collection, move-in/move-out and transfers, to assess agency operations.
3. Construct longitudinal datasets, generate data profiles and descriptive statistical analyses using NYCHA resident related data files, development data, waiting list attributes, crime statistics, work ticket data, NYC Housing and Vacancy Survey data, U.S. Census data, and Neighborhood Tabulation Areas.
4. Design studies and investigations, conduct analyses, interpret, and present results using datasets from different systems to create a more complete view of the conditions at NYCHA developments.
5. Conduct quantitative research to assess changes in NYCHA’s population over time, including but not limited to changes in household composition, employment, income, rent, and move-in/move-out patterns.
6. Work on policy impact analyses and financial projections such as calculating the impact of rent increases on NYCHA's households.
7. Assist with special projects including trend analysis of public housing and Section 8 demographics, survey research, development and analysis of performance metrics and white papers.
8. Respond to various demographic, work orders, and administrative data requests for internal departments and external requests.
Additional Information
1. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) 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.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. 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; or
2. 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; or
3. 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.
NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Preferred Skills

1. Proficiency with BI software (preferably Microsoft Power BI) and software tools for big data and statistical analyses (e.g., SQL, R, Python, SAS, etc.). 2. Ability to work independently and in a team environment to compile datasets, design and conduct data analyses, provide written interpretations of statistical analyses and to present findings in written reports and oral presentations. 3. Data management skills including cleaning, aggregating, and matching large data sets for research and reporting. 4. Experience developing analytic plans and conducting statistical analyses. 5. Ability to work under stringent deadlines, manage multiple assignments, and handle sensitive information. 6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interface well with senior Authority management and external partners. 7. Attention to detail in the presentation of reports, data visualizations, and data sets for distribution. 8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

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

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.