Job Description
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Lead and mentor a team of analysts focused on converting raw data into actionable insights.
- Oversee the entire lifecycle of data solution development with an emphasis on quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Develop and refine data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and dbt.
- Integrate data pipelines into the organization's cloud infrastructure.
- Create and maintain dashboards using tools like Tableau, Data Wrapper, R, Python, SAS, and SQL.
- Coordinate with IT and manage partnerships with data providers.
- Establish analytical frameworks and ensure data integrity across platforms.
- Drive organizational adoption of advanced analytics and visualization strategies.
- Guide both front-end design (intuitive, human-centered) and back-end architecture (scalable, structured).
- Lead cross-functional analytics initiatives and manage complex data projects.
- Provide quality assurance and continuously expand team capability in visualization best practices.
- Champion a culture of continuous learning, offering training and growth in modern data tools.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Proven experience as a Data Visualization Lead, BI Developer, or in a related role focused on dashboard development and data storytelling.
- Expertise in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Datawrapper, R, Python, and SAS.
- Strong understanding of data architecture, dashboard design principles, and user-centered design.
- Hands-on experience with modern data engineering tools, including Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and dbt.
- Ability to design and implement scalable data pipelines that support real-time and batch analytics.
- Familiarity with SQL and cloud-based data environments (e.g., Azure Synapse, Data Lake).
- Experience setting up visualization standards, quality assurance processes, and governance protocols.
- Knowledge of best practices in data integrity, security, automation, and workflow optimization.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a proven ability to guide cross-functional analytics teams.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into accessible visual insights for diverse stakeholders
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744
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.
