Duties Description The New York State Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Senior Data Analysis Specialist in the Economic Research unit within the Research and Innovation Division. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Leads and oversees primary data duties for critical agency regulatory reporting to facilitate research, evaluation, and analytical studies relating to various economic factors;
• Assembles large and complex financial data sets from multiple sources to address regulatory needs using various analytical and statistical approaches;
• Reviews and monitors quality of data submissions by entities, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommending relevant actions to management;
• Maintains database integrity by entering, verifying, and backing up data in coordination with management;
• Participates in the development of key materials for senior leadership briefings and decision-making; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrable competence working with large datasets; including importing, merging data, and data validation;
• Excellent communication skills, including project management skills;
• Proficiency with R Studio and Python;
• Familiarity with FFIEC reporting, Federal Reserve Reporting, and regulatory agency supervisory structures;
• Expertise with bank regulatory data, including bank call reports, CAMELS ratings, and public agency reporting;
• Highly motivated and effective working autonomously and as part of cross-function teams; and
• Ability to multi-task across projects and maintain attention to detail.

Appointment method: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed below in order to be eligible for appointment.

Non-Competitive: Seven years of experience* in data visualization, statistical models and data mining tools.

*Substitution: An associate's degree may substitute for two years of general experience; or a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of general experience. A master's degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, may substitute for one year of general experience; or a Ph.D. in these fields may substitute for two years of general experience.

Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.

Salary: The starting salary for this position is $86,681 with periodic increases up to $109,650

Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and
Westchester Counties are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

Appointment Status: Permanent

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Kara Waters

Telephone

Fax (518) 402-5071

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza

Suite 301

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

Notes on Applying To Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than August 28, 2026 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box SDAS-DA2-10810) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.

Kara Waters
Box SDAS-DA2-10810
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email: [email protected]
Fax: (518) 402-5071

All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Employment with New York State qualifies an individual for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This program forgives the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. To learn more about the program and whether you would qualify, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service