Data Analyst - Division of Confidential Investigations

Position: Data Analyst 1 - Division of Confidential Investigations
Duties Description The Division of Confidential Investigations (DCI) is among the most active special investigations units in the country. The Data Analytics and Case Development Team proactively develops fraud investigations and provides analytical support to DCI and other NYSIF divisions. Reporting to a Supervising Data Analyst, Data Analyst 1 supports investigative activities by analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends, anomalies, and indicators of potential fraud.

This position focuses on applying analytical techniques, preparing reports, and assisting with case development under established guidelines and supervisory direction. The incumbent is expected not only to complete assigned analytical tasks accurately and timely, but also to demonstrate analytical curiosity by identifying additional questions or data considerations and bringing them to supervisory staff for review. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Use structured query language (SQL) to query relational databases, extract data, and generate tables for analysis and reporting

• Assist with gathering, organizing, reviewing, and redacting discovery materials in support of DCI investigations and prosecutions, in accordance with established procedures and confidentiality requirements

• Support case preparation activities by ensuring analytical materials are complete, accurate, and properly documented

• Assist in evaluating existing data analysis processes, methodologies, and tools, and suggest improvements to supervisors to enhance efficiency and accuracy

• Participate in ongoing training and professional development related to data analytics, investigative support, and agency systems

Minimum Qualifications
• Four years of experience
* in data visualization, statistical models and data mining tools and satisfactory completion of a two-year traineeship; OR

• Six years of experience
* in data visualization, statistical models and data mining tools

* Substitutions:
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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic, internship, or entry-level experience involving data analysis, auditing, compliance, or investigative support

• Familiarity with data visualization or link analysis tools

• Exposure to insurance, finance, healthcare, or government datasets

• Coursework or experience related to fraud examination, criminal justice, or policy administration

Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position. NYSIF is not currently enrolled in eVerify, which is a requirement for certain types of employment verifications.

Additional Comments For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

Fringe Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation.

• Future Career Growth Potential.

• Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment.

• Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals.

• Paid State and Federal Holidays.

• Full Medical, Vision, and Dental.

• Retirement Options.

• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

• Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.

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