NYC Department of Social Services · 20 hours ago
RESEARCH ANALYST
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe NYC Department of Social Services is focused on enhancing responses to gender-based violence through research and evaluation. The Research Analyst will contribute to research and evaluation efforts, assist in data analysis, and prepare reports to inform domestic violence initiatives.
ConsultingGovernmentNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Contribute to the design and execution of the office’s research and evaluation agenda as a member of the research and evaluation team
Assists the Director with assigned research, public health investigations and data analysis for domestic violence prevention and intervention initiatives
Assist with drafting research reports, including data briefs and other research reports for internal and external use
Utilizes automated systems and tools to support research and analysis
Assist with and contributes to literature searches and draft literature reviews
Conduct presentations on research activities
Maintains records, writes reports and prepares and conducts presentations
Perform tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in '1' above
Preferred
A demonstrated interest in the issue of domestic violence
Proven ability in quantitative and qualitative research methods
Experience with data management and analysis using statistical software (SQL, R, BI Analytics, other)
Experience developing, updating, and presenting Power BI reports, leading BI software development, managing BI tools, and strategically displaying insights and results via visualization tools
Working knowledge and comfortability with Microsoft Office
Ability to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines
Ability to think outside of the box and develop novel strategies for analysis
Ability to be self-motivated and take initiative on new projects
Ability to support other staff members on projects outside of research
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data and research projects to a wide audience
Prior experience with administrative datasets and surveys preferred
Expertise in any of the following topics is a plus: family violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, stalking
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Department of Social Services
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS).
10001+ employees
Funding
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General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer
Beatriz Fritschler, MPA
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