Senior Data Strategist Position Available In Albany, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency SUNY System Administration The job title for the vacancy. Title Senior Data Strategist The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade NS The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit PSNU

• Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.

Salary Range From $75000 to $90000 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 40 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 8 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 5 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 353 Broadway The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12246 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description As the Senior Data Strategist at SUNY Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development (ORIED), you will be at the forefront of driving data-driven decision-making, forward-focused strategy development, and sustaining innovation. This role involves leading the development and implementation of advanced analytics strategies to support research across SUNY, building foundational research information systems, and strategic planning. We are looking for a dynamic individual with a strong background in data analytics, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team environment.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Research Information Management System Coordinator:

• Coordinate system implementation, deployment, training, and day-to-day management of RIMS
• Ensure data integrated with the system is accurate, appropriate, and useable
• Collaborate with SUNY system, Research Foundation, campus staff, and researchers to gather additional data to populate faculty profiles and equipment data
• Customize and configure the system to align with SUNY system-wide requirements and workflows Research data analytics expert:
• Create, share, and support adoption of standards for data creation, submission, and use
• Understand, inform, and implement organizational and system-specific data governance practices
• Respond to ad hoc data requests from system and campus stakeholders regarding research funding, publications, faculty areas of expertise, and equipment
• Identify trends, patterns, insights, and opportunities to determine strategic research initiatives across the SUNY system using a diverse set of models, tools, and techniques combining a variety of internal and external data sources
• Develop predictive models to forecast research trends and outcomes
• Generate reports, presentations, dashboards, and visualizations summarizing key insights for stakeholders from executive leaders to members of the public

Project Manager:

• Lead and manage data-related projects, ensuring timely completion and alignment with strategic goals
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are met
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders
• Able to lead concurrent, active projects in accordance with business goals and office priorities

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in data analytics and research management
• Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance data utilization and research outcomes
• Continuously evaluate and improve processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (mathematics, computer science, information studies, information science, business, statistics, science, technology, engineering or related field) and at least five years of professional data analytics or data management experience
• Strong technical skills with proficiency in data management, system integration, or database administration
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data
• Experience in project management, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Experience working with complex data sets of various types and from disparate sources
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (mathematics, computer science, information studies, information science, business, statistics, science, technology, engineering or related field) and at least seven years of professional data analytics or data management experience
• Experience in higher education institutional and/or academic research environments
• Experience with business analytics tools such as: PowerBI, PowerQuery, Oracle BIEE, or Excel, and data analysis tools such as: SQL, Python, R,
• Knowledge of data visualization techniques and methodologies
• Experience with Research Information Management System (RIMS) or Current Research Information System (CRIS) such as Elsevier’s Pure or Symplectic Elements or similar

RIMS/CRIS

• Proven track record of successfully managing data-related projects
• Knowledge of NLP, machine learning, or predictive analytic techniques and tools
• Experience with APIs Additional comments regarding the vacancy.

Additional Comments Additional Information:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
• Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $75,000
• 90,000 annually.

• State Title:

  Staff Associate (SL-4) and is part of the United University Professions Union.

• Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time.

Generous amount of time off:

13 days of paid holidays per year; 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick time accrued for the first year of employment. Then increases thereafter. Please see our UUP benefits summary for additional information: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf This position will be based in Albany, NY.

SUNY System Administration Benefits:

SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY.

Our nationally recognized benefits include:

• Retirement:

  The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.

• Health Insurance:

  Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.

• Time Off:

  Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.

• Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.

• Flexible Working Arrangements:

  Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.

• Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.

suny.edu/benefits Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Human Resources The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-320-1565 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address hr@sysadm.suny.edu Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 353 Broadway The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12246 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Please apply at this link: http://sunysystem.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?

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