Data Analyst

Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health

Position: Data Analyst

Job Number: 45967

The Agency You’ll Join

The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five

boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. New York

City Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Previously,

Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, state senator, and Brooklyn

borough president. The Adams’ administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest

city in the world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City’s

economy stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable

that meets the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as

we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities

visit our careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With

The Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health (OCMH) coordinates and develops citywide policies

and strategies to fill critical gaps in mental healthcare so every New Yorker, in every neighborhood, has

the support they need.

OCMH was codified into the City Charter by Executive Order 68 and Local Law 155 by the City Council

in December of 2021, becoming the first mayoral office dedicated to addressing the mental health of

New Yorkers.

OCMH coordinates the development of citywide policies and strategies to fill critical gaps and reduce

barriers to mental healthcare with a focus on underserved communities. OCMH’s priorities are rooted

in equity, racial justice, and cultural responsiveness. It adopts a strength-based and community-

centered approach that recognizes diverse perspectives, lived experiences, resilience, and the unique

needs of New Yorkers.

OCMH’s priorities are:

• Improving Access to Mental Health Care and Equitable Distribution of Resources.

• Partnering with Communities to Elevate Mental Health Promotion and Community Resilience.

• Building and Supporting the Behavioral Health Workforce in NYC.

• Developing a Coordinated Mental Health Crisis Response System.

Overall, OCMH plays a critical role in advancing mental health services and policies in the community,

and its work is instrumental in improving mental health outcomes for all New Yorkers.

The Problems You’ll Solve

The Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health is seeking a Data Analyst who will support the

development of a portfolio of critical research and evaluation projects related to the Office’s work and

priorities. The Data Analyst will report to the Director of Research.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about community mental health and have excellent analytic and

project management skills. Additionally, the Data Analyst will have the following main responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Director, of Research, along with the Mental Health Access and Strategic

Initiatives teams to set priorities for collecting, managing, and analyzing data.

• Skillfully employ quantitative methods to perform analytical tasks such as data querying,

analysis, and report generation, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and clear presentation.

• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess the impact of policies and construct

informative management dashboards.

• Deliver comprehensive documentation and support end users on relevant metrics and

processes.

• Contribute to the refinement of programmatic outcome measures and support performance

management and reporting when needed.

• Summarize key research findings on particular issues related to the Office priority areas-

scanning and summarizing (for an internal audience) the evidence for effective interventions

that address the City's mental health needs.

• Support in preparing materials for public reporting by the office.

• Incorporate community input and feedback into OCMH data collection and evaluation efforts,

to ensure they are guided by an equity perspective.

About You

Preferred Qualifications:

• You have a baccalaureate degree in social science, behavioral science, health services, mental

health, or a relevant discipline; an advanced degree is a plus.

• You have 2 years of experience in the fields of public health, community mental health, or a

relevant field; preferred.

• You have experience working in government; a plus.

• You have the ability to think critically and strategically, consider multiple perspectives,

articulate priorities, and execute plans to achieve OCMH’s strategic priorities as related to

research and evidence-building.

• You have excellent interpersonal and coordination skills, including the ability to work as part of

a highly collaborative team within the organization and build a positive rapport with key

stakeholders across agencies and externally.

• You have demonstrated cultural proficiency and experience working with communities of color

in urban, underserved neighborhoods that bear a disproportionately high burden of illness and

premature death.

Preferred Skills:

• You have strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.

• You have excellent written and oral communication skills.

• You have knowledge of programming languages like SQL, Python, or R.

• You have an understanding of data warehouses, data lakes, and other data storage locations.

• You are proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Power Query, and Access.

• You have experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI.

• You have a working knowledge of statistical packages (e.g. R or SPSS).

• You have a working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (e.g., ArcGIS, Carto, or R);

preferred.

Salary

The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive

salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role

is $75,609.

Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other

factors.

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Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

The Office of the Mayor is an is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and

retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and

harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not

limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual

orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of

the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.

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