Program Research Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/03/26

Applications Due07/18/26

Vacancy ID219191

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NY HELPYes

AgencyTaxation & Finance, State

TitleProgram Research Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address WA Harriman State Office Campus

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12227

Duties Description

The Program Research Specialists 1 will assist in the analysis, evaluation, and reporting for operating programs and projects. They will work under the supervision of a Program Research Specialist 2 or Tax Policy Analyst 3 or other higher-level manager to perform the following duties:

• Participate in the creation of annual OTPA Study files for various taxes. These data files are used by internal and external customers for statistical analysis, and in the publication of agency data.
• Perform various tasks associated with data collection, manipulation, analysis, and evaluation. Including developing working knowledge of data management tools such as SAS, SQL, Access and other tools.
• Learn and participate in data cleaning techniques and manage and review the work of other data collection staff actively engaged in cleaning OTPA study files.
• Actively manage the review of tax forms for accuracy and data that OTPA would like captured for statistical analysis.
• Develop a working knowledge of COGNOS data cubes (a type of data mining software tool).
• Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing statistical results using a variety of analytical tools.
• Participate in Department-wide initiatives and projects as needed and report progress, issues, and risks to supervisors.
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, with a variety of individuals and groups including program research staff and management officials.
• Adhere to the Department's time and attendance rules and regulations.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

Within a year of permanent appointment, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination.

Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Program Research Specialist 1: A bachelors degree including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in biostatistics, data analysis, data modeling, economics, econometrics, mathematics, research methods, or statistics and two years of professional research experience performing the collection, manipulation (e.g., data construction, merging data files, data cleaning, working with data files containing different levels of data) and evaluation of quantitative data directed toward review, analysis, and presentation related to program operations.

Applicant's with less than the required specialized experience may be considered for a one (Program Research Specialist Trainee 1) or two-year traineeship (Program Research Specialist Trainee 2) if minimum qualifications are met.

Program Research Specialist Trainee 1: A bachelors degree or higher including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in biostatistics, data analysis, or data modeling, economics, econometrics, mathematics, research methods, or statistics.

Program Research Specialist Trainee 2: A bachelors degree or higher including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in biostatistics, data analysis, or data modeling, economics, econometrics, mathematics, research methods, or statistics, and one year of professional research experience performing the collection, manipulation (e.g., data construction, merging data files, data cleaning, working with data files containing different levels of data) and evaluation of quantitative data.

Substitution: A masters degree or higher including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in biostatistics, data analysis, data modeling, economics, econometrics, mathematics, research methods, or statistics may substitute for one year of experience.

Unofficial transcript(s) or a foreign degree evaluation must be included with your application. Your transcript(s) or degree evaluation must show your name, the school's name, the degree type, the degree awarded and the date it was awarded. It must also show detailed coursework. Foreign degrees must have an evaluation from one of the companies listed here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm.

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).

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

Work hours and telecommuting will be discussed at the interview.

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

Name Kacey Eutermarks

Telephone 518-402-2871

Fax

Email Address External.Application@tax.ny.gov

Address

Street WA Harriman State Office Campus

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Tax and Finance. Within the application, you will attach your resume & unofficial transcript.

https://www7b.tax.ny.gov/HELP/gateway/HELP.home

Applicants may be contacted for their Social Security Number to verify their NYS employment.

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