Job Title: Statistical Assistant
Employment Type: Contract Work Hours: 37.5 hrs./week
Work site: 100% Onsite. Location: One Commerce Plaza, Albany, NY, 12257 Job Duration: 2 Years
Closing: 05/12/2026.
Minimum Candidate Qualifications:
5 years of experience in data governance.
5 years of experience in compiling and computing data according to statistical formulas for use in data analytic and/or statistical studies.
A Bachelor's Degree.
Proof of eligibility to work in NYS.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist the Division(s) in data governance processes, including data quality, data cataloguing, and other data governance activities.
Coordinate with data governance stakeholders, collect status updates, and prepare status reports and presentations as needed.
Closely collaborate with data governance stakeholders across Client to progress assigned projects/initiatives.
Conduct data analysis on data and related processes, prepare data definition and document its usage, prepare business requirements.
Develop documentation including reference guides, how-to(s), summaries, reports, meeting minutes, guideline and policy documentation, etc.
Contribute to data governance forum(s), facilitate project meetings and other collaboration forums.
Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries.
Work with complex data sets to understand problems and recommend solutions and procedures while using various analytical and statistical approaches.
Use technical expertise to automate manual processes and reporting.
Collaborate with business users and business analysts to develop analytical strategies for implementation in various projects.
Other duties as assigned.
In addition, the candidate must possess the following abilities:
Data analysis.
Data visualization.
High-level competency in Excel (e.g., advanced formulas, macros, etc.).
Expertise in relational database management systems, SQL, data modeling.
Experience in data platforms for data quality and data cataloguing/metadata management, such as Informatica, Collibra, Alation, etc.
Experience in modern cloud technologies such as Salesforce, Snowflake, etc.
Develop metrics, reports, and presentations.
Ability to translate complex business requirements to technical specifications.
Highly motivated and effective working autonomously and as part of cross-functional teams.
Ability to multi-task across projects while maintaining a high-quality work prod uct.
Miscellaneous Information:
Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM; 37.5 hours per week.
Telecommuting may be allowable upon discretion of the hiring manager.
Client does not provide parking, but the office is accessible by mass transit .
Interviews will be conducted in person or online based on availability.
Training will be provided.
The Nexus Staff Difference:
Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Albany, NY
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Skills
Actuarial Skillsunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Business Analysisunmatched
Cataloguingunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Data Modelingunmatched
Data Processingunmatched
Data Qualityunmatched
Data Setsunmatched
Data Visualizationunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Informaticaunmatched
Metadataunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Relational Databases (RDBMS)unmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
Salesforce.comunmatched
Statisticsunmatched
Status Reportsunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
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