NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is seeking a Data Analyst to assist in performing long-term data-driven research projects using SAS to analyze various taxes, audits, and other data. This role will support the Tax Policy & Data Analytics Division in reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating policies and legislation affecting the city, including revenue impacts, tax administration, and data mining for the Audit Division.
Requirements
- Utilizing SAS to analyze mortgage recording data and produce tables for monthly report and the publication of the statistical profile of mortgage recording tax.
- Analysis of compliance issues based on datasets from Property, Exemption and Personal Income Tax.
- Assist with economic and statistical research such as gig economy and in the preparation of reports and ad-hoc queries or data requests using SAS, excel or other appropriate software and tools.
- Design and develop data models to support efficient data retrieval and analysis in Power BI.
- Lead the creation of interactive and visually compelling Power BI reports and dashboards to meet business requirements for the unit and the division.
- Proficiency in SAS programming or another language such as R, STATA, or Python.
- Experience working with data visualization tools, such as Microsoft Power BI, and ArcGIS.
Responsibilities
- Utilizing SAS to analyze mortgage recording data and produce tables for monthly report and the publication of the statistical profile of mortgage recording tax.
- Analysis of compliance issues based on datasets from Property, Exemption and Personal Income Tax.
- Assist with economic and statistical research such as gig economy and in the preparation of reports and ad-hoc queries or data requests using SAS, excel or other appropriate software and tools.
- Design and develop data models to support efficient data retrieval and analysis in Power BI.
- Lead the creation of interactive and visually compelling Power BI reports and dashboards to meet business requirements for the unit and the division.
- Presenting research findings to Senior Director and Assistant Commissioner on a regular basis.
- Mine large and complex datasets.
Other
- Presenting research findings to Senior Director and Assistant Commissioner on a regular basis.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
- This position will require employees to have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to an additional background investigation before appointment.
- New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
