Workforce Data Scientist

DCASs mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York Citys most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.

Our commitment to equity effectiveness and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed including:
-Recruiting hiring and training City employees.
-Managing 55 public buildings.
-Acquiring selling and leasing City property.
-Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
-Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
-Leading the Citys efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS youre not just working for one agency but in service of them all. Its an opportunity to provide impactful support quality customer service and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at to learn more about the work we do.

DCAS Human Capital (HC) is responsible for maintaining the Civil Service system for the City of New York. HC recruits and identifies the best-qualified candidates for City employment administers Civil Service exams for positions and provides City agencies with a qualified pool of candidates to fill their hiring needs in a manner consistent with the State Constitution Civil Service Law and laws governing equal employment addition HC develops and interprets Citywide policies and programs; develops and conducts professional development and employee training programs; and implements the Citys provisional reduction / avoidance plan among other critical functions.

The Human Capital (HC) Bureau of Workforce Operations Workforce Strategy unit drives change across HC supporting projects and agency-wide efforts by providing data tools and other resources to support strategic and data-informed decision making.

The Workforce Strategy Unit oversees HCs Key Performance Indicators including management of the HC portion of the Mayors Management Report (MMR) and Preliminary MMR; publishes the annual Workforce Profile Report; reports on provisional municipal and state compliance; supports all of HCs data reporting and analytics; and supports agencies workforce planning efforts / initiatives.

We are seeking a Workforce Data Scientist to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping how we understand engage and optimize our workforce. This individual will combine data analytics advanced visualization and strategic storytelling to translate complex workforce data into actionable insights that inform business strategy and people decisions.

The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of analytics and communication - able to uncover patterns craft compelling narratives and partner with stakeholders at all levels to drive informed decision-making. This position will be responsible for fostering partnerships with agencies and supporting them in understanding their data and carrying out strategic workforce planning initiatives.

The Strategic Workforce Data Scientist will:

Data Analytics & Modeling
-Analyze workforce data (e.g. hiring retention mobility engagement and employee survey data) using a variety of data analysis tools including Microsoft Excel SQL R and Python to identify trends risks and opportunities.
-Build statistical models and predictive analytics to anticipate workforce needs and outcomes.
-Ensure data quality accuracy and integrity across sources.

Visualization & Storytelling
-Develop interactive dashboards and visualizations that clearly communicate insights to audiences at all levels in the organization.
-Translate data into stories that resonate with executives managers and employees highlighting both the what and the why.
-Create clear visually compelling presentations tailored to diverse audiences.

Strategic Thinking & Partnership
-Partner with HR business leaders and cross-functional teams to align workforce analytics with organizational priorities.
-Provide evidence-based recommendations that support workforce planning talent management and business transformation.
-Act as a trusted advisor building strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels.

Other
-Prioritize data requests accordingly to ensure deadlines are met.
-Display strong communication and interpersonal and leadership ability across all levels coupled with effective problem solving conceptual thinking quantitative and analytical skills.

To Apply:
Please go to or for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 757833. No phone calls faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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Qualifications :

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the projects and policies to be studied in the particular position.

Additional Information :

The City of New York 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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time