The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit www.nyc.gov/oti to learn more.

At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.

The Chief Analytics Officer/Deputy Commissioner for Data Analytics will have a key role in advancing the operations of New York City and enhancing transparency for the residents, business, employees, and visitors to the city. The consolidation of formerly independent offices requires high-level data science and analytics coordination across the multiple divisions of OTI and across the city.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
- Oversee and manage teams working with City agencies, OTI staff, and their data to serve New Yorkers more equitably and efficiently, supports citywide programs, conducts analytics projects to improve City operations, and advances citywide data analytics, infrastructure, integration, and sharing.
- Oversee and manage the NYC Open Data team, which implements the City's Open Data Law, strives to improve the accessibility of public datasets, and advocates for the use of open data in the community.
- Direct and implement the City’s enterprise data and analytics strategy aligning data initiatives with agency priorities and citywide policy objectives.
- Supervise and manage multidisciplinary data teams, including data analytics and engineering staff, while supporting strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and program execution.
- Establish data governance frameworks and drive cross-agency data integration and sharing to improve efficiency, decision-making, and service delivery.
- Provide executive-level guidance to agency leadership on the use of data analytics for program evaluation, performance management, and operational decision-making.
- Define and implement citywide performance metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to measure outcomes and drive accountability.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.


HOURS/SHIFT
Day - Due to the necessary technical management duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to be on call and/or work various shifts such as weekends and/or evenings.

WORK LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY

TO APPLY
Please go to www.cityjobs/jobs/search and search for Job ID# 780692

* Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW
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Preferred Skills

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and experience: - Strong expertise in data architecture, data warehousing, and modern analytics platforms. - Expertise in relational database design and implementation, along with developing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and standards. - Experience developing and maintaining data management policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. - Strong knowledge of current and emerging technologies including AI and machine learning, technology directions and strategic application to business needs. - Substantial interest and knowledge of policies and operations of the City of New York. - Strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with business managers, IT engineering and IT operation teams. - Ability to balance competing priorities, complex situations and tight deadlines. - Ability to think outside of the box and develop novel strategies for analysis. - Ability to distill complex material into actionable recommendations. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Commitment to equity, transparency, and ethical use of data. - Experience driving cross-functional collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.