The New York Public Library · 5 hours ago
Senior Data Analyst, Data Platforms & Access - Digital
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expThe New York Public Library is undergoing a comprehensive Data Transformation to better understand its patrons and improve data-driven decision-making. They are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to facilitate access to data for staff, manage dashboards, and support the Data Engineering team in enhancing data governance and usage across the organization.
Libraries
Responsibilities
Support the work of NYPL Digital’s Data Platforms & Access Team toward the major initiative of Data Transformation
Collaborate with stakeholders to help staff get access to the data and metrics they need
Help communicate Data Platforms & Access strategy, issues, and domain language to NYPL staff and explain how they impact business objectives
Foster great communication between the Data Engineering team and staff around the institution, to ensure that the different domain languages used by technology staff and library staff do not introduce ambiguity and mistakes in our development work
Help staff across NYPL to understand and effectively use Digital’s data platforms and tools through creating documentation, office hours, responding to queries, and developing training content
Expand the Digital department's knowledge and understanding of library service data, systems, and concepts, as well everyday library processes, workflows, and procedures
Work with Product Management in Digital to establish a standard, consistent practice and representation of Digital services’ performance data
Manage data analytics projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals
Collaborate with information managers, architects, and business units to share knowledge and provide guidance on data interpretation and usage
Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for data-related inquiries
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and minimum of 3 years' experience working as a business analyst or similar role, OR
5 years' experience as a data analyst or similar role, including creating data processing pipelines and building dashboards
Good experience liaising with stakeholders, understanding their data needs, communications, etc
Proven experience in processing and managing data with languages such as Python, R, SQL or other analytic tools
Experience with BI Tools such as Tableau, ThoughtSpot, Streamlit, Looker Studio, etc
Strong skills in Python and SQL
Advanced ability with BI Tools
Creating stakeholder dashboards using standard BI Tools
Ability to interview stakeholders and then document their needs, concerns and issues
Curiosity and ability to quickly understand different areas of the Library and communicate that to digital colleagues in order to drive requirements and prioritization
Excels at communicating with people across different domain expertise, skill sets, and experience levels
Ability to confidently and efficiently lead working group meetings to drive engagement between Digital and other NYPL staff
Proven problem solving, analytical thinking, and quantitative reasoning skills — with the demonstrable ability to approach problems logically and systematically
Self starter, independently identifies gaps, opportunities and solutions
Preferred
Understanding of the working of public and/or research libraries is beneficial
Good skills in R would be beneficial
Experience with Google Analytics 4 or a similar platform would be beneficial
Company
The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond.
1001-5000 employees
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