ANALYST

Job Description

The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is leading New York Citys response to, and service provision for, the influx of asylum seekers. New York Citys response is unique throughout the nation and includes complex services for asylum seekers, including but not limited to legal supports, advocacy, shelter, education, workforce training, clothing and food donations, and collaboration with faith-based and community-based organizations.

OASO coordinates between agencies, makes sure that agencies have the resources they need, and manages the Citys advocacy to the state and federal governments. OASO also leads strategic planning for the Citys response, including long-term planning and policy drafting.

The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is recruiting for one (1) Community Coordinator to function as Analyst who will :

• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify technology needs, opportunities, and challenges to enhance program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with external partners, vendors, and technology providers and city data to leverage their expertise and resources effectively.
• Evaluate potential technology solutions, conduct vendor assessments, and negotiate contracts to meet program requirements.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including and other City and government agencies.
• Help to design and maintain the program's overall technology infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Oversee the development and integration of software systems to support program operations, such as new facility and program design and onboarding, housing management, and case management.
• Manage software development projects, from requirements gathering and solution design to implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions, leveraging effective project management techniques.
• Establish data governance practices and oversee the management and utilization of program data effectively.
• Develop data analytics capabilities to derive insights, monitor program performance, and inform decision-making processes.

Work Location :

22 Reade Street, New York, NY

Hours / Schedule : M-F, 9-5

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

3. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

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.