Statistical Assistant - Now Hiring

Job Title: Statistical Assistant
Employment Type: Contract
Work Hours: 37.5 hrs./week
Work site: 100% Onsite
Location: One Commerce Plaza, Albany, NY, 12257
Job Duration: 2 years
Closing: 11/04/2025.
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Minimum Candidate Qualifications :

1. 5 years of experience in data governance.
2. 5 years of experience in compiling and computing data according to statistical formulas for use in data analytic and/or
3. statistical studies.
4. A Bachelor's Degree.
5. Proof of eligibility to work in NYS.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist the Division(s) in data governance processes, including data quality, data cataloguing, and other data governance activities.
• Coordinate with data governance stakeholders, collect status updates, and prepare status reports and presentations as needed.
• Closely collaborate with data governance stakeholders across Client to progress assigned projects/initiatives.
• Conduct data analysis on data and related processes, prepare data definition and document its usage, prepare business requirements.
• Develop documentation including reference guides, how-to(s), summaries, reports, meeting minutes, guideline and policy documentation, etc.
• Contribute to data governance forum(s), facilitate project meetings and other collaboration forums.
• Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries.
• Work with complex data sets to understand problems and recommend solutions and procedures while using various analytical and statistical approaches.
• Use technical expertise to automate manual processes and reporting.
• Collaborate with business users and business analysts to develop analytical strategies for implementation in various projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition, the candidate must possess the following abilities:

• Data analysis.
• Data visualization.
• High-level competency in Excel (e.g., advanced formulas, macros, etc.).
• Expertise in relational database management systems, SQL, data modeling.
• Experience in data platforms for data quality and data cataloguing/metadata management, such as Informatica, Collibra, Alation, etc.
• Experience in modern cloud technologies such as Salesforce, Snowflake, etc.
• Develop metrics, reports, and presentations.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements to technical specifications.
• Highly motivated and effective working autonomously and as part of cross-functional teams.
• Ability to multi-task across projects while maintaining a high-quality work product.

Miscellaneous Information:

• Monday through Friday, 9 PM to 5 PM; 37.5 hours per week.
• Telecommuting may be allowable upon discretion of the hiring manager.
• Client does not provide parking, but the office is accessible by bus.
• Interviews will be conducted in-person or online based on the availability.
• Training will be provided.

The Nexus Staff Difference:

• Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
• We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
• Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.