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The New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment, located at 250 Broadway in Manhattan, seeks applicants to fill a Demographer / Statistical Analyst position to support production work. 

The Task Force aids the Legislature by conducting research projects relating to the collection and use of census data and other statistical information. It also provides technical materials for meeting the requirements of legislative timetables for reapportionment of the Senate, Assembly, and Congressional districts.

Position responsibilities include:

  • Compiling and organizing data;
  • Checking data for accuracy;
  • Retrieving data from a PostgreSQL database;
  • Conducting demographic and social statistics research and trends analysis; 
  • Maintaining and updating historical reference data;
  • Utilizing statistical software for simple and multivariate data analysis; 
  • Compiling analytical reports and presentations for stakeholders, including Co-Executive Directors and Legislative Leadership.

Position specifications include:

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Demography, Sociology, Statistics, or a related field;
  • Knowledge of statistics, use of SPSS, SAS or other statistical packages, and Microsoft Excel;
  • Familiarity with SQL queries.

Preference will be given to candidates who:

  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Have the ability to synthesize data, visualize results, and present insights to nontechnical audiences;
  • Have experience working with census and other large demographic data sets;
  • Have a demonstrated ability to utilize AI prompts in research;
  • Have knowledge of programming in Python;
  • Have experience working with data visualization tools such as QuickSight, Tableau or similar programs;
  • Have familiarity with preparing data for use in GIS environments.

We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement benefits including the NYS Pension system, and family-friendly policies. Salary range is $70 to $85k, commensurate with experience. 

The NYS Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment is an equal opportunity employer.

Please email cover letter and resume to careers@latfor.state.ny.us and indicate the position in the subject line.