Research Analyst

Under General Supervision, Performs The Following Tasks

Assists in negotiations and administration of collective bargaining agreements

• Stays abreast of the status of negotiations; works closely
  
  

with negotiator in preparing for negotiations; attends

collective bargaining sessions and takes detailed notes.

• Research collective bargaining demands as needed and provides accurate information.
• Serves as a specialist on all contracts of assigned bargaining units.
• Maintains an electronic file with all relevant information (bargaining notes, demands, sign-in sheets, costings, etc.).
• Prepares pay authorizations to ensure the proper implementation of contract terms once an agreement is reached.
  
  

Calculates wage and benefits costs for use in negotiations, impasse and related proceedings

• Calculates costs in a clear, easily understood manner.
• Prepares cost data and appropriate backup to supervisor and/or OMB for review within prescribed time limits.
• Adheres to the methodology agreed to by the parties.
• May assist and/or train staff in costing methodology.
  
  

Conducts salary and benefit surveys

• Collects data from other jurisdictions; makes necessary
  
  

follow-up to clarify ambiguous responses; keeps

organized records of all responses.

• Analyzes data and prepares clear, concise, well-documented reports in accordance with established format.
• Responds to surveys and information requests from other jurisdictions.
  
  

Prepares special reports and studies

• Gathers information as directed.
• Reports and memos are presented in a well-organized and easily understood manner.
• Reports are completed by the assigned deadline.
  
  

Responds to inquiries from City Agencies and other sources

• Answers all calls and written requests courteously within
  
  

one week. Answers are accurate and pertinent sources are

cited.

• Refers questions as necessary to appropriate staff and/or other agencies.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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.
  
  

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.

, $60,889.00 – $94,521.00