Administration & Human Resources
Project Manager
$87,743 to $110,120 a year
Posted until September 27, 2026 · posted July 29, 2026
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Other requirements
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From ≈ $42.18 an hour · $3,375 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $25.18/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$3,363 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 14 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $562 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
Other requirements: read them on the posting
1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
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To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
- A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
- A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
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The work
What the job is.
The Office of Performance Management and Data Analytics (OPMDA) is responsible for reporting and analyzing critical statistics and data on social service programs administered by NYC’s Human Resources Administration and the Department of Homeless Services and supporting these Agencies in meeting their mission of fighting poverty and homelessness to create better access to social services and public benefits.
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OPMDA supports data-driven management and decision making through the development of performance management systems that benchmark and measure operational processes and performance outcomes.
City Research Scientists serve as OPMDA’s primary point of contact with the agency’s program areas and are responsible for crafting reports that guide program areas by tracking achievement of program-level and agency-wide goals.
Each oversees a portfolio of reports for specific program areas and ensures that agency managers stay informed through regular reporting.
City Research Scientists are responsible for the creation of new reports, transforming administrative data into the indicators needed to manage, understanding and maintaining existing reports, and conducting ongoing ad hoc analyses.
OPMDA is recruiting for two (2) City Research Scientist-II to function as a Project Manager who will:
- Conduct policy and data research projects related to topics such as: DHS performance measurement and management; analysis of large administrative datasets to inform operations and policy implementation; and analyses of legislative proposals, proposed budgets, policy initiatives and the corresponding impact on DSS’s programs.
- Communicate with DHS and HRA program areas and support development of new performance management reports and data analytics products. Incorporate feedback from program areas to continually improve reports and tailor to evolving business needs.
- Determine appropriate planning analyses and research projects to support and enhance agency and program initiatives. Identify relevant issues and/or projects conducive to research or evaluations which are designed to provide policy and programmatic alternatives for decision makers; conduct routine and advanced policy and program analyses based upon data techniques, and research methodologies.
- Prepare/submit written reports on policy issues, research findings and recommendations; meet with representatives of HRA and DHS program areas and other City and governmental agencies to discuss policy and planning issues.
- Assignments of special projects as needed.
Hours/Schedule: 9-5
Skills they'd like
- Knowledge of federal and state social service programs.
- Familiarity with data analysis concepts and tools, such as SQL.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
Live in NYC within 90 days (usually)
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.
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