Job Overview
The Office of Labor Policy and Standards is hiring a Data Scientist to support enforcement of the city's worker protection laws, including paid safe and sick leave, fair workweek scheduling, and delivery worker protections. The role works with investigators and attorneys to find, collect, and analyse employer data that shows whether workplaces are complying with city law. Day-to-day work includes identifying the data needed to test compliance, checking employer claims, and calculating back pay and civil penalties owed to workers. The Data Scientist helps build systems that automate and standardise how enforcement data is gathered and analysed. The post also involves guiding investigators on gathering testimony and supporting documents for cases. Applicants need a master's degree in a relevant science or social science field plus research experience, or a doctorate with supervisory or research experience. Strong skills in Python, R, or Stata and advanced SQL are preferred, along with sound judgement about sampling and statistical inference. The role is based in New York City, may allow remote work up to two days a week, and carries a one-year probationary period.