Program Data Analyst

Responsiblties:

• Develop and enhance data practices for generating investigative leads through patterns and trends related to the operations, policies, programs, and practices of the NYPD.
• Develop and implement data harvesting, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality, and oversee the work of those conducting the analysis.
• Acquire data from primary or secondary sources and maintain databases/data systems.
• Develop quality assurance systems for data and manage processes to ensure data quality.
• Perform complex statistical analyses of sample and aggregate data sets to identify patterns, trends, and systemic issues.
• Work as an advisor on systemic and individual investigations into the practices of NYPD.
• Develop new methods for collecting data, new database applications for archiving and retrieval of statistics, and maintenance of records.
• Develop error checking programs to determine if the data collected is reliable, timely, and valid.
• Create and maintain databases, while preparing data sets for statistical analysis, including data cleaning and formatting.
• Communicate clearly and effectively through compelling reports, presentations, and visualizations.
• Conduct data related interviews connected to systemic and individual investigations.
• Conduct policy assessments, memos and external correspondence.
• Create data graphics.
• Determine the preservation method of datasets and files related to the analytical work conducted for systemic and individual investigations.

Key Skills:

• Data cleaning and preparation.
• Data analysis and exploration.
• Statistical knowledge.
• Creating data visualizations.
• Creating dashboards and reports.
• Writing and communication.
• Domain knowledge.