ICCIP Data Analyst

Position Summary 

The Office of Safe Neighborhoods is seeking a full-time Data Analyst to oversee efforts to improve the use of criminal justice human services and other administrative data by transforming data into routine reports dashboards and geospatial analytics to support criminal justice planning and operations for its Incarcerated Community Crisis Intervention Program (ICCIP). 

The Incarcerated Community Crisis Intervention Program aims to reduce violence in correctional facilities and communities. Using a Credible Messenger model community leaders engage individuals both in prisons and in the community. The program fosters collaboration conflict resolution and resource sharing between communities and facilities. 

Through data support the Data Analyst will ensure that all performance measures and goals are consistently met. This position will also be tasked with coordinating with other OPS and City staff law enforcement personnel social service providers and community members.   

Essential Functions 

• Carries out aspects of research and data analysis projects under the supervision of the OSN Director of Strategic Planning and & Analysis as well as the OPS Director of Performance Management & Technology. 

• Manages and designs the reporting environment including data sources security and metadata. 

• Develops project requirements and coordinates extensively with subject matter experts technical staff and end-users. 

• Processes confidential information in accordance with federal state and local regulations. 

• Provides technical assistance to department staff and IT staff from partner agencies whose data OPS uses to program key performance indicators. 

• Performs statistical analyses for projects and reports. 

• Develop graphs detailed statistical reports and presentations of project results and routine data needs. 

• Updates implements and maintains procedures for replicating analytic products. 

• Develop project management plans and monitors the timeliness of milestones that ensure adequate completion of deliverables. 

• Advise on data collection and performance measurement activities for program and policy development purposes. 

• Supports implementation through database development conducting baseline analyses and creating ongoing reporting frameworks. 

• Serves as a liaison with academic partners on formal evaluations or external analyses. 

• Facilitate improved data and information sharing between OPS and other City and non-city partners. 

• Apply a racial equity lens to data analysis and evaluation projects. 

Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities 

• Strong quantitative skills including an ability to use statistical programs to organize and analyze large amounts of data 

• Experience working with large datasets and relational databases  

• Knowledge of Philadelphia neighborhoods with an emphasis on the Philadelphia Police Departments Pinpoint areas  

• Experience with criminal justice system data 

• Project management experience 

• Data management and technical analysis skills 

• Business writing and documentation; visualization of summary data 

• Communication and interpersonal skills 

• Experience with technical assistance and applied research 

• Strong writing skills and demonstrated ability to translate/synthesize data into precise products that are accessible to a non-technical audience 

• Commitment to using data to reduce racial ethnic and economic disparities within the criminal justice system 

• Experience applying a racial equity lens to data analysis policy and program evaluation (preferred) 

• Track record of delivering results in a high-pressure/crisis environment with multiple workstreams 

Work-Life 

Working hours are generally 37.5 hours per week. All employees report in-office five (5) days per week. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in public administration social science or related field  

• Two - Three years of relevant data analysis experience 

• Proficiency writing complex queries and joining and appending tables 

• Familiarity with ArcGIS Online map publishing and tools 

• Experience with data visualization and graphic tools for creation of presentation materials 

• Working knowledge of data management and database design principles 

• Ability to manage large datasets table and graph production maps and written analysis. 

• Flexibility and capacity to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines 

• Knowledge of social science research and investigation methodology and its application to a variety of problems 

• Ability to transform complex information in understandable information to guide use 

• Advanced knowledge of Excel Access PowerPoint and statistical packages (SPSS SAS R Stata and/or similar analytical software)   

• Proficient in project management software such as SharePoint and Microsoft Office  

• Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS 10.x software for editing data creation analysis and map production including Model Builder and Spatial Analyst a plus  

• Knowledge of SQL R and/or python scripting a plus 

• Excellent written and verbal skills 

• Knowledge of and experience with qualitative data collection and analysis a plus 

• Experience working on multidisciplinary teams a plus 

• Experience working with data from human service organizations a plus 

• Experience working with justice-involved populations demonstrated knowledge of challenges facing justice-involved populations 

• Knowledge of and experience working with Philadelphia communities 

Additional Information :

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary Range: $55000 - $65000

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