Data Analytics Specialist Senior

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Analytics Specialist Senior position will be expected to offer data driven intelligence to every aspect of the organization based on ever-evolving leadership demands. This position will work closely with other senior members and supervisors of the Crime Analysis & Data Analytics Division to dissect and document new data sources and software solutions to advance analytical capabilities, including establishing new standard operating procedures and peer review processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis on criminal justice, public administration, mathematics or related field
Minimum of seven (7) years working experience with analysis/statistical research, preferably in a law enforcement setting
Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License
Must have strong working knowledge of connecting to data in a variety of SQL Server/Oracle databases using software such as Toad Data Point, MS Access, ArcGIS, and link analysis software to query, analyze and report on findings
Must have knowledge of data warehousing/data marts, ETL processes, GIS, algorithms/statistical methods, and crime analysis techniques to support business processes
Data analysis/research in Criminal Investigative Analysis, Tactical Crime Analysis, Intelligence Analysis.
Strong critical thinking skills
Ability to think long-term and strategically
Ability to handle change and be flexible in a dynamic environment
Experience in building collaborative partnerships both internally and externally to enhance and expand delivery of business intelligence services
Ability to identify critical priorities and align analytical efforts
Ability to coach and mentor a diverse group of data analytics and business intelligence professionals
Familiarity with CMPD systems such as KBCOPS, CJ Leads, and CAD
US Citizenship
maintain a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree with an emphasis on criminal justice, public administration, mathematics or related field
Minimum of four (4) years working experience with analysis/statistical research, preferably in a law enforcement setting

Responsibilities

Using crime analysis software provided, conduct research and administrative analysis to identify patterns and trends; analyze long term patterns and trends using probability studies and complex statistical analyses; develop and test hypotheses; forecast future activity
Perform research and trend assessments using a variety of complex data sources to generate and present findings
Conduct quality assessments of data, ETL processes, and dashboard/application outputs.
Research criminal intelligence and crime analysis industry trends and software solutions
Assist with system administration of various software packages used by the Crime Analysis & Data Analytics Division
Prepare a variety of work products, including mapping (ArcGIS) outputs, to support management and supervision decisions as well as to further investigations
Support problem-solving efforts by utilizing the SARA model to assist in long term crime reduction efforts and workload assessments
Respond to ad-hoc requests for data from all levels of the department with statistical summaries and reports
Compile and analyze findings, make interpretations then write comprehensive reports based on data; use these findings to help identify information gaps and recommend action steps
Performs other duties as assigned