Contingent - Police Records Management System

Metropolitan Transportation Authority • New York, NY

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About The Position

This position shall oversee the successful implementation and deployment of the Central Square records management system (RMS) data and reporting project within the MTA PD. This job exists to upgrade and modernize the Department's records management system reporting structure. The major purpose of this role is to manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, from planning and development to deployment and ongoing maintenance of the RMS data analysis and reporting program. The expected end results encompass a comprehensive and user-friendly RMS data analysis and reporting structure that enables accurate and timely record-keeping, improves data integrity, facilitates information sharing within the Department, enhances investigative capabilities, and supports effective decision-making and crime reduction efforts. The Data & Reporting Project Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT staff, law enforcement personnel, and external vendors to ensure seamless integration of the RMS with existing platforms, user training, and ongoing system optimization and maintenance. By successfully executing this role, the manager contributes to the agency's operational efficiency and public safety goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Criminal Justice, Data Analysis or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree; and
• Minimum 10 years law enforcement experience with an accredited New York State law enforcement agency.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in law enforcement/Criminal Justice data analytics and experience using analytic and data visualization tools.
• Administrative and end-user subject matter expertise with law enforcement specific Records Management/ Data Management Systems.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the MTA at all levels within and outside of the organization.
• Ability to work with diverse people with tact, diplomacy, discretion and sensitivity.
• Ability to work with, train and coach other team members.
• Ability to prioritize problems and promptly resolve or escalate, when necessary.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage individual assignments.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., MS Excel, Access etc.).
• Familiarity with performance metrics and ability to meet identified targets.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge and use of office productivity tools and web-based applications.
• Prior experience working in a large, multi-faceted, fast-paced organization or governmental body.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development and execution of a comprehensive data and reporting plan for the ongoing implementation of the records management system.
• Responsible for RMS stakeholder engagement and collaboration, including law enforcement personnel, Department leadership, IT teams, and external vendors.
• Participate in needs assessment and analysis of current operations and workflows in support of RMS data management and reporting design and provisioning.
• Work with Training staff to maximize successful user adoption of the RMS reporting plan.
• Advise Department leadership on the implementation of the RMS reporting, including enhancements and integrations to other systems.
• Identify related data and reporting projects and enhancements that may improve operational efficiency and effectiveness and the Department's public safety goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees