P/T RESEARCH ASSISTANT

City of New York • New York, NY

23h • $29 - $44

About The Position

The New York City Police Department’s Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support research and reporting related to IT infrastructure. The role involves gathering and analyzing server decommissioning and provisioning data, reviewing technical records and documentation, preparing operational reports and technical documentation, maintaining infrastructure records, and conducting quantitative analysis to inform infrastructure decisions.

The position is within the Police Department’s Technology, Data & Innovation job category. Hours and shift vary. The listed compensation is USD 28.89–USD 43.72.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and six months of satisfactory full-time research experience involving gathering, organizing, and analyzing data, and report writing; or an associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and two years and six months of such experience; or a four-year high school diploma or equivalent and four years and six months of such experience; or equivalent education and experience.
• Undergraduate college credit may substitute for experience at 30 semester credits for one year of full-time experience.
• Nine credits at the college or graduate-school level in statistics, quantitative methods, mathematics, or research may substitute for six months of required experience.
• All candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of required experience or the nine specialized credits.

Responsibilities

• Research, collect, and analyze historical and current data regarding server decommissioning and provisioning metrics, and translate technical findings into structured operational reports.
• Examine system logs, technical records, and manufacturer documentation, including modem backup solutions and Microsoft platforms, to evaluate software and hardware feasibility.
• Research and author comprehensive technical documentation and formal reports for the SAS team’s operational procedures and infrastructure updates.
• Maintain accurate records of infrastructure statistics, including VMware vCenter tagging configurations, system inventory health, and monitoring metrics.
• Perform quantitative analysis on server performance and system capacity to prepare data-driven reports supporting strategic infrastructure decisions.

Benefits

• Health insurance for the employee, spouse or domestic partner, and unemancipated children under age 26
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid annual leave
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Pension
• Optional Deferred Compensation, IRA, and flexible spending account programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time