Research and Data Analyst

Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes and Hate Bias Incidents Prevention Strategy Research and Data Analyst
Salary: $21/hour Hours: 20 hours/month Location: Annapolis, MD Job Type: Part-Time Contractual, Non-benefited Job Number: 1206024 Department: Chief Administrative Office: Office of Equity and Human Rights (OEHR) Opening Date: 12/10/2024 Closing Date: Until filled
OVERVIEW In 2023, Anne Arundel County was awarded a grant through the US Department of Justice: Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to implement the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program in the county. This is a four (4) year grant, in which Anne Arundel County will develop a comprehensive multi-pronged Hate Crimes and Hate Bias Incidents Prevention Strategy, with a focus on prevention, investigation, and prosecution, while providing quality services to victims of hate bias incidents.
POSITION DESCRIPTION Anne Arundel County Government seeks a Research and Data Analyst to support the Anne Arundel County Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes and Hate Bias Incidents Prevention Strategy.
This is a professional-level position in the Office of the County Executive. The position will report to the Senior Project Manager over the Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes and Hate Bias Incidents Prevention Strategy in the Office of Equity and Human Rights (OEHR).
This part-time contractual, non-benefited position focused ONLY (100%) on Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes and Hate Bias Incidents Prevention Strategy activities. It is a public-facing position and will serve as a representative of the County Executive and its Administration.
ABOUT THE OEHR The Office of Equity and Human Rights provides leadership in developing policies, programs, and procedures that ensure compliance with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws and integrate diversity, access, and inclusion into county operations. We are a partner and resource for all departments as they work to improve access and inclusion countywide.
The Research and Data Analyst is responsible for:
Reviewing and redacting hate bias incidents and hate crimes police reports.
Conducting trend analysis.
Developing presentations for internal and external audiences.
Recommend data-driven solutions for improving current practices.
Researching other Hate Bias Initiatives and reports to augment the County’s strategy
Create data visualizations and end-user reports.
Manage ongoing agency performance tasks for the performance improvement initiatives which include things like troubleshooting issues as they arise, updating tracking sheets, and backend of visualizations annually.
Work collaboratively with Anne Arundel County Police Department to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
Compile, process, and analyze hate bias and hate crime data clearly and concisely.
Support the OEHR team in the administration of various Shepard-Byrd Hate Bias Prevention Strategy efforts.
Proficient in data cleaning and analysis techniques, with an understanding of basic statistical concepts.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The Research and Data Analyst should have:
Possess a four-year (4) degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Research and Evaluation, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Two (2) or more years of professional experience performing data analysis and results dissemination, program evaluation, and/or process improvement in an academic, data administration, or business analytics environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with the capacity to communicate with multiple stakeholder groups.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
Ability to explain complex, technical information to a non-technical audience.
Experience working with law enforcement is preferred.
Proficiency in Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping software such as ESR.
Knowledge of online data visualization platforms such as Quicksight, Tableau, or ESRI. Note: This position requires a thorough background check.

Salary : $21 - $58