What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research and Policy Analyst position at Manhattan District Attorney?
Job Description
Division / Unit : Policy
Civil Service Title : Community Coordinator
Position Title : Research and Policy Analyst
Salary Range : $70,022 - $70,022
Job Description :
The New York County District Attorney's Office Policy Department has an immediate opening for a Research and Policy Analyst within the Data Analytics and Research Unit. The Manhattan District Attorney's (DA's) Office, led by DA Alvin Bragg, pursues a mission of "Moving Justice Forward." This embodies the Office's goal to serve and protect the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor. The Data Analytics and Research Unit is responsible for evaluating and advising on new Office policies and initiatives, measuring Office performance on strategic goals, assisting executives in improving Office operations, working with external partners to conduct leading research in criminal justice and promoting data transparency throughout the Office and to the public. In this position, the Research and Policy Analyst will be responsible for producing original reports and analysis in support of the Office's goals. The DA's office seeks a candidate with exceptional analytical, research and interpersonal skills, as the ideal candidate will have the ability to both perform rigorous analyses and deliver these results to a non-technical audience.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Perform data analysis to guide Office policy and ensure Office policies are supported by evidence-based practices. Projects will include the development of new prosecutorial strategies, programs, or other Office practices.
- Lead development of policy fact sheets, data briefs, memos, articles, testimony and other evidence-based messaging and products for internal dissemination in support of project or initiative goals.
- Create internal dashboards to monitor and track progress towards key Office performance indicators in support of the Office's strategic goals.
- Respond to internal and external requests for data and statistics by querying the Office's internal datasets in SQL Server.
- Expand transparency and accountability efforts with communities served by the Office, including contributing to the revamp of the Office's public-facing data dashboard.
- Collaborate with IT on infrastructure, tools, and policies.
- Tread new ground in terms of analytical tools, methods, and techniques, including identifying new use cases, piloting concepts, and implementing methods for using data to achieve office goals.
- Educate staff throughout the Office on the power of data-driven work.
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.
In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following :
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The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
About Us
The New York County District Attorney's Office serves and protects the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor. The Office's Professional Staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial Division, Investigation Division, Special Victims Division, Pathways to Public Safety Division, and Appeals Division, which handles all the Office's matters in state and federal appellate courts.
Professional Staff members perform a variety of key functions for the Office, including supporting the five Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions. Our Professional Staff receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, as well as unparalleled opportunities for professional development.
The New York County District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. Given the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical. The Office seeks to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. To that end, all applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.
About the Team
The Professional Staff Recruitment Team at DANY supports the Office's initiatives to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. We seek employees that are interested in a career in the public sector and will support the Office's initiative of delivering One Standard of Justice for All.
For questions or inquiries, please contact Recruitment@dany.nyc.gov.
Salary : $70,022
