ICCIP Data Analyst
Company Description
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Agency Description
The Office of Public Safety (OPS) was launched in 2024 to make communities safer, improve public perceptions of safety, and help communities heal from the traumas of violence. In pursuit of those goals, OPS coordinates multi-disciplinary public safety efforts across City government and with community and institutional stakeholders. Currently, OPS has over 100 staff and is home to six (6) individual offices: Office of Criminal Justice, Office of Safe Neighborhoods, Office of Reentry Partnerships, Office of Victim Advocate, Overdose Response Unit, and Town Watch Integrated Services.
The Office of Safe Neighborhoods (OSN) implements strategies and initiatives to prevent, reduce, and end violence in Philadelphia. OSN is particularly focused on addressing gun violence.
The Office of Criminal Justice (OCJ) advances the Parker’s Administration’s goals of public safety and community well-being through collaborative and data-driven initiatives in Philadelphia’s criminal and juvenile justice systems.
Town Watch Integrated Services (TWIS) is a volunteer focused safety effort. Residents of the community who wish to volunteer for their community will receive assistance from Town Watch Integrated Services.
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The Office of Reentry Partnerships (ORP) was formed in August 2019 to elevate and organize citywide reentry efforts and support the Parker Administration’s goal for criminal justice reform, violence prevention, and community reinvestment.
The Overdose Response Unit (ORU) is committed to saving lives and rejuvenating communities that have been most affected by the opioid crisis. This unit works across City departments and within city neighborhoods to lead the citywide opioid response strategies, target interventions where opioid overdoses happen most, and align City resources and share expertise across departments.
The Office of the Victim Advocate (OVA) was opened in February 2022 to provide coordination, strategic planning, and service provision for the oversight for victims, co-victims, and survivors of crime, with a special emphasis on gun violence and homicide.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Office of Safe Neighborhoods is seeking a full-time Data Analyst to oversee efforts to improve the use of criminal justice, human services, and other administrative data by transforming data into routine reports, dashboards, and geospatial analytics to support criminal justice planning and operations for its Incarcerated Community Crisis Intervention Program (ICCIP).
The Incarcerated Community Crisis Intervention Program aims to reduce violence in correctional facilities and communities. Using a Credible Messenger model, community leaders engage individuals both in prisons and in the community. The program fosters collaboration, conflict resolution, and resource sharing between communities and facilities.
Through data support the Data Analyst will ensure that all performance measures and goals are consistently met. This position will also be tasked with coordinating with other OPS and City staff, law enforcement personnel, social service providers, and community members.
Essential Functions
Carries out aspects of research and data analysis projects under the supervision of the OSN Director of Strategic Planning and & Analysis as well as the OPS Director of Performance Management & Technology.
Manages and designs the reporting environment, including data sources, security, and metadata.
Develops project requirements and coordinates extensively with subject matter experts, technical staff, and end-users.
Processes confidential information in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Provides technical assistance to department staff and IT staff from partner agencies whose data OPS uses to program key performance indicators.
Performs statistical analyses for projects and reports.
Develop graphs, detailed statistical reports, and presentations of project results and routine data needs.
Updates, implements, and maintains procedures for replicating analytic products.
Develop project management plans and monitors the timeliness of milestones that ensure adequate completion of deliverables.
Advise on data collection and performance measurement activities for program and policy development purposes.
Supports implementation through database development, conducting baseline analyses, and creating ongoing reporting frameworks.
Serves as a liaison with academic partners on formal evaluations or external analyses.
Facilitate improved data and information sharing between OPS and other City and non-city partners.
Apply a racial equity lens to data analysis and evaluation projects.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong quantitative skills, including an ability to use statistical programs to organize and analyze large amounts of data
Experience working with large datasets and relational databases
Knowledge of Philadelphia neighborhoods with an emphasis on the Philadelphia Police Department's Pinpoint areas
Experience with criminal justice system data
Project management experience
Data management and technical analysis skills
Business writing and documentation; visualization of summary data
Communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with technical assistance and applied research
Strong writing skills and demonstrated ability to translate/synthesize data into precise products that are accessible to a non-technical audience
Commitment to using data to reduce racial, ethnic, and economic disparities within the criminal justice system
Experience applying a racial equity lens to data analysis, policy, and program evaluation (preferred)
Track record of delivering results in a high-pressure/crisis environment with multiple workstreams
Work-Life
Working hours are generally 37.5 hours per week. All employees report in-office five (5) days per week.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, social science or related field
Two - Three years of relevant data analysis experience
Proficiency writing complex queries and joining and appending tables
Familiarity with ArcGIS Online map publishing and tools
Experience with data visualization and graphic tools for creation of presentation materials
Working knowledge of data management and database design principles
Ability to manage large datasets, table and graph production, maps, and written analysis.
Flexibility and capacity to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines
Knowledge of social science research and investigation methodology and its application to a variety of problems
Ability to transform complex information in understandable information to guide use
Advanced knowledge of Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and statistical packages (SPSS, SAS, R, Stata, and/or similar analytical software)
Proficient in project management software such as SharePoint and Microsoft Office
Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS 10.x software for editing, data creation, analysis, and map production including Model Builder and Spatial Analyst a plus
Knowledge of SQL, R, and/or python scripting a plus
Excellent written and verbal skills
Knowledge of and experience with qualitative data collection and analysis a plus
Experience working on multidisciplinary teams a plus
Experience working with data from human service organizations a plus
Experience working with justice-involved populations, demonstrated knowledge of challenges facing justice-involved populations
Knowledge of and experience working with Philadelphia communities
Additional Information
TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000
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