Auditing and Research Analyst/Senior Auditing and Research Analyst

Auditing and Research Analyst/Senior Auditing and Research Analyst

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area required
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience required
• For Senior role, a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience is required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Familiarity with criminal justice procedures, police-community relations, police procedures generally and procedures of the Philadelphia Police Department
• Experience working with sensitive and confidential information

Responsibilities

• Conduct a high volume of case audits for completed PPD Internal Affairs investigations into complaints against police through detailed analysis, data review, research and in accordance with CPOC procedures
• Develop and execute projects to assess the Philadelphia Police Department’s compliance with policies and procedures and other types of research/auditing projects; act as lead on these projects and manage projects from start to finish
• Draft and edit reports for varying audiences to report on data and the work of the division; this includes explainers and other public-facing documents to distill complex issues to the general public
• Using research, data, and public input when appropriate, draft policy recommendations related to Philadelphia Police Department practices; help develop implementation strategies and methods to track the effectiveness of CPOC’s recommendations
• Coordinate closely with the Director of Auditing, Policy, and Research Division to design, troubleshoot, and improve internal processes as needed
• Assist with intake of complaints against police and provide courteous, compassionate, and professional services to complainants
• Help to maintain transparency between the commission, the police department, elected officials, and the public
• Receive training on PPD procedures, policies, and discipline code; adjudicate discipline cases and make disciplinary recommendations as a rotating member of the PPD Police Board of Inquiry
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director and Director of the Auditing, Policy, and Research Division
• Using deep knowledge of investigations and PPD policies, help review a high volume of case audits for completed PPD Internal Affairs investigations completed by the Auditing, Policy, and Research Division for accuracy and provide feedback
• Conduct case audits for completed PPD Internal Affairs investigations alongside other division staff
• Help manage the administrative aspects of receiving and assigning audits to team members, requesting additional information if needed, tracking deadlines, and collecting data
• Help develop training materials for the Auditing, Policy, and Research Division; help train and mentor auditing and research analysts on PPD policies, CPOC policies, and procedures of the division
• Guide and assist staff with their audit projects by reviewing project materials, assisting with interviews, providing guidance related to data requests, and other assistance as needed or as assigned by the Director of the Auditing, Policy, and Research Division
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop collaborative research and audit projects
• Collect data related to audits and help with analysis of audit data for dissemination during public meetings and for other reporting purposes

Preferred Qualifications

• For Senior role, leadership experience such as experience as a team or project lead or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Experience with investigations is preferred; for Senior role, it is required
• Familiarity with data collection and data analysis a plus
• Familiarity working across governmental or non-governmental agencies
• Fluency in other languages is not a requirement, but a plus
• Knowledge of Philadelphia and communities of Philadelphia a plus