Director of Data Analytics and Accountability Insights
| Company | City of Philadelphia |
|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Data Science, Public Policy, Statistics, or a related field.
- A bachelor’s degree may be considered if accompanied by significant, relevant experience in oversight, public safety, or government data analysis.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in data analysis, data governance, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations and ethical considerations in public sector data management.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., R, Python, SQL, Qualtrics) and data visualization and dashboards platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Experience designing and managing data architecture, pipelines, and technical workflows.
- Experience working in the public sector or criminal justice environments.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead a high-performing data division, including recruitment, training, and professional development of staff.
- Lead the design and implementation of technical solutions for data collection, storage, processing, and analysis.
- Serve as a hands-on technical expert, guiding the team in the use of analytics tools (e.g., R, Python, SQL, Qualtrics) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive data strategy that incorporates best practices in both technical execution and organizational alignment.
- Research recommended practices and reform work from other jurisdictions to create new and improved police policies that could inform existing opportunities for the City.
- Research and recommend development of policies in areas of police reform and identify possible gaps in existing policies.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and City departments.
- Oversee the architecture and maintenance of data systems, including the collection, storage, and processing of diverse datasets, such as resident complaints, incident reports, and audit findings while ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.
- Design and enforce data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal data privacy and security regulations.
- Design and implement advanced data pipelines and workflows to streamline data handling and reporting.
- Lead the development of data analysis protocols and methodologies to monitor trends in police practices, such as body camera compliance and civilian complaint patterns.
- Create actionable insights and recommendations based on data to inform policy decisions and public reporting.
- Prepare and present clear, impactful reports and dashboards to stakeholders, including policymakers, community members, and oversight bodies.
- Identify and implement tools and technologies to optimize data collection, storage, and analysis.
- Lead the development of advanced analytical models, including predictive analytics and statistical evaluations, to identify trends and inform decision-making.
- Review and validate team analyses to ensure technical rigor and actionable insights.
- Present complex data findings to internal and external stakeholders through clear and impactful visualizations and narratives.
- Stay current on industry best practices and emerging trends in policing and public safety data analysis and governance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Philadelphia’s law enforcement and community landscapes is a plus.