The New York Police Department (NYPD) seeks a skilled and mission-driven data professional to support the Department’s efforts to promote accountability, ensure constitutional policing, and comply with federal oversight obligations. The Program Lead will direct the Department’s work on the replication, implementation, and ongoing improvement of a statistical model originally developed by the Police Department’s Federal Monitor. The model is designed to assess risk and identify patterns in officer-initiated stops, post-stop enforcement actions, and disparities by individual identifiers.

The Program Lead will be part of the Office of Management Analysis and Planning (OMAP) under the Strategic Initiatives Bureau, and will work closely with the Department’s Legal Bureau, Crime Control Strategies, and Information Technology Bureau to ensure NYPD’s enforcement practices are evaluated fairly, rigorously, and transparently.

WORK LOCATION:
1 Police Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10038


TO APPLY:
Please visit: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #719401

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced applied statistical skills, programming fluency, and experience working with large-scale, structured administrative data in the criminal justice or public sector fields. Statistical modeling: -Generalized linear models, particularly binary logistic regression -Mixed-effects models or multilevel/hierarchical modeling -Residual analysis and ranking methodologies based on model-predicted vs. observed outcomes Programing and data tools -R, Python, or Stata for statistical modeling -SQL or other data manipulation tools for merging and preparing large administrative datasets -Domino or version control systems for reproducibility Communication and Reporting -Ability to effectively articulate project nuances and complexities to City executives and other stakeholders -Clear, professional report writing with supporting tables with data visualizations -Experience responding to legal, compliance, or oversight inquiries is a plus In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.