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 #719391



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.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or

3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or

4. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.

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

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 not required for this position

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.