Data Analyst - Part Time

Salt Lake City Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Medical insurance

Dental, vision, life insurance

HSA (City contribution)

Wellness clinic for employees & family

Job summary

Salt Lake City Corporation is seeking a Data Analyst (Part Time) to provide strategic, tactical, and operational analytics to patrol, investigations, and city staff. You will handle time-sensitive requests from officials and the public via GRAMA requests.

The role requires building datasets, dashboards, and maps across multiple systems, applying analytical best practices, and communicating findings clearly to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Data/Computer Science, Statistics/Mathematics, Criminology/Criminal Justice, or closely related field.
• Three years of professional analytics experience.
• Advanced knowledge of visualization software such as ArcGIS, Tableau, and Power BI, and/or coding languages such as SQL, Python, or R.

Responsibilities

• Works with data in multiple systems, develops datasets, applies analytical best practices, ensures accuracy, and creates reports, dashboards, and maps for end users including department, outside agencies, city officials, and the public.
• Designs the right solutions for partners through a clear understanding of what questions are being asked.
• Helps stakeholders understand key takeaways from the results.
• Serves as primary contact and subject matter expert for patrol divisions and investigations.
• Provides on-demand support based on evolving crime patterns and city needs.
• Presents clear findings to stakeholders and provides recommendations.

Skills

ArcGIS

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences / Data Science / Statistics or related field

Job description

Position Title: Data Analyst - Part Time

Working under limited supervision, incumbent is responsible for providing strategic, tactical, and operational support and analytics to patrol, investigations, special operations and command staff as well as handling time-sensitive requests from city officials, other law enforcement agencies, and the public via GRAMA requests.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Works with data in multiple systems, develops appropriate datasets, applies analytical best practices, ensures accuracy, and creates reports, dashboards, and maps that meet the needs of the end users, which include the department, outside agencies, city officials, and the public.
• Designs the right solutions for partners through a clear understanding of what questions are being asked.
• Helps various stakeholders understand key takeaways from the results.
• Serves as primary contact and subject matter expert for patrol divisions and investigations.
• Provides on-demand support based on quickly evolving crime patterns and the emerging needs of city leaders.
• Participates in the investigative process through analytical examination of data, intelligence, and evidence, to identify offenders and link cases in support of successful case resolution.
• Performs comprehensive research of persons, places, and vehicles in criminal cases.
• Conducts open-source research and data analysis of social media for potential criminal activity and/or threats to the community.
• Presents clear and concise findings to stakeholders and provides recommendations.
• Encourages partners to consider new data-driven approaches.
• Evaluates and anticipates reporting needs of the department.
• Consistently delivers work products on time.
• Demonstrates technical expertise by knowing which data tools are best suited to accomplish certain requests.
• Troubleshoots data challenges and reconciles discrepancies with creative problem solving.
• Collaborates with IT partners and analyst colleagues across the city to develop optimized data solutions.
• Develops trust and partnerships within the department to deliver value-added reporting and intelligence that reflects the strategic objectives of the organization.
• Handles highly sensitive information with integrity and professionalism.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences, Data/Computer Science, Statistics/Mathematics, Criminology/Criminal Justice, or closely related field and three years of professional experience in analytics.
• Advanced knowledge of visualization software such as ArcGIS, Tableau, and Power BI, and/or coding languages such as SQL, Python, or R.
• Ability to collect and analyze data/trends and make appropriate recommendations to further a department’s goals.
• Possess strong data analysis skills and project management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively with numbers.
• When encountering roadblocks, communicates the issue and considers alternate solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effectively communicates with people of diverse backgrounds within and outside an organization.
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and methods of crime analysis and criminal behavior.
• Manage conflicting priorities with different timelines, multitask, and effectively adapt to change.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills by asking questions and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Always looking to learn and enhance personal and team performance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to learn new software and analytic techniques and apply it to future projects.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• In depth knowledge of statistics, quantitative analysis, and telling stories with data.
• Professional experience using analytical software, databases, and systems used to gather analytics and intelligence such as ArcGIS, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Python, or R.
• Master’s degree in GIS, Data/Computer Science, Statistics/Mathematics, Criminology/Criminal Justice, or related field.
• Professional certifications including International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA).
• Technical certifications in programming such as SQL, Python, etc.

POSITION TYPE

Part-Time

Benefits & Wellness

• Health & Wellness
• Medical insurance
• Dental, vision, life insurance
• HSA (with $1,000-$2,000 City contribution)
• Wellness clinic for employees & families
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial Perks
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)
• Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k))
• Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more

Leave

• 12 vacation days to start
• 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday
• Up to 80 hours personal leave annually
• 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.

If operation of a city-owned motor vehicle is required a motor vehicle records check will be conducted during the hiring process or onboarding.