Data and Statistical Analyst

City of Antioch; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Antioch seeks an analytical policy analyst to support court‑mandated reform, DOJ compliance, and continuous improvement in policing operations. You will translate data and regulatory requirements into actionable recommendations and guidance for policy, training, and performance measurement.

Under the Compliance and Professional Standards Division, you will develop reports, dashboards, and policy briefs, coordinate with DOJ/APOC audits, and monitor MOA provisions while engaging with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree highly desirable.
• Three years of professional experience in policy analysis, data analysis, program evaluation, or public administration.
• Experience with DOJ compliance monitoring, community‑policing practices, or law enforcement data analysis is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and evaluate data on programs, services, and policies; prepare statistical reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and Council.
• Coordinate and monitor programs and initiatives, ensuring compliance with local, state, federal, and court‑ordered requirements.
• Administer contracts and grants, including developing scopes, monitoring performance, and processing invoices.
• Collect, compile, and interpret data from multiple sources; ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Develop and maintain program metrics to evaluate efficiency, effectiveness, and outcomes.
• Research legislation, regulations, policies, and best practices; provide analysis and policy recommendations.
• Prepare and present staff reports, policy briefs, and updates to the Compliance and Professional Standards Division, City leadership, advisory bodies, and the City Council.
• Design and implement surveys, questionnaires, and other data collection tools to evaluate program needs and effectiveness.
• Assist Division in developing and standardizing procedures to improve operations and compliance.
• Provide technical support to staff in interpreting policies, regulations, and statistical findings.
• Serve as a liaison with service providers, community organizations, and external agencies.
• Assist with updating MOA provisions and track deadlines.
• Prepare semi‑annual compliance reports for DOJ review with data analysis of stops, uses of force, and complaint trends.
• Coordinate with DOJ and APOC on compliance audits and respond to information requests.
• Operationalizes DOJ Agreement requirements into measurable performance indicators and audit criteria.
• Conduct quarterly and annual compliance analyses evaluating reform measures.
• Prepare datasets, narratives, and documentation for Independent Monitor reviews and compliance reporting.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of police policies, directives, and training by analyzing outcomes and demographics.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑implementation analyses of revised policies to identify unintended consequences.
• Perform disaggregated analyses of stops and supervision data by race, gender identity, ethnicity, and protected characteristics.
• Identify statistically significant disparities and distinguish operational explanations from discriminatory indicators.
• Support transparency and community data practices consistent with privacy and legal requirements.
• Support development of Early Intervention System thresholds using trend analysis.
• Provide analytical support for corrective interventions.
• Design and conduct audits of reports, enforcement activity, and BWC data for quality and policy adherence.
• Assist with preparation of Council, monitor, and executive level compliance reports.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Policy evaluation

Data interpretation

Public administration knowledge

DOJ compliance knowledge

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration/Statistics/Economics/Political Science/Urban Studies

Master’s degree desirable

Tools

Excel

Statistical software

Data visualization tools

Job description

The Antioch Police Department is seeking a highly skilled and analytical professional to support critical initiatives focused on organizational improvement, accountability, and constitutional policing. This unique position combines advanced data analysis, policy evaluation, and compliance monitoring to help guide departmental decision-making and support the implementation of court‑mandated reforms and Department of Justice requirements. The ideal candidate will be able to translate complex data and regulatory requirements into meaningful recommendations, policies, and strategies that strengthen operations, improve performance, and support the Department’s commitment to continuous improvement and effective service to the community.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under direction of the police department, performs professional administrative and analytical work in support of City programs and initiatives; conducts research, collects and analyzes data, prepares reports and policy recommendations; monitors contracts and grants; provides statistical analysis of program performance; and serves as a resource to management, staff, community partners, and external agencies. Work involves interpreting complex data, developing policies and procedures, preparing Council‑level reports, and assisting with organizational, compliance, and operational improvements.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This position serves a dual analytical and policy‑support function critical to court‑mandated reform, Department of Justice (DOJ) compliance, and continuous improvement in constitutional policing. In addition to advanced statistical analysis, the position evaluates policy effectiveness, monitors compliance with a settlement agreement and DOJ requirements based on a Memorandum of Agreement, and translates complex data into actionable policy, training, and recommendations. This position is distinguished from traditional data analyst roles by its responsibility for policy evaluation, compliance monitoring, and reform implementation support in a policing environment.

DUTIES

1. Research, analyze, and evaluate data on programs, services, and policies; prepare statistical reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and Council.
2. Coordinate and monitor programs and initiatives, ensuring compliance with local, state, federal, and court‑ordered requirements.
3. Administer contracts and grants, including developing scopes, monitoring performance, and processing invoices.
4. Collect, compile, and interpret data from multiple sources (e.g., City departments, service providers, County agencies, Department of Justice systems); ensure accuracy and consistency.
5. Develop and maintain program metrics to evaluate efficiency, effectiveness, and outcomes.
6. Research legislation, regulations, policies, and best practices; provide analysis and policy recommendations.
7. Prepare and present staff reports, policy briefs, and updates to the Compliance and Professional Standards Division, City leadership, advisory bodies, and the City Council.
8. Design and implement surveys, questionnaires, and other data collection tools to evaluate program needs and effectiveness.
9. Assist Professional Standards Division department in developing and standardizing procedures to improve operations and compliance.
10. Provide technical support to staff in interpreting policies, regulations, and statistical findings.
11. Serve as a liaison with service providers, community organizations, and external agencies.
12. Assist with updating the implementation schedule for Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) provisions and track deadlines.
13. Prepare semi‑annual compliance reports for DOJ review, including data analysis of stops, uses of force, and complaint trends.
14. Coordinate with the DOJ and Antioch Police Oversight Commission (APOC) on compliance audits and respond to information requests.
15. Operationalizes requirements of the DOJ Agreement and related settlement agreements into measurable performance indicators, audit criteria, and analytical frameworks.
16. Conducts quarterly and annual compliance analyses assessing implementation, effectiveness, and sustainability of reform measures.
17. Prepares datasets, narratives, and methodological documentation for Independent Monitor reviews and compliance reporting.
18. Evaluates the effectiveness of police department policies, directives, and training by analyzing enforcement outcomes, complaint trends, and demographic impacts.
19. Conducts pre‑and post‑implementation analyses of revised policies, identifying unintended consequences, compliance gaps, or operational barriers.
20. Performs disaggregated analyses of traffic stops, pedestrian stops, arrests, uses of force complaints, and officer discipline by race, gender identity, ethnicity, and protected characteristics based on available data.
21. Identifies statistically significant disparities and distinguishes between operational explanations and indicators of discriminatory policing.
22. Supports public transparency and community facing data practices consistent with privacy and legal requirements.
23. Supports development and refinement of Early Intervention System thresholds using trend analysis and peer comparison analysis.
24. Provides analytical support to supervisors and Compliance and Professional Standards Division personnel for corrective interventions.
25. Designs and conducts audits of reports, enforcement activity, and BWC camera data for quality, completeness, and policy adherence.
26. Assists with preparation of Council, monitor, and executive level compliance reports.
27. Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of statistical analysis, research methodology, and program evaluation.
• Federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations applicable to municipal programs, including DOJ compliance requirements.
• Public policy development, organizational practices, and community‑policing standards.
• Methods of data collection, performance measurement, and report preparation.
• Bias‑free policing practices, cultural competency, and community‑oriented problem solving.
• Effective communication and community engagement practices.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer applications (e.g., Excel, statistical software, data visualization tools).

Ability to:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
• Prepare clear and concise compliance reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Develop policy recommendations based on research and data analysis.
• Administer contracts and grants.
• Interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Monitor deadlines and track compliance with MOA provisions and DOJ requirements.
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including community members, City officials, DOJ representatives, and police staff.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, agencies, and community partners.
• Exercise impartiality, integrity, and ethics in the conduct of duties.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public Administration, Statistics, Economics, Political Science, Urban Studies, or a related field. Master’s degree highly desirable.

Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in policy analysis, statistical/data analysis, program evaluation, or public administration. Experience with DOJ compliance monitoring, community‑policing practices, or law enforcement data analysis is highly desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment

Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting, with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.

Physical

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

FLSA: Exempt

Created: July 2026

This class specification identifies the essential functions typically assigned to positions in this class. Other duties not described may be assigned to employees in order to meet changing business needs or staffing levels but will be reasonably related to an employee’s position and qualifications. Other duties outside of an individual’s skill level may also be assigned on a short‑term basis in order to provide job enrichment opportunities or to address emergency situations.

EEO/ADA: The City of Antioch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-779-7020 or [e-mail] prior to the final filing date.