Deputy Director, Data Analytics

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Pension

Flexible spending account

Job summary

The New York City Police Department seeks a Deputy Director to deliver fast, reliable, and actionable insights for Department executive leadership. This role bridges technical execution with decision support and translates complex data into plain-language BI while meeting tight deadlines.

As part of the Chief Analytics Officer team in the Police Commissioner’s Office, you will drive decision support, requirements gathering, modernization, and cross-functional project management to advance the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4 years of full-time experience; or
• Associate degree with 6 years of experience; or
• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to 1-3 above.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced quantitative analysis and build automated reports for executive inquiries.
• Collaborate with non-technical stakeholders to scope analytical needs and translate into technical solutions.
• Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and academia to mature data capabilities.
• Independently manage multiple data initiatives under tight timelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelors in CS/Engineering/HCI/Interactive Media/Data Visualization/Communication

Associate degree in CS/Engineering/HCI/Interactive Media/Data Visualization/Communication

Education/experience equivalent

Job description

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order.

The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The Chief Analytics Officer's team within the Police Commissioner's Office delivers critical quantitative analysis to support executive decision-making and leads agency-wide analytics modernization. The Office is seeking a highly motivated leader to serve as a Deputy Director to deliver fast, reliable, and actionable insights for Department executive leadership. This role bridges technical execution with decision support translating complex data into plain-language business intelligence, managing tight deadlines, and maintaining rigorous accuracy to inform strategic operations.

• Decision Support: Conduct advanced quantitative analysis and build automated reports to answer operational and executive inquiries.
• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with non-technical stakeholders to scope analytical needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Modernization & Standards: Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and academic institutions to mature the department's data capabilities.
• Project Management: Independently manage multiple data initiatives simultaneously under strict timelines.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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 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.