Investigative Analyst

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Investigative Analyst for its Crime Strategies Unit. You will gather and analyze data to model crime trends, support intelligence-driven prosecution strategies, and collaborate with NYPD and other agencies.

Responsibilities include data processing, creating presentations, and assisting with firearm trace analyses while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and 1 year of experience as a paralegal in criminal justice or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and 2 years of experience as a paralegal in criminal justice or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and 3 years of experience as a paralegal in criminal justice or equivalent.
• Master’s degree can substitute for years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and process data to model crime trends in Manhattan neighborhoods.
• Assist in developing intelligence-driven prosecution strategies targeting priority offenders.
• Analyze intelligence to identify gun violence drivers with partners.
• Gather and analyze firearm traces and ballistic data and reports.
• Support day-to-day unit functions as needed.
• Create descriptive presentations and reports using statistics and data synthesis.
• Perform administrative and paralegal duties as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year paralegal experience

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years paralegal experience

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years paralegal experience

Master’s degree substituted for experience

Tools

Excel

ArcGIS

i2 Analyst Notebook

Photoshop

Geocoding tools

Job description

The New York County District Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for an Investigative Analyst in its Crime Strategies Unit (CSU). The Crime Strategies Unit proactively gathers and analyzes crime data and intelligence to drive the Office’s strategies on crime reduction and public safety. Members of CSU work closely with the New York City Police Department to identify and study crime trends, as well as groups and individuals most responsible for driving crimes that impact our communities, including violent crime, theft, and fraud. CSU also supports the mission of the Gun Violence Strategic Partnership, which brings together both state and federal law enforcement agencies to combat gun violence throughout New York City. COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Investigative analysts are responsible for providing CSU with investigative, analytical, and data manipulation support. The position requires a critical thinker with a strong combination of data skills and technological savvy. Candidates should also possess strong organizational and communication skills, as CSU relies on analysts’ work product in presentations to the highest levels of the District Attorney’s Office as well as law enforcement and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and process data using industry-current and in-house proprietary applications to produce a complete model of crime trends in Manhattan neighborhoods.
• Assist in developing and implementing intelligence-driven prosecution strategies targeting priority offenders.
• Analyze intelligence to identify gun violence drivers in conjunction with local, state, and federal partners.
• Gather, organize, and analyze firearm traces and ballistic comparison reports and data.
• Support day-to-day unit functions as needed.
• Create descriptive presentations and reports using statistical analysis, including cleaning and synthesizing data, and reconciling qualitative and quantitative data sources.
• Perform a full range of administrative and paralegal duties as needed.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Level 1 – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and one (1) year of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
• Level 2 - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
• Level 3 - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and three (3) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
• *Master’s degree can be substituted for years of experience. *

Preferred Requirements/Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Excel experience (pivot tables; charts; functions; etc.) preferred.
• Familiarity with data mapping, including geocoding preferred; and a fast learner regarding new technology tools and software. Experience using Photoshop; ArcGIS; i2 Analyst Notebook; etc. a plus.
• Superior organizational, time management, writing, and communication skills are essential.
• Capable of building institutional relationships with community residents and organizations, police, and other law enforcement agencies.
• Ability to effectively communicate investigative results to other team members, and to testify in court if necessary.
• Experience in the Criminal Justice System preferred.
• An understanding of general practices related to legal records management, data protection, and privacy/confidentiality.

Hours/Shift

• Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Additional Information

• Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current position and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Looking for candidates that could commit to two (2) year to the hiring unit.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements 1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or 2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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/.

Residency Requirement

City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

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.