Policy & Data Analyst for DOJ Reform & Compliance

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 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