Principal Research Analyst

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boston seeks a Principal Research Analyst for the Boston Regional Intelligence Center to conduct extensive crime and intelligence analyses using GIS and statistical software. Responsibilities include tactical and long-term planning, analyzing spatial-temporal crime patterns, and preparing briefings with maps and bulletins.

The role requires a strong background in GIS, statistical tools, and excellent communication, with potential for federal clearance and a 35-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree may be substituted for two years of required experience; Master's preferred and may substitute for an additional year.
• Minimum four years of full-time or equivalent experience analyzing data using GIS and statistical software.
• High level of accuracy with numerical calculations; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Short-term tactical planning and cluster/hotspot analysis.
• Long-term planning using raster-based analysis.
• Crime analysis using community characteristics, demographic reports, intelligence data, field interviews, etc.
• Analyze temporal and spatial crime patterns for departmental intelligence briefings.
• Conduct preliminary and advanced statistical analysis.
• Compile and analyze crime, arrests, and calls for service data.
• Identify trends and generate maps, graphs, charts, and tables.
• Brief command staff on developing crime patterns and intelligence matters.
• Write professional crime and intelligence analysis bulletins.
• Communicate with various levels of management.
• Contribute to development and implementation of new analytical methods.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

GIS analysis

Statistical analysis

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Attention to numerical calculations

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography/CS/Criminal Justice

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ESRI Mapping software

Microsoft applications

Google Suite

Job description

This is a provisional appointment.

Under the supervision of the Director of the Boston Regional Intelligence Center, the Principal Research Analyst will conduct extensive analyses of crime and intelligence data (including terrorism) using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and other statistical software.

• Short-term, tactical planning and analysis through cluster/hotspot identification.
• Long-term planning and analysis using raster-based analysis.
• Conduct crime analysis using community characteristics, demographic reports, intelligence data, field interviews, etc.
• Analyze temporal and spatial crime patterns in preparation for Departmental Intelligence briefings.
• Conduct preliminary and advanced statistical analysis.
• Compile and analyze crime, arrests, and calls for service data.
• Identify trends and patterns in the data and generate maps, graphs, charts, and tables.
• Brief members of the Command Staff on developing crime patterns and intelligence matters.
• Write professional crime and intelligence analysis bulletins relating to ongoing trends.
• Communicate with various levels of management.
• Make substantial contributions to the development and implementation of new analytical methods.
• Perform related work as required.

• A Bachelor's degree in Geography, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, or a related topic may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. A Master's degree is strongly preferred and may be substituted for an additional year of experience.
• Must be permanent or naturalized U.S. citizens.
• Must have a minimum of four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid technical or professional experience where the major duties involved the analysis of data using GIS and statistical software.
• A demonstrated high level of accuracy and attentiveness to numerical calculations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• It is strongly preferred that applicants have extensive experience using ESRI Mapping software and proficiency with Microsoft applications and Google Suite.

Upon hire, the employee may be asked to obtain and maintain a federal government clearance at the SECRET level.

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIRED
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST REQUIRED
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SENA/MM1-6

Hours per week: 35