Senior Investigative Analyst

New York City Department of Investigation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Investigative Analyst to enhance police accountability and public safety. This role involves conducting in-depth research, analyzing policies, and developing actionable recommendations to improve law enforcement practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, working collaboratively with a dedicated team to ensure transparency and effectiveness within the NYPD. Join a mission-driven organization committed to integrity and public service, where your contributions will directly impact the community and foster trust in law enforcement.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Diverse Work Environment

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in investigation, auditing, or law enforcement required.
• Strong research and communication skills needed for effective policy analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy and fact-finding research and analysis.
• Prepare reports on NYPD compliance with policies and procedures.
• Monitor and produce public reports on NYPD recommendations.

Skills

Research Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Judgment

Policy Analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Data Analysis Software

Job description

The New York City Department of Investigation ("DOI") is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country with a mission of combating municipal corruption. It serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds.

DOI's Office of the Inspector General for the New York City Police Department (OIG-NYPD) is authorized to investigate, review, study, audit and make recommendations relating to the operations, policies, programs and practices of New York Police Department (NYPD), with the goal of enhancing effectiveness, increasing public safety, protecting civil liberties and civil rights, and increasing the public's confidence in the police force.

OIG-NYPD is seeking a Senior Investigative Analyst to investigate, review, study, or audit selected operations, policies, programs, and practices of the NYPD. The Investigative Analyst, using an investigative data-driven approach will identify policy and practice areas of concern and where improvements are needed in how NYPD carries out its law enforcement responsibilities. The Senior Investigative Analyst will work alongside other OIG-NYPD staff to develop recommendations for reforms to NYPD, based on investigative findings, best practices and other research. The Senior Investigative Analyst will also monitor and produce public reports documenting the extent to which NYPD implements, or does not implement, the Office's recommendations. In additional to producing public reports, the senior investigative analyst will be involved with complaint intake.

The Senior Investigative Analyst must have strong research, analytics, and communication skills and be adept at conveying complex policy issues to other OIG-NYPD staff members and DOI executive staff, as well as to a lay audience.

The Senior Investigative Analyst will work other investigative analysts, data analysts, and attorneys. The successful Investigative Analyst candidate will be conscientious, thoughtful, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and flexible enough to perform effectively both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities Will Include, But Not Limited To

• Performing policy and fact-finding research and analysis
• Developing the scope and the corresponding analytical steps for policy reviews and assessments.
• Conducting reviews and audits of NYPD programs and operations to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Analyzing risk, make assessments, and identifies controls to reduce risk.
• Using effectively, investigative techniques and resources.
• Conducting interviews with NYPD and advocacy organizations and drafting information and administrative requests.
• Identifying problems; determining accuracy and relevance of information; using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
• Preparing status reports and conducting presentations throughout the investigation life-cycle.
• Preparing, reviewing and editing reports and recommendations pertaining to the findings.
• Monitoring and producing public reports documenting the extent to which NYPD implements, or does not implement, the Office's recommendations.
• Performing other related duties as assigned or requested.
  
  

If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition for positions that have a law enforcement and/or investigative function, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, and as otherwise permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A).

To Apply

All applicants, including current City Employees may apply by going to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov and search for the specific Job ID #711049.

Please do not email, mail, or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes do not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted.

Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount.

Minimum Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspections, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• At least three years of professional experience conducting policy analysis and/or investigations related to criminal justice, law enforcement, or police accountability issues.
• Degree in a social science or related field, and a background in conducting investigations or policy reviews.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated interest in, law, law enforcement, criminal justice, police oversight, and/or civil rights issues.
• Excellent judgment and confidence to discuss law enforcement policies and procedures with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data analyses, a plus.
• Familiarity with NYPD procedures, operations and regulations, and New York City government a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate the body of work to internal and external audiences.
• Ability to use discretion and care in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Highly organized, with the ability to work both independently, as well as a member of a team.

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

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.