Supervising Major Case Analyst

District Attorney New York County; New York (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Supervising Major Case Analyst in the Trial Division to support investigations with advanced analytics and industry expertise.

The role involves preparing trainings, developing evidence presentations, and collaborating with ADAs to advance complex cases, including grand jury and trial support; candidates should have a strong background in data visualization, open-source tools, and supervision experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of paralegal or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and five years of paralegal or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and six years of paralegal or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee analytical work related to investigations and review analyst work products.
• Support supervisors by monitoring and escalating investigation activities.
• Prepare trainings to develop fellow investigative staff.
• Identify, collect, review, analyze and present evidence for investigations.

Skills

Data visualization

Data analysis

Communication

Writing

Training analysts

Team supervision

Open-source tools knowledge

Geographic information systems

Legal/criminal justice knowledge

Evidence collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Cellebrite

ArcGIS

Google Maps

Windows Movie Maker

Audacity

LexisNexis

CLEAR

TLO

Job description

Division/Unit: Trial Division

CS Title: Community Coordinator

Position Title: Supervising Major Case Analyst

Salary Range: $92,924 - $98,583

Job Description

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for a Major Case Analyst. In this role, the analyst will work with the different investigative groups to help develop and move forward investigations. They will assist with analytical work and other investigative tasks and serve as experts on various industries in and around Manhattan. Finally, they will work with Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) to build and enhance complex cases and investigations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Oversee the analytical work related to investigations by assisting with and reviewing analyst work product, and lending industry-specific experience and expertise.
• Support administrative supervisors, as needed and within assigned scope, by participating in monitoring, communication, and appropriate escalation related to work activities and expectations related to furthering investigations.
• Prepare trainings to support development of fellow investigativeand analytical staff as appropriate.
• Identify, collect, review, analyze, and present evidence relevant to investigations, including but not limited to intercepted communications, surveillance video, phone records, financial records, extraction reports, social media, online service records, and other electronically stored information from physical media or online storage.
• Create presentations, diagrams, spreadsheets, charts, and other visual aids for investigative use, grand jury proceedings, and trial presentations.
• Create location maps using electronically stored geolocation information, cell-site data, or other evidence, and perform analyses of patterns of communications and relationships between parties.
• Assist ADAs in developing long-term investigations into criminal activity.
• Design investigative plans for discrete criminal incidents and assist in executing those plans.
• Testify in grand jury proceedings, hearings, and trials by describing complex analytical processes in laymen’s terms and responding to cross-examination about such processes.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, all candidates must possess the following

• Level 1 – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
• Level 2 - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and five (5) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
• Level 3 -Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college andsix (6) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.

Preferred Requirements/Skills

• At leastten (10) years ofinvestigative experience in the field of criminal investigations, including prior experience working with law enforcement.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various internal units and external law enforcement agencies.
• Must possess a readiness to learn with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Excellent organization, task-management, communication, creative problem-solving, and writing skills are essential; must be detail-oriented.
• Data visualization skills and data analysis presentation skills are preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various internal units and external agencies, including law enforcement agencies, corporate entities, and compliance officers.
• Command of open-source investigation tools and public record databases (e.g. CLEAR, TLO, and LexisNexis) and resources used to investigate criminal backgrounds, such as eJustice, and programs/databases created or maintained by the New York Police Department, Department of Corrections, or other law enforcement agencies.
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro, Windows Movie Maker, Audacity, various video player programs, Cellebrite, etc.
• Experience with mapping and geographic information system software and tools, such as Google Maps, NYCityMap (DoITT), ArcGIS, etc.
• Experience with social media investigations, and the gathering and analysis of electronically stored information from social media platforms, email, and other electronic accounts, as well as cellphones and other electronic devices.
• Equal experience with and command of traditional records and other evidence gathering and review (e.g. phone work, video surveillance, medical records, etc.).
• Data visualization and data analysis presentation skills and experience are strongly preferred.
• Prior experience supervising the work of analysts, conducting trainings for analysts, or leading a team in analytical projects or related experience preferred.

Hours/Shift

• Monday - Friday, from 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 unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
• Looking for candidates who could commit to two (2) years in the division.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Minimum Qualifications Requirements

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

Public Svc 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.

The New York County District Attorney’s Office 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.