City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Police Data Initiatives and Analytics Strategy Officer

Under general direction, this position oversees the comprehensive and strategic approach in meeting the demands for data quality management and business analytics to assure policy and reporting are aligned with strategic goals and objectives within the Austin Police Department (APD). 

1. Develops, designs, and implements data quality policies and procedures to ensure accurate and appropriate information is communicated in reports and presentations.
2. Analyzes business and workforce needs to develop targeted data management short- and long-term strategies.
3. Plans and directs research studies to completion that involve selection of personnel, facilities, and subjects; including the collection and analysis of data and documentation of results.
4. Sets priorities, determines methodologies, and selects techniques and approaches to be utilized in statistical analysis.
5. Lead teams in data-oriented analysis, business analytics and process improvements that will ensure data integrity and reporting by identifying and resolving problem areas.
6. Develop methods for utilizing and tracking information by providing comprehensive reports, informational graphics and visual aids to inform key policy makers about issues impacting the department.
7. Implements operational plans to meet performance goals and improvements.
8. Leads the creation of program business definitions and data management goals and principles to ensure compliance with required law enforcement standards and reporting.
9. Coordinates planning with researchers at academic institutions and other criminal justice agencies and is responsible for identifying and defining systems of data collection.
10. Plans and executes a variety of comprehensive statistical and criminological analyses, integrating outside statistics and research with data related to crime or community issues in order to determine future studies or analysis needed.
11. Represents the APD on issues related to law enforcement statistical collection and reporting and remains current on relevant research literature as it may apply to department operations, policies, and initiatives.
12. Plans the work of the assigned areas, determining optimal utilization of resources and staffing within allocated operating budgets.
13. Oversees proficiency and evaluates applicability and impact for training requirements of assigned personnel.

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

• Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws and regulations relevant to criminal justice and behavioral science fields.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems and technology.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of research and statistical methodology and evaluations methods.
• Knowledge of software implementation, database management, and storage configurations.
• Knowledge of concepts and techniques for data and reporting risk management, audits, and assessments.
• Skill in the operation of computers and applicable software.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Skill in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting applicable research data.
• Ability to direct and organize program activities; to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to develop and evaluate policies and procedures and to prepare reports.
• Ability to resolve advanced data issues in diverse and decentralized environments.
• Ability to translate research findings and statistical analysis into plain language.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and in presentations so that others will understand technical information.
• Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to manage and oversee the development, monitoring, and maintenance functions related to data collection and reporting.

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in research methods, statistical analysis, criminological theory, sociology, or a related field, plus five (5) years of related experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of work experience.