Data Analyst - DA

The primary responsibility of the Data Analyst is to collect, explore, analyze, catalog, interpret, and report data related to criminal activities and criminal prosecutions, as well as office workflow. This collection and analysis of data will enable the District Attorney's Office to become more educated about criminal activity and thereby enable the Office to more effectively allocate law enforcement resources. In addition, the collection and reporting of this data will allow this Office to share key statistical information to the public about the criminal legal process, such as crime and enforcement, socioeconomic and demographic factors, court and case processes, crime statistics, and diversionary outcomes. Collecting, analyzing and reporting this data will demonstrate the District Attorney's Office commitment to transparency and improve public trust in law enforcement.

• Collect, explore, analyze and interpret data related to crime, the criminal legal process, and the criminal justice system.
• Research and identify trends in the data, develop insight and collaborate with others within the area of operation.
• Develop and coordinate internal and external data driven projects.
• Write internal memos on analytical topics, public facing reports and data products, and complete emergent requests and short-deadlines projects as needed.
• Write reports for a variety of audiences, including District Attorney's Office personnel and the public.
• Collaborate with other staff, including Assistant District Attorneys, Deputy District Attorneys, First Assistant District Attorney, and the District Attorney, to share data and gain insights.
• Communicate critical information about crime and the criminal legal system to a wide variety of stakeholders through the County and State government, as well as the public.
• Build a research and data culture at the District Attorney's Office.
• Interface with Assistant District Attorneys, Deputy District Attorneys, and other staff throughout the Office to help guide and inform analytical projects,
• Support internal and external research by engaging in research projects, conducting data collection and dataset creation, and helping to formulate and engage in specific research questions.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to complex legal and policy questions.
• Complete discrete data-driven tasks necessary to support basic District Attorney's Office functions including case management.
• Develop the tools and documentation needed to allow for increased efficiency with future analyses, replication, iteration, and automation.

• Prepare oral, written and graphical presentations for operational output.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience in a related analytical field.

• Ability to prioritize...
• Superior Analytical ability.
• Technologically skilled.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to collaborate and innovate.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and respond to emergent requests.
• Experience producing analysis and reports for a variety of audiences.
• An enthusiasm to collaborate, innovate, and solve problem.
• Data entry skills.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Products, such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Strong research and information gathering skills.
• Understanding of and experience in the Criminal Justice System.
• Knowledge of District Attorney's Office structure and mission.
• Proficiency in the Office's record management system.
• Successful completion of background and drug screening.
• PA Driver's license.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.