Senior Investigative Analyst - New York County District Attorney's Office

Division/Unit: Trial Bureaus

Position Title: Senior Investigative Analyst

Civil Service Title: Community Associate

Salary Range: $63,658 - $67,535

Job Description:

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for a Senior Investigative Analyst. In this role, the Analyst will help Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) in the trial bureaus build and enhance complex cases and investigations, and will assist with large-scale data collection, organization, and analysis.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist ADAs in developing long-term investigations into criminal activity.
• Analyze video surveillance and create video compilations.
• Create PowerPoints, graphs, diagrams, spreadsheets, charts, and other visual aids for investigative use, grand jury proceedings, and trial presentations. 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.
• Gain familiarity with and stay up to date on social media platforms and communication apps, both how they are used and what records they retain.
• Collect and analyze data relevant to investigations and cases, including but not limited to surveillance video, phone records and extraction reports, social media and other online service records, and bank records.
• Review various formats of cell phone data, assist with cell site mapping, perform call detail record analyses.
• Work with geolocation data, such as location, date and time, to create heat and point density maps to display investigative findings. An understanding of geocoding, symbol creation, labeling and general navigation of geographic mapping tools, such as ArcGIS Desktop, are helpful but not required.
• Serve as the liaison with the High Technology Analysis Unit: collaborate with analysts and assist ADAs in interpreting and understanding forensic reports and results.
• Must attend and participate in bi-weekly meetings with the Crime Strategies Unit, as well as participation in various trainings to support professional development and development of the Digital Evidence Analyst role.
• Perform related responsibilities and duties as assigned.

• Level 1 - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and 2 years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice system or equivalent.
• Level 2 - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and 3 years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice system or equivalent.
• Level 3 - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and 4 years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice system or equivalent.

Preferred Requirements/Skills:

• Three - five years of experience based on the level.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various internal units, external law enforcement agencies, corporate entities, and compliance officers to build institutional relationships.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and internet search and research capability.
• Ability to quickly learn and use various computer systems is essential.
• 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.
• At least one reference from a current or past supervisor.

• Apply with a Cover Letter, Resume & Transcript.

• 35 hours a week, 9 am to 5 pm in person.

• 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.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to \"1\" above.

• 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/.

• City Residency is not required for this position.

The New York County District Attorney's Office serves and protects the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor. The Office's Professional Staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial Division, Investigation Division, Special Victims Division, Pathways to Public Safety Division, and Appeals Division, which handles all the Office's matters in state and federal appellate courts.

Professional Staff members perform a variety of key functions for the Office, including supporting the five Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions. Our Professional Staff receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, as well as unparalleled opportunities for professional development.

The New York County District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. Given the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical. The Office seeks to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. To that end, all applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.About the Team

The Professional Staff Recruitment Team at DANY supports the Office's initiatives to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. We seek employees that are interested in a career in the public sector and will support the Office's initiative of delivering One Standard of Justice for All.

For questions or inquiries, please contact Recruitment@dany.nyc.gov.