The Office of Neighborhood Safety is hiring an experienced research and data analyst to support the Office and ONS-led enterprise projects. In this onsite role in Saint Paul, MN, you will help build an analytic approach for tracking progress, measuring outcomes, and informing strategy implementation. You will produce reporting, dashboards, and geospatial analytics, along with policy reviews that support planning and day-to-day operations across the Office and partner agencies.
What You’ll Do
- Strengthen how criminal justice, human services, public health, and administrative data are used to support the City’s Community First Public Safety framework.
- Turn data into quantitative and qualitative outputs including public dashboard information, data visualization, geospatial analytics, research, storytelling, and policy reviews for ONS and partner agency planning and operations.
- Develop recommendations grounded in research; depending on work products, may serve as a public information liaison.
- Research policy, regulations, and laws, track changes over time across all levels of government, and present findings and recommendations regarding operational impact to leadership.
- Support intra-agency coordination to implement data quality improvement strategies.
About the Position
- Advanced level research and data collection for department and enterprise initiatives related to ONS.
- Development of an analytic approach for tracking progress, outcome measures, and strategy implementation for ONS and enterprise-wide projects led by ONS.
Salary and Experience
Salary: USD 78,374 - 112,320 per year.
Experience: 4 years minimum.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following or a related field: Statistics, Urban Planning, Economics, Political Science, Information Technology, Criminology, Data Sciences, Mathematics, Geography, Sociology, Earth Sciences, Natural Resources and Design.
- Four years of experience designing data collection instruments for projects, programs, and policies; conducting research; and collecting, compiling, and analyzing data.
- Combination of education and experience totaling eight (8) years or more to qualify for the position.
- Four years of vacancy related experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree, including designing data collection instruments; conducting research; and collecting, compiling, and analyzing data.
Benefits
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions.
- Health insurance
- Retirement contributions
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Vacation/Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Program
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
Package notes: Benefits vary by position and collective bargaining agreement. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits. For a detailed overview, visit General Benefits.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
- Dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers.
- Workforce intended to reflect the diverse city that we serve.
- Leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda.
How to Apply
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
- Upload or submit required documents via the online application system (Zip files and web links will not be accepted; each attachment is limited to 10MB).
- Resume (required)
- Cover letter (optional)
- For technical support with the online application, call 1-855-524-5627.
- First time applying online? Read the How to Apply Online Guide.
Hiring Process and Screening
- This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
- Applicants who meet minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration.
- Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
- You will be notified if invited to final selection, which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
- Pre-employment screening includes a background check, which may include criminal history and employment history as a condition of employment.
- If qualifying based on education, candidates must submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer.
Contact: Ellen Friedman at 651-266-6533, ellen.friedman@stpaul.gov.
Working Title: Office of Neighborhood Safety Data Analyst.
Official Title: Research Analyst III.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference per MN Statute 197.455, submit a photocopy of your DD214, preferably at time of application.
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply regardless of criminal history. The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
