Data Analytics Specialist Senior

## Data Analytics Specialist Senior Apply locations:
CMPD HQtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
August 24, 2026 (9 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR104341

Department:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Salary: $81,226.00 - $ Commensurate with Experience
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** SUMMARY
* * The Data Analytics Specialist Senior position will be expected to offer data driven intelligence to every aspect of the organization based on ever-evolving leadership demands. This position will work closely with other senior members and supervisors of the Crime Analysis & Data Analytics Division to dissect and document new data sources and software solutions to advance analytical capabilities, including establishing new standard operating procedures and peer review processes.
** Major

Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Using crime analysis software provided, conduct research and administrative analysis to identify patterns and trends; analyze long term patterns and trends using probability studies and complex statistical analyses; develop and test hypotheses; forecast future activity
* Perform research and trend assessments using a variety of complex data sources to generate and present findings
* Conduct quality assessments of data, ETL processes, and dashboard/application outputs.
* Research criminal intelligence and crime analysis industry trends and software solutions
* Assist with system administration of various software packages used by the Crime Analysis & Data Analytics Division
* Prepare a variety of work products, including mapping (ArcGIS) outputs, to support management and supervision decisions as well as to further investigations
* Support problem-solving efforts by utilizing the SARA model to assist in long term crime reduction efforts and workload assessments
* Respond to ad-hoc requests for data from all levels of the department with statistical summaries and reports
* Compile and analyze findings, make interpretations then write comprehensive reports based on data; use these findings to help identify information gaps and recommend action steps
* Performs other duties as assigned
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis on criminal justice, public administration, mathematics or related field
* Minimum of seven (7) years working experience with analysis/statistical research, preferably in a law enforcement setting
* Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Master’s Degree with an emphasis on criminal justice, public administration, mathematics or related field
* Minimum of four (4) years working experience with analysis/statistical research, preferably in a law enforcement setting
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Must have strong working knowledge of connecting to data in a variety of SQL Server/Oracle databases using software such as Toad Data Point, MS Access, ArcGIS, and link analysis software to query, analyze and report on findings
* Must have knowledge of data warehousing/data marts, ETL processes, GIS, algorithms/statistical methods, and crime analysis techniques to support business processes
* Data analysis/research in Criminal Investigative Analysis, Tactical Crime Analysis, Intelligence Analysis.
* Strong critical thinking skills
* Ability to think long-term and strategically
* Ability to handle change and be…