Management Analyst Intern- Research and Planning Division

## Management Analyst Intern
- Research and Planning Division Apply locations:
CMPD HQtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 27, 2026 (9 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR104084

Date Opened:
Friday, July 17, 2026 12:00 AMClose Date:
Monday, July 27, 2026 12:00 AM Department:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Salary: $19.50 - $21.10 Commensurate with Experience
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** SUMMARY
* * The Management Analyst Intern position works within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Research & Strategic Planning Division to gain knowledge of criminal justice research methods, survey development, program evaluation, and project management. The primary responsibility is to assist division personnel in researching and evaluating current and future policing issues to enhance the effectiveness of CMPD’s activities and to stay abreast of current policing strategies.
** Major

Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Support the development and preparation of survey instruments, evaluation tools, and related materials.
* Assist with survey administration, data collection, and data organization activities.
* Perform basic statistical analyses and assist with interpretation of findings.
* Assist in the preparation and development of survey and program evaluation reports.
* Conduct research and literature reviews on topics relevant to departmental initiatives and projects.
* Compile, summarize, and organize research findings for internal use and decision-making purposes.
* Participate actively in internal meetings, project discussions, and presentations related to survey and evaluation initiative.
* Provide general project support for survey, research, and program evaluation activities as assigned.
** Learning Objectives:
*** Gain experience developing survey instruments and evaluations.
* Enhance professional communication and presentation skills.
* Develop practical skills in data collection, organization, and basis statistical analysis.
* Gain exposure to public sector research, program evaluation, and data-informed decision-making processes.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Current undergraduate or graduate level student pursuing a degree in criminal justice/public administration or related discipline with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
* OR have a combination of equivalent work experience and training.
* Successful completion of an undergraduate level statistics course.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Completion of at least two (2) years of undergraduate coursework.
* Completion of an undergraduate or graduate level research methods course.
* Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.).
* Experience with data analysis tools/software (Excell, SPSS, R, etc.).
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Ability to take initiative, follow through on assignments, and respond appropriately to requests and changing priorities.
* Ability to work in a team environment.
* Ability to receive and apply feedback effectively and engage in constructive communication with others.
* High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Adobe products.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Strong organizational, technological, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to utilize research databases and platforms, conduct thorough literature searches, and construct quality literature reviews and compile best practices.
* Experience in data analysis, research methods, theory, and statistics.
** ADA and Other Requirements:
** Positions in this class typically require grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
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* Physical Requirements:

*** Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking for extended periods of time.
* Light to moderate lifting and carrying; some crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling when performing tasks.
* Ability to see, hear, and communicate information effectively.
** Sensory Requirements:
*** Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (visual, audio, and other sensory modalities) for proofreading, data entry,…