Management Analyst II

Management Analyst II

Overview

Are you an experienced professional and champion of fair and equitable policing? Would you like to work for a culturally diverse city, working to eliminate disparities and gaps in how law enforcement serves diverse communities? If so, we encourage you to apply for our Management Analyst II position within our Office of the Independent Policing Auditor (AIPA).

AIPA has been tasked with promoting public confidence in the professionalism and accountability of the Alexandria Police Department (APD). This is accomplished by independent review and monitoring of citizen complaint investigations and use of force incidents; recommended changes to departmental policy, procedures, and practices; audits of departmental practices including data review and analyses; collaboration with the APD on problem-solving efforts to address root causes after the identification of patterns; mediation efforts; and conducting on-going community-police engagement outreaches as well as dissemination of information regarding AIPA and its activities including periodic reporting.

The AIPA is looking for a collaborative and innovative person who will perform a variety of administrative work that involves analyses, research, writing and data analyses and as well as provide professional support to the Independent Community Policing Review Board. The ideal candidate will serve as AIPA's information gatekeeper.

This role will be instrumental in improving the public trust of APD through representation of the office and board; provision of administrative support in such areas of budgeting, purchasing, human resources and legislative support; intake and increasing awareness and accessibility of the complaint, commendation and feedback processes regarding Alexandria law enforcement; enhancing transparency; benchmarking and analyzing data; collaborating with community members through the dissemination of information about the office and community engagements; and identifying trends and patterns in Alexandria policing practices to enhance effective community-police engagement and deter law enforcement misconduct.

A successful candidate will be well versed in office management, understanding structural and institutional racism, local government operations, data analysis, relationship building, community engagement, systems and culture change and have a strong understanding of the potential disparate outcomes.

What You Should Bring

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Law, Business Administration, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position may be considered.Minimum of three years of experience in public administration, program planning and evaluation, data analysis and the forecasting of budget and other program/departmental needs.You have demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice and/or possess lived experience and/or familiarity with the history of policing in the United States. You are strategic with a demonstrated ability to design and implement high-impact initiatives and plans based on quantitative and qualitative data analysis, internally and externally; motivated to make an impact and create results.Analytical Skills - experience drafting policies, procedures, and practices with an equity lens.Strategic Planning - developing and implementing organizational initiatives, objectives, and strategies.Data Analysis - collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to make informed recommendations.Project management and logistics skills - especially with community engagement planning and management.Proactive, self-directed, and able to multi-task effectively.Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.Skilled at analyzing a diverse portfolio of policy-related matters to assess and make informed recommendations.Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and also database management.Maintain a valid driver's license.Flexible working hours when needed to be present at city and community engagements.
The Opportunity

Conduct intake of complaints and commendations regarding APD personnel.Draft and monitor operational objectives or procedures and recommend/draft modifications and other solutions by analyzing operational issues and addressing management concerns. Assess programs, policies, procedures and initiatives through an equity lens.Assist staff in adapting to new policies and practices, modifications, and other solutions.Participate in special projects of minimal complexity, including research of local, state, and federal legislation, ordinances, and agreements that affect law enforcement operations and practices.Process complaints/commendations and compile data for the office related to complaints/compliments, contacts, inquiries, use of force, and critical incidents. This includes demographic data for involved individuals.Draft periodic reports on the data analysis conducted. These reports may include tables, charts, and graphs depicting the data analysis.Effectively and consistently communicate about AIPA and its bodies of work to internal and external stakeholders.Maintain a working relationship with the Board.Assist the Director in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of overall office operations. Working Conditions

If needed, applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, applicants with criminal records may be disqualified for this position.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Depending on the assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, and repetitive motions.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screening, education verification, etc. Criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

Minimum: Four-Year College Degree; Considerable experience in a position involving public administration, program planning and evaluation, and the forecasting of budget and other program/departmental needs; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree; strong written and oral communication, negotiation, mediation, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks; ability to research, analyze, and make sound policy and procedural decisions and recommendations; monitor and evaluate program and policy effectiveness and outcomes.Understanding of the City of Alexandria's ethnic and socio-economic diversity and experience working with and valuing the perspectives of diverse groups and individuals. Commitment to social justice and equity.Excellent time management and analytical skills.Experience with analytical research, offering conclusions and recommendations, data analysis and benchmark analysis.Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (creating formulas and linking worksheets; creating, modifying, and presenting; conveying critical information; and tracking information).Experience with creating educational materials and presentations and conducting public engagements.Experience using and overseeing case management software.Experience with database management, including the creation and running of queries.Highly motivated team player proficient at project management, can multi-task, work independently, and with a proactive work attitude.Fluency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.

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