Senior Analyst

Salary

$ $49.36 Hourly

Location

Police Department - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

17477

Division

Colorado Springs Police Department

Department

Police Office of the Chief

Opening Date

12/18/2025

Closing Date

1/1/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Description / Position Overview
About the Job:
The purpose of this position is to provide advanced analytical, research, and reporting support to inform data-driven decision-making within the Colorado Springs Police Department. The Senior Analyst conducts complex analyses, evaluates operational and workload data, and produces high-quality reports and recommendations that support service improvements, resource allocation, performance measurement, and long-range planning. The position also supports policy research, open-data transparency efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of police operations.

Job Posting Statement:
This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved.

Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer
As a Senior Analyst In Strategic Initiatives, You Will

• Provide complex data analyses, reports, and recommendations on a variety of police operations, allowing staff to make data-driven decisions about service improvements, to continually measure department performance, and to evaluate the impact of changes. Data for analysis includes topics such as calls for service, use of force, pursuits, bias complaints, and others.
• Conduct data-driven workload analyses with recommendations for schedules, staffing, and multi-year forecasts.
• Assist with conducting surveys, focus groups, and data analysis as well as report writing.
• Coordinate content development and maintaining datasets under the department's open data transparency efforts.
• Conduct literature reviews and other secondary research to assist in analyzing public policy; to improve service delivery, programs, and procedures; and to assist in benchmarking the department's data, practices, policies, and programs with other criminal justice agencies and other industries.
• Research and review law enforcement and criminal justice technical and professional publications to stay abreast of trends and innovations and report findings.
• Assist with researching, drafting, reviewing, and revising policies and procedures.
• Assist with strategic plan development and reporting on performance measures.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Advanced skills and knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and maintain a detailed schedule.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Skilled in data analysis, reporting findings and conclusions, and making data-driven forecasts.
• Proficiency in writing clear and professional reports for executive audiences; communicating professionally; developing dashboards, charts, and graphs to visualize data; and preparing presentations.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, or comparable software.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study; preferably a research-intensive field
• Five years of full-time, professional experience in a related field, preferably as an analyst.
• Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Education and Experience Equivalency:
One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing Computer Aided Dispatch or other public safety datasets to evaluate workload, resource deployment, and operational demand.
• Experience providing clear and comprehensive written documentation to support analytical findings, data processes, and reporting products.
• Experience conducting literature reviews or other secondary research to support policy analysis, benchmarking, or program evaluation.

Additional Information

Please contact CSPD Human Resources at for any questions about this position.

Pre-employment Requirements:
The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a polygraph examination, fingerprinting, extensive background check, and other pre-employment assessments.

Applicants that have used marijuana or CBD products within 3 months
from the date of their application submission
will not be eligible for hire. More information about the Colorado Springs Police Department's Marijuana Use Policy can be found here.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Apply to Join Our Team

• Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).
• Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.
• Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page
• Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position's closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

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Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding
Please visit the City of Colorado Springs' Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.

The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related area of study?

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in a research-intensive field?

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Do you have five years of full-time professional experience in a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have five years of experience as an analyst?

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Do you have experience analyzing Computer Aided Dispatch or other public safety datasets to evaluate workload, resource deployment, and operational demand?

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Do you have experience providing clear and comprehensive written documentation to support analytical findings, data processes, and reporting products?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience conducting literature reviews or other secondary research to support policy analysis, benchmarking, or program evaluation?

• Yes
• No

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Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

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