Director of Data Analytics and Accountability Insights

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) is an independent agency composed of staff dedicated to professional, unbiased, and thoughtful oversight of the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD). CPOC works to:

• Increase the transparency and accountability of the PPD
• Improve police conduct
• Enhance the quality of internal investigations
• Improve the relationship between the community and the police department

Civilian oversight of police can take many forms. Review-focused models allow civilians outside of a police department to review police misconduct investigations once they are completed. Investigation-focused agencies employ professionally trained investigators to investigate police misconduct complaints. Auditor/monitor-focused agencies engage in policy and trend analysis and promote broad organizational change within the police departments they oversee. CPOC is uniquely envisioned to be a hybrid of these three models of oversight, with expansive authority and a broad mission. 

The authorizing legislation for CPOC comprehensively lists the oversight functions that CPOC is meant to fulfill. The legislation notes that CPOC may conduct investigations, data analysis, and audits related to any pattern, policy, or practice of the police department. These investigations shall include, but are not limited to, misconduct, policy, training, practice, and customs.

Additional functions mandated in the legislation include investigations of complaints made by residents or PPD personnel about any misconduct ranging from verbal abuse to sexual misconduct, critical incident reviews and investigations, large-scale data reviews, disciplinary recommendations, hosting public meetings and hearings to share information with the public, participation as adjudicators in PPD discipline hearings, administrative prosecution of discipline cases, reporting on data and statistics, and reviewing and investigating all police uses of force, among other functions. CPOC is a growing agency still in its infancy and is working to operationalize all of these important functions of civilian oversight of police.

CPOC approaches police accountability from many different angles, and as such, has a variety of divisions to focus on different aspects of police oversight. Each division is led by a division director who oversees the functions of their division.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) is seeking an innovative and experienced Director of Data Analytics and Accountability Insights to lead the development and management of its data division. This role integrates technical expertise with visionary leadership to establish a centralized and streamlined data management process that supports CPOC’s mission of enhancing transparency, accountability, and public trust in law enforcement. The director will oversee the collection, processing, and analysis of diverse datasets, leveraging technical tools and methodologies to drive innovation to inform policy recommendations and public reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

CPOC Core Competencies:

• Communicates with residents, vendors, and other departments with empathy and politeness.
• Independently manages workflows and tasks; proactively identifies potential issues and comes up with solutions.
• Always comports oneself in a professional manner, whether in the office or off-site.
• Effectively collaborates with colleagues within and across office divisions as well as external stakeholders.
• Consistently fosters CPOC's values and mission, displayin