Planning Analyst
BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Full-time
Location: BRONX
Salary range: $80,000.00 – $80,000.00
JOB SUMMARY:
The Strategic Planning and Analytics Unit of the Bronx District Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for a Planning Analyst. The Planning Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Unit with a wide range of duties primarily related to grants management and funding innovative projects and initiatives, including but not limited to: policy and legislative research, grant research and writing, proposal development, data analysis and program evaluation, progress reporting on funded projects, budgeting, and overall management of grant-funded and other projects.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Perform policy research, including literature reviews and national best practices research on emerging trends in criminal justice.
- Coordinate federal, state, local and private grant portfolios, including drafting proposals and managing grants, to support the Office’s work.
- Work with funders to maintain compliance and meet reporting requirements
- Work with program staff within the DA’s Office and with external partners and serve as a liaison which moving the project forward
- Technical writing, proof-reading, editing, copy writing, grant writing and other equivalent written communication required.
- Perform all other related duties and projects as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent written and verbal interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Strong project management skills in a team-oriented environment
- Strong analytical abilities and familiarity with research and evaluation methods
- Strong computer skills with some experience using statistical and data visualization programs and geographic information systems.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required, Masters or Doctoral degree in criminal justice, social sciences, public policy, or a related field preferred.
- A minimum of two (2) years professional grant writing experience, preferably in a non-profit or public sector setting.
- Interest in or knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
- High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above