Manhattan District Attorney's Office

Division/Unit: Trial Division

CS Title: Community Associate

Position Title: Senior Investigative Analyst

Salary Range: $54,821 - $57,159

Position Summary:

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for a Senior Investigative Analyst in the Trial Division. The Senior Investigative Analyst is responsible for providing highly skilled analytical and investigative support to the Trial Division, its Investigators, and senior Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) investigating and prosecuting homicides and other major crimes in Manhattan. This Analyst will also support the Division’s Chief and Deputy Chiefs with analysis and management of the Division’s entire caseload.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting senior ADAs in the investigation of homicides and other major crimes,
• Synthesizing and preparing evidence for Grand Jury proceedings, including multi-source demonstrative aids, timelines, and charts.
• Testifying in Grand Jury presentations and at trial. 
• Performing in-depth searches to investigate witnesses, suspects, and other persons of interest by utilizing open-source, governmental, and digital resources.
• Provide regular updates on major cases and investigations. 
• Creating ad hoc reports about the Trial Division’s caseload, case performance, and case outcomes.
• Providing statistical summaries and analysis about the Trial Division’s caseload, case performance, and case outcomes.
• Working with NYPD and other sworn law enforcement to gather and analyze evidence and support investigations. 
• Providing guidance, training, and case level support to DANY analysts, paralegals, and attorneys.
• Leading formal training sessions on investigative and analytical techniques and tools.
• Staying up to date on new investigative techniques and tools and bringing opportunities to add such tools to Trial Division leadership. 
• Building partnerships with external investigative partners, including non-profits such as NW3C and NDCAC. 
• Performing other administrative and paralegal duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree required; and
2. Two years of experience in a law enforcement agency, including at least one year in an Analyst role directly supporting investigations and prosecutions.

Additional Qualifications:

• Computer proficiency required: Microsoft Office (specifically Excel). Must be able to run basic statistical analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of criminal justice investigative internet search techniques and databases, including, but not limited to, CLEAR, Accurint, and eJustice.
• Proficiency in Internet search strategies and techniques, including preserving, obtaining, and searching electronically stored information extracted from both devices and online services.
• Experience in creating exhibits, including multi-source exhibits, for Grand Jury presentations and trials. 
• Experience working with video in multiple formats, creating compilations, adding annotations and markings, and redacting video clips. 
• Comfort speaking in public, some experience, and a high degree of comfort in giving presentations in front of large audiences.
• Superior organizational and document management skills and ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff, witnesses, defense attorneys, financial institutions, regulators, and law enforcement agencies.
• Ability to communicate investigative results to other team members and to testify in court.
• Excellent interpersonal, time-management, writing, and communication skills. Must work well as part of a team.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.

Commitment:

• One (1) year commitment to the Trial Division.

How to Apply:

• Apply with a Cover Letter, Resume and Transcript.

Additional Information:

• Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current position and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
• As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.

The New York County District Attorney’s Office is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The New York County District Attorney’s Office serves and protects the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor. The Office’s professional staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial, Investigation, and Appeals Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions. Our support staff receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, as well as unparalleled opportunities for professional development.

The New York County District Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. Given the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical. The Office seeks to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. To that end, all applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

The Professional Staff Recruitment Team at DANY supports the Office’s initiatives to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. We seek employees that are interested in a career in the public sector and will support the Office’s initiative of Moving Justice Forward.

For questions or inquiries, please contact Recruitment@dany.nyc.gov.