Senior Data Scientist
Listed on 2026-03-05
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IT/Tech
Data Analyst, Data Science Manager, Data Scientist
Overview
The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair City through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality‑of‑life concerns while building lasting community relationships.
AboutOMAP
The Office of Management Analysis and Planning (OMAP) analyzes and evaluates Departmental policies, programs, and resources to make recommendations to the Police Commissioner in order to ensure maximum organizational efficiency and effectiveness of the Department. OMAP is the research and assessment arm of the Department, comprised of both uniformed and civilian members of the service with a wide variety of academic and professional experiences.
OMAP conducts analyses aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the Department (e.g., personnel deployments, resource allocation), develops complex pilot projects, formulates policy recommendations and prepares briefing materials for the Police Commissioner on a wide range of legislative and procedural issues.
Senior Data Scientist
OMAP serves as the primary evaluation and assessment arm of the NYPD. Acting as a "think tank," OMAP focuses on exploring and implementing innovative strategies and efficiencies aimed at enhancing policy development, evaluating programs, and optimizing organizational structures and staffing. A successful candidate will contribute to the section mission by providing technical leadership and designing data science services that solve Department challenges, harmonizing software across data science projects and delivering advanced machine‑learning solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Expert‑level development work in Python, wrangling both structured and unstructured datasets (e.g., text, geospatial, network data), and designing effective software architecture.
- Strong project management and team building skills.
1 Police Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10038
Work ScheduleMonday to Friday 8 × 4 or 10 × 6
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Additional InformationIn compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre‑tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.
Minimum Qualifications- Ability to lead code reviews for data science and maintain core…
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