Job Description

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.3 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Digital Forensics Laboratory, “DFL” (which falls within the Strategic Innovations Division, provides support for the Bronx District Attorney’s Office by forensically analyzing various types of digital evidence, including mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, desktop and laptop computers, portable storage devices, as well as providing assistance in a variety of technology-related areas. The DFL is seeking to hire an experienced analyst specializing in telephone records analysis. The primary responsibility of the analyst will be to liaise with Assistant District Attorneys and other office personnel in performing detail-oriented examinations of telephone records to support investigations and prosecutions.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (i.e., must possess technical proficiency with formulas)

General fluency with computer applications and electronic devices

Readiness to learn about and adapt to rapid changes in technology

Ability to handle multiple challenging assignments and perform in a fast-paced environment

Must possess exceptional oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Creative ability to devise formatting solutions regarding large or inconsistent data sets.

Ability to devise an organizational system of raw and processed data tables and deliverables

Rapid data entry skills as required for specific projects.

Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and high concern for data accuracy

Examination of telephone records to ascertain significant call patterns and/or geographic relevance of telephone communications

Extract data to prepare visual aids for investigative purposes and/or for presentation at trial and/or Grand Jury proceedings

Testify under oath when required regarding analyses performed.

Reviewing analytical work and visual aids prepared by other analysts for accuracy and quality

Provide assistance to other analysts in the Office related to GIS platforms and act as a subject matter resource on phone records analysis, geo-spatial mapping, and telecommunication infrastructure such as base station technologies related to GSM / CDMA networks, including LTE / VoLTE technologies.

On an as-needed basis, conduct drive tests to collect survey information related to cellular towers for further analysis

Provide assistance in drafting subpoenas and court orders involving telephone records.

Interaction with telephone companies, law enforcement personnel, and/or city agencies

Achieve certification or demonstrate proficiency in subjects, tools, and methods identified by the DFL

Other assigned duties and responsibilities to support the DFL or Strategic Enforcement Division.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Engineering Degree and/or Engineering work experience in the Telecommunications field preferred.

Candidates with prior testimony experience in criminal or civil litigation related to telephone records, or tower interpretation and analysis, will be given preference. If applicable, this should be indicated on both the submitted cover letter and resume.

Candidates with knowledge and previous working experience related to wireless telecommunication infrastructure, including base station equipment and transmitters, radiofrequency, or LTE technology preferred. If applicable, this should be indicated on both the submitted cover letter and resume.

Candidates formerly employed by a major telephone carrier or law enforcement agency will be strongly considered (i.e., familiarity with billing records, call routing, dial plans, etc.)

Candidates familiar with telephone analysis software or GIS platforms will be given preference. If applicable, this should be indicated on both the submitted cover letter and resume.

Experience/skill in working with databases strongly preferred (please note on cover letter)

Qualifications

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.