Data Scientist - Police Department’s Office Data, Analytics and Technology at City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
$80,000–$90,000from the description
Jul 13, 2026
Philadelphia, PA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A data scientist role within the Philadelphia Police Department, focused on building Microsoft PowerApps tools for internal data collection, conducting statistical and geospatial analyses of crime and public safety data, and evaluating the effectiveness of policing programs. The position also involves creating Power BI dashboards and presenting evidence-based findings to department leadership and city officials. Suited to candidates with a background in data science and experience in government or criminal justice settings.
Mid level · 3+ years · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 80 people in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (data scientists). range 15–120
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
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What the occupation pays Median $112,327 (middle half $84,835–$156,058). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (5)
The role blends data science (predictive modeling, statistical analysis) with application development (PowerApps) and program evaluation — a genuine hybrid. 15-2051 Data Scientists was chosen as the primary SOC because modeling, statistical analysis, and impact evaluation are the dominant analytical outputs; 15-2031 Operations Research Analysts is a credible runner-up given the program-evaluation and policy-recommendation emphasis.
The qualifications section lists 'geospatial analysis (e.g., ArcGIS)' as part of the required proficiency block, so ArcGIS is treated as a hard gate. A separate line — 'Experience working with geospatial data and tools in the enterprise setting is a plus' — appears to refer to broader enterprise geospatial experience beyond ArcGIS itself; that nuance cannot be fully captured in the skills list.
Python and R are listed together as analytics tool options ('Python, R, SQL'); they are genuinely interchangeable for the analytics requirement, so Python is the primary skill with R as an alternative. R also appears separately as a visualization platform option alongside Power BI, so it is additionally listed as a preferred standalone skill reflecting that secondary mention.
The 3–5 year experience range maps to a Mid-level role on the standard career ladder; the title carries no explicit seniority label.
Residency requirement: the successful candidate must establish City of Philadelphia residency within six months of hire.
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