Acadis Senior Data Analyst

$35.37 - $53.05 Hourly

$73,568 - $110,352 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C10

Posting Details

The New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy (NMLEA) provides basic and in-service law enforcement training for police officers and telecommunicators, and to enforce the statutory and administrative laws and responsibilities entrusted to the Division. The NMLEA uses the Acadis® software suite to review, audit, track and report agency and employee (police officers and telecommunicators) training, compliance and performance in accordance with the New Mexico Law Enforcement Training Act:

interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.


Why does the job exist?

The Acadis Lead Data Analyst (Data Analyst II) is responsible for collecting, validating, analyzing, and reporting data related to law enforcement training, certification, accreditation, and compliance. This role ensures that law enforcement agencies throughout the state meet their annual and biannual in-service training requirements, accreditation benchmarks, and certification compliance obligations as required by the Law Enforcement Training Act, Section 29-7 et seq., NMSA 1978, and 10.29.7.8 NMAC. This position plays a critical role in supporting regulatory reporting, assisting in database maintenance and integrity, and identifying non-compliant certification holders and agencies for further review by executive leadership.


How does it get done?

DATA COLLECTION and MANAGEMENT
1 - Gather and maintain law enforcement compliance, training, and certification data from multiple platforms (e.g., Acadis®, RMS, CAD, and CJIS-compliant databases), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with state and national standards. This position plays a key role in supporting agencies statewide, including oversight of data submissions from all certified law enforcement entities and the nine satellite academies under the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy's jurisdiction.
2 - Track and monitor annual and biannual in-service training compliance for officers and public safety telecommunicators, ensuring full adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements as outlined by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy, Training & Standards Council, and governing laws. The Data Analyst I provides proactive and responsive support to agencies by identifying gaps, generating compliance reports, and offering guidance to help meet mandated deadlines.
3 - Maintain and update accreditation records for law enforcement agencies, serving as a resource to ensure compliance with standards issued by NMLEA, the Training & Standards Council, and national accrediting bodies such as CALEA and POST. The role requires consistent coordination with agency representatives to ensure accurate recordkeeping and reporting in support of agency-level and state-level certification.
4 - Assist with data migration projects and database integrity initiatives, ensuring that historical records are maintained, errors are resolved, and data is readily accessible for audits, compliance verification, and performance tracking. This position requires a strong commitment to customer service, ensuring agencies receive timely support, clear communication, and effective problem resolution to maintain operational readiness and compliance across the state.

COMPLIANCE MONITORING and PERFORMANCE REPORTING
1 - Generate monthly, quarterly, annual, biannual, and ad-hoc compliance reports for law enforcement training completion, certification renewals, accreditation status, and other key metrics.
2 - Identify and flag non-compliant certification holders, expired credentials, and in-service training deficiencies.
3 - Support audit preparation and reporting for accreditation reviews and compliance inspections.
4 - Respond to public records requests (IPRA), internal agency compliance inquiries, and executive oversight reporting needs.

ACCREDITATION and CERTIFICATION OVERSIGHT
1 - Assist in reviewing law enforcement personnel qualifications, ensuring proper training completion, eligibility verification, and certification renewal in accordance with applicable state mandates and regulatory standards.
2 - Support data validation and auditing efforts to track agency accreditation status, review documentation for accuracy, and identify agencies or individuals at risk of non-compliance or potential loss of accreditation. This includes conducting internal audits, verifying training records, and flagging discrepancies for corrective action.
3 - Work closely with the Technical Software Law Enforcement Staff Manager to ensure timely, accurate, and audit-ready certification and accreditation tracking. This collaboration supports compliance oversight, performance reporting, and regulatory enforcement.
4 - Monitor updates to state and federal accreditation standards, incorporating changes into internal procedures, advising stakeholders of revised requirements, and ensuring agency records reflect compliance with all current mandates.

DATA VISUALIZATION and ANALYSIS
1 - Develop interactive webforms, dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, and Excel to present real-time compliance data and training progress.
2 - Conduct trend analysis to identify training gaps, accreditation renewal needs, and officer compliance risks.
3 - Provide data-driven insights to enhance compliance tracking and enforcement.

REGULATORY SUPPORT and TRAINING ASSISTANCE
1 - Provide technical assistance to law enforcement agencies regarding data entry, accreditation reporting, and compliance monitoring.
2 - Assist in agency training sessions on regulatory reporting, database management, and certification tracking.
3 - Educate law enforcement personnel on state-mandated training requirements, accreditation obligations, and compliance procedures.
4 - Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement in training and compliance.


Who are the customers?

Work is performed for the New Mexico Department of Public Safety employees, local law enforcement agencies, dispatch centers, satellite law enforcement academies, and executive and legislative agencies throughout the state.


Ideal Candidate

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
1 - Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, information technology, computer science, public administration, or a related field,
2 - Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in software administration, preferably in a public safety of government environment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
1 - Proficiency in SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and Excel for data visualization and analytics.
2 - Experience working with law enforcement databases (Acadis®, RMS, CAD, CJIS-compliant platforms).
3 - Familiarity with compliance and accreditation standards (NMLEA, CALEA, POST, IPRA, CJIS security requirements).
4 - Ability to manage large datasets, ensuring accuracy, security, and integrity.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
1 - Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
2 - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in compliance reporting.
3 - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
4 - Strong collaboration skills for working with internal teams, law enforcement agencies, and accreditation bodies.


Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience directly related to the position in research, statistics, computer science, data analysis, accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business, public administration, budgeting, management, and/or systems analysis or related professional certification as determined by the hiring agency. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.


Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License, a current Defensive Driving Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of employment within six (6) months of date of hire. Continued employment is subject to a National fingerprint-based records check within 30 days of assignment and contingent upon remaining felony-free, per Section 5.12.1.1 of the Criminal Justice Information System Security Policy.

Local travel may be required. Overtime may be required to meet deadlines, peak performance periods, time-sensitive information requests, and other projects.


Working Conditions

Work is performed in a fast-paced law enforcement office setting with exposure to armed law enforcement personnel and confidential information. Extensive use of desktop/laptop computer with multiple visual/video display terminals (VDT). Extensive use of agency-issued cell phone. Ability to operate multipurpose copier/scanner/fax machines. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.


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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.