Data-Driven Research Scientist II – Policy Analytics

New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service seeks a Research Scientist 2 in Albany to evaluate the impact of legislation and agency initiatives. You will perform routine reporting, respond to ad hoc data requests, and apply advanced statistical techniques using SPSS and Stata, presenting findings in Excel, Tableau dashboards, and written reports.

Responsibilities include collaborating on research project design and employing appropriate methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of professional research experience in criminal justice.
• Substitutions: master's substitutes for one year; J.D. may substitute for two years; Ph.D. may substitute for three years.
• Experience with criminal justice research methods is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and report on the impact of legislation, policy, and agency initiatives and operations.
• Perform routine reporting and respond to ad hoc data requests.
• Analyze data using SPSS or Stata and present results in tabular and graphical form in Excel, Tableau, and written reports.
• Collaborate on the planning and design of research projects and be well-versed in appropriate research methodologies and statistical techniques.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research planning

Statistical methods

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SPSS

Stata

Tableau

Excel

Job description

New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service seeks a Research Scientist 2 in Albany to evaluate the impact of legislation and agency initiatives. You will perform routine reporting, respond to ad hoc data requests, and apply advanced statistical techniques using SPSS and Stata, presenting findings in Excel, Tableau dashboards, and written reports.

Responsibilities include collaborating on research project design and employing appropriate methodologies.