Data & Research Analyst: Stats, GIS & Visualization

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida is seeking a DJJ Operations Analyst in Tallahassee to perform wide-ranging data analysis and research tasks. Responsibilities include building datasets with SPSS/Stata, SQL data extraction, GIS mapping, and data visualization using Power BI, supporting statutory reports and evaluations.

Qualifications emphasize advanced research methods, proficiency in statistical software, and knowledge of JJIS and the Florida Juvenile Justice System.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Advanced research and statistical methods.
• Experience with statistical software such as Stata, SPSS, or R
• Knowledge of the Florida Juvenile Justice System and JJIS

Responsibilities

• Utilizing SPSS and Stata to build complex datasets to specific specifications from multiple JJIS tables.
• Utilizing SQL Server Studio to extract data from JJIS.
• GIS mapping and analysis of census data to support research projects.
• Contributing to statutorily required reports including the Comprehensive Accountability Report.
• Data visualization using Power BI.
• Use quasi-experimental methods and advanced statistics for research tasks with secondary data.
• Apply survey methods to design and analyze surveys.
• Conduct academic literature reviews and stay current on risk assessment, evidence-based practice, and evaluation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

The State of Florida is seeking a DJJ Operations Analyst in Tallahassee to perform wide-ranging data analysis and research tasks. Responsibilities include building datasets with SPSS/Stata, SQL data extraction, GIS mapping, and data visualization using Power BI, supporting statutory reports and evaluations.

Qualifications emphasize advanced research methods, proficiency in statistical software, and knowledge of JJIS and the Florida Juvenile Justice System.