DJJ OPERATIONS ANALYST - 80007276

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

Requisition No: 881628

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS ANALYST - 80007276

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80007276

Salary: $2,003.61 bi-weekly

Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2026

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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families.

We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

LOCATION, SALARY & CONTACT INFORMATION :

Location Information: The Knight Building, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399

Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay: $ 2,006.61 (In accordance with current spending restrictions, if the appointment is an internal promotion, the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever higher.)

Contact Person: Sherry Jackson [phone] or [e-mail]

Position Description

This position is responsible for a wide variety of recurring and ad-hoc data analysis and research-related tasks.

Duties And 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 utilizing geographic and population characteristics data.
• Contributing to statutorily required reports including the Comprehensive Accountability Report.
• Data visualization using Power BI.
• Utilization of quasi-experimental research methods and advanced statistical techniques to support and conduct a variety of research tasks involving secondary data.
• Utilization of knowledge of survey methods to design and analyze surveys.
• Conducting academic literature reviews, maintaining current knowledge in research on relevant areas including risk assessment, evidence-based practice, and evaluation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply advanced research and statistical methods.
• Knowledge of how to write code effectively to analyze data using statistical software such as Stata, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), or R
• Knowledge of the Florida Juvenile Justice System and the Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of inferential statistics and research methods including quasi-experimental designs.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing statistical software.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing GIS software and/or census data.
• Master's degree from accredited university.

SPECIAL NOTES

All prospective applicants will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

Positions that include the transportation of youth while performing any work or work-related functions on behalf of DJJ, require: (1) a valid driver’s license; and (2) a three-year acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.