DOCJ Program Manager

United Trading Group; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The Department of Criminal Justice (DOCJ) seeks a Program Manager (Data & Research) to lead data-driven initiatives across state and local justice systems. You will coordinate data collection projects, develop dashboards, and manage data-sharing agreements with various agencies in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah. This hybrid role requires strong analytics, programming and communication skills, with a focus on improving policy through evidence-based

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in data science, statistics, or related field with at least 2 years full-time relevant experience.
• Experience with BI tools and data dashboards.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Act as a project manager on several inter-related data collection projects.
• Plan and manage data and information technology projects; write project plans and findings.
• Develop and maintain data dashboards and interactive reports.
• Manage data sharing agreements/MOUs with various agencies.
• Assist research staff by building procedures for integrative analyses and tracking across data sources.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Power BI

SQL

Project management

Education

Master’s degree (or higher) in data science or related field

Tools

Power BI

Looker

SQL

ETL

Job description

DOCJ Program Manager

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $40.49 - $64.91 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Elida Barrera | [e-mail] |

Application Deadline – 10/30/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

The Department of Criminal Justice (DOCJ) is looking for a Project Manager (Data & Research) with broad skills and experience to join a strong Data Team within our agency. Thisindividual will serve as an integral team member and assist in the planning and coordination ofdata and information technology initiatives and projects across the state and local criminal andjuvenile justice space. DOCJ is the coordinating body for criminal and juvenile justice policy inUtah. Recently recodified as an independent agency (formerly the Commission on Criminal & Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) within the Governor’s Office), DOCJ is in the unique position of delivering an objective and wide-ranging research and grant agenda, ensuring that current andsought after justice policies rest on sound data and analysis with the goal of reducing crime inUtah. The Data Team at DOCJ works to promote data sharing and data integration across thecriminal justice system and facilitate more efficient data access for DOCJ staff in its ongoingreporting to the Legislature and its duties to provide policy recommendations to agencystakeholders. The Data Team operates under limited supervision from the Director of Researchand Data. The Project Manager will serve as one of the project managers on the Data Teamcoordinating several data collection initiatives mandated by the Legislature involving localcriminal justice entities, while also assisting in developing a long-term plan for more efficientdata collection and integration with state-level criminal justice data.

Principal Duties:

• Act as a project manager on several inter-related data collection projects.
• Plan and manage data and information technology projects and/or programs. Write (ordiscuss) project/program plan(s), recommendation(s) and/or finding(s).
• Develop and maintain new data dashboards and interactive reports.
• Manage data sharing agreements/MOUs with various agencies.
• Help with DOCJ data information requests.
• Assist research staff by building procedures that allow for integrative offenderrecidivism/outcome analyses and tracking across data sources.
• Design, monitor and evaluate operations, programs, processes and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; make recommendations for improvement.
• Analyze large amounts of data from multiple sources to identify trends and otherrelevant information.
• Communicate to management and policy makers through effective data visualizationsand reports.
• Serve on committees, work groups, boards, or task forces to coordinate agency activitiesand facilitate agency goals and initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required KSAs:

• Control or direct the operation of a program or function to include the assessment oforganizational data needs and the measurement and assessment of outcomes
• Understanding of common data structures, and core data concepts such as data quality,consistency, and relationships
• Ability to understand and implement Utah statutory reporting requirements
• Work with Department of Technology Services (DTS) to design systems and processes
• Computer programming/database querying languages
• Adapt/use automated software tools
• Use computer relational database software
• Data visualization and reporting techniques, dashboards, interactive reports
• Data warehousing, ETL
• Think critically to analyze underlying principles associated with data and drawconclusions; use logic to address problems, explore alternatives, and propose solutions
• Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read andunderstand information presented in writing
• Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information andideas as presented verbally
• Intellectual curiosity – explore new areas, find creative/unusual ways to solve problems

Preferred KSAs:

• General understanding of the criminal justice system cycle and/or a desire to learn moreabout it
• Use of AI tools and general understanding of AI concepts

Qualifications

IDEAL CANDIDATE (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):

• Master’s degree (or higher) with strong training in data and/or research (e.g., DataScience, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Social Science, Business) preferred,plus at least two (2) years full-time employment related to the above tasks, knowledge,skills, and abilities. Additional relevant experience, training, knowledge, and skills maybe considered in lieu of advanced degree and/or field of study.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively both independently and as a member of ateam required.
• Strong communication skills required (verbal and written).
• Experience with large data sets required (accessing, merging, cleaning, analyzing).
• Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Lookr, etc.) and creating data dashboardsand/or interactive online reports required.
• Expertise (at least intermediate level) with multiple programming, data processing, and/orstatistical modeling languages preferred (e.g., Java, C/C++, Python, SQL, BigQuery, MSAccess, R, SAS, and/or Stata/SPSS).
• Experience with social science (e.g., criminal justice, sociology, economics, psychology)and/or health care/human services data desired.

About the Role

Location – 350 North State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84114
United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

For more information visit: DOCJ, Public Safety Portal, Public Safety Portal Statute

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].