DOCJ Program Manager

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Utah's Department of Criminal Justice seeks a Project Manager (Data & Research) to coordinate data initiatives across state and local criminal justice entities. You will plan data projects, develop dashboards, manage data sharing, and support policy-ready reporting.

Ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a data-related field and at least two years of relevant experience, with strong communication, BI tool proficiency, and programming knowledge in SQL, Python, or R.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a data-related field with at least two years of full-time related work.
• Experience with BI tools and creating data dashboards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of data structures, data quality, and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as a project manager on several inter-related data collection projects.
• Plan and manage data and IT projects and write plans or findings.
• Develop and maintain data dashboards and interactive reports.
• Manage data sharing agreements/MOUs with agencies.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Data visualization

Communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Data Science / Statistics / CS

Tools

Power BI

Looker

SQL

MS Access

BigQuery

Job description

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

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.

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. This individual will serve as an integral team member and assist in the planning and coordination of data and information technology initiatives and projects across the state and local criminal and juvenile justice space. DOCJ is the coordinating body for criminal and juvenile justice policy in Utah. 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 and sought after justice policies rest on sound data and analysis with the goal of reducing crime in Utah. The Data Team at DOCJ works to promote data sharing and data integration across the criminal justice system and facilitate more efficient data access for DOCJ staff in its ongoing reporting to the Legislature and its duties to provide policy recommendations to agency stakeholders. The Data Team operates under limited supervision from the Director of Research and Data. The Project Manager will serve as one of the project managers on the Data Team coordinating several data collection initiatives mandated by the Legislature involving local criminal justice entities, while also assisting in developing a long-term plan for more efficient data 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 (or discuss) 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 offender recidivism/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 other relevant information.
• Communicate to management and policy makers through effective data visualizations and reports.
• Serve on committees, work groups, boards, or task forces to coordinate agency activities and facilitate agency goals and initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required KSAs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Control or direct the operation of a program or function to include the assessment of organizational 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 draw conclusions; use logic to address problems, explore alternatives, and propose solutions
• Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
• Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas 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 more about 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., Data Science, 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 may be considered in lieu of advanced degree and/or field of study.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively both independently and as a member of a team 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 dashboards and/or interactive online reports required.
• Expertise (at least intermediate level) with multiple programming, data processing, and/or statistical modeling languages preferred (e.g., Java, C/C++, Python, SQL, BigQuery, MS Access, 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 , Other benefits may include:

Benefits

• 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

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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].