Jr. Statistical Analyst V

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

10 paid holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Remote work option: up to 2 days/week

Job summary

State of Arizona is seeking a data analyst to support statewide reporting through robust data collection, validation, and maintenance of statistical datasets. You will develop reporting interfaces in SAS, dashboards, and accompanying documentation while coordinating with courts and stakeholders.

The role also involves testing, training staff, and presenting data-driven insights; occasional travel and adherence to confidentiality requirements are expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in criminal justice, social science, or related field; coursework in research methods, statistics, or database management.
• Minimum of three years of applied statistical research or relational database experience.
• Proficiency with statistical software and understanding of database structures; ability to build queries and maintain programs.
• Ability to work independently, manage confidential information, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and maintain statewide statistical data and survey datasets.
• Develop testing scenarios; create dashboards and reporting interfaces in SAS and other tools.
• Maintain and update webpages and dashboard content; support courts with reporting requirements and inquiries.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data management

Query building

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or Social Science

Tools

SAS

Job description

This position supports statewide reporting through data collection, validation, and maintenance of statistical and survey data; processing datasets and reporting interfaces in SAS; maintaining webpages and dashboard content; and assisting courts with reporting requirements and statistical inquiries. This position handles and prioritizes incoming data requests and contributes to analysis, research activities, literature review, report writing, and dashboard development, while working under the general direction of senior statistical analysts.

This position will also collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, maintain, modify, and develop data-entry interfaces for surveys and monthly reports, develop testing scenarios and conduct testing of statistical and detailed reports, as well as assist in coaching, mentoring, and training less-experienced programmers and new staff on statistical processes. Additionally, this position will develop testing scenarios and conduct testing of statistical and detailed reports, and provide onsite or virtual training to court personnel on data-submission processes and develop presentations for trainings or conferences.

After an initial in-person period of at least three months, this position may offer the option to work remotely up to two days per week, depending on departmental business needs and continually meeting expected performance measures.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Retirement

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

This position requires a degree in criminal justice, social science, or a related field, with coursework in research methods, statistics, or database management. Directly related experience may substitute for the degree requirement. Minimum of three years of applied statistical research or relational database experience. This position requires proficiency with statistical analytic software, including understanding database structures and relationships, building queries, maintaining existing programs, and developing new programs for data entry, reporting, and analysis. Knowledge of social science research methods or principles of statistical analysis, strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with committees, judges, court administrators, clerks of court, agency personnel, and the public, and strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage workflow to meet deadlines. Also, strong analytical and problem‐solving skills, with the ability to evaluate data, identify issues, and implement effective solutions. This position also requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and the ability to handle confidential information, and follow instructions accurately.

The preferred candidate will have familiarity with courts and the criminal justice system, coursework in database management, statistics, or technical/computer-related subjects, and proficiency in the SAS statistical package, including understanding database structures and relationships, building queries, maintaining existing programs, and developing new SAS programs for data entry, reporting, and analysis.

Travel level: Up to 10%. Must possess and maintain a valid, Real ID-compliant Arizona driver's license