Juvenile Justice Data & Policy Analytics Consultant

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida in Tallahassee seeks a DJJ Operations Consultant to conduct advanced research, evaluate policy impact, and support grant-funded initiatives using Tableau or Power BI for visual analytics. The role leads projects, mentors staff, and develops training materials, with travel minimal and occasional telework possible.

A strong background in statistics, SPSS/Stata, and data-driven policymaking is required, along with experience in grant writing and public sector research.

Qualifications

• Experience with advanced research methods including quasi-experimental designs.
• One year of applied research experience.
• Master's degree in a social science field.
• Ph.D. in a social science field.
• Demonstrated ability to develop grant applications.
• Experience conducting analyses using Florida Juvenile Justice data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and evaluation using advanced methods; coding in SPSS/Stata/SQL.
• Data visualization using Tableau and Power BI.
• Develop training materials for grant-funded projects.
• Lead evaluation projects ensuring high-quality designs.
• Mentor junior staff on statistical techniques.
• Review literature on risk assessment and evidence-based practice.
• Assist with grant applications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced research methods

Statistical analysis

Excellent communication

Mentoring others

Grant writing

Education

Master's degree in social science

Ph.D. in social science

Tools

SPSS

Stata

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Job description

State of Florida in Tallahassee seeks a DJJ Operations Consultant to conduct advanced research, evaluate policy impact, and support grant-funded initiatives using Tableau or Power BI for visual analytics. The role leads projects, mentors staff, and develops training materials, with travel minimal and occasional telework possible.

A strong background in statistics, SPSS/Stata, and data-driven policymaking is required, along with experience in grant writing and public sector research.