Research Analyst 3 (PCN 20-1080)

DGS Office of External Affairs; Juneau (AK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The DGS Office of External Affairs seeks a Research Analyst 3 in Juneau, Alaska to design and lead complex research projects on the state's correctional population. You will build and query SQL databases and develop analyses in Python to inform department policy and resource decisions.

You will safeguard offender data integrity within the Alaska Corrections Offender Management System, lead a Research Analyst 2, and produce flagship products like annual offender profiles and agency performance

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SQL (T-SQL) and Python.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data quality assurance methods.
• Knowledge of machine learning, generative AI, and modern analytical techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential offender data responsibly.
• Experience with investigative research or statistical analysis in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead complex research projects on Alaska's correctional population.
• Build and query SQL databases.
• Develop analyses in Python to shape Department policy and resource decisions.
• Safeguard data integrity in the Alaska Corrections Offender Management System.
• Lead the Research Analyst 2 while producing flagship products like annual offender profiles and agency performance measures.

Skills

SQL (T-SQL)

Python programming

Statistical analysis

Tools

Jupyter notebooks

Quarto

VS Code

Job description

The Research Analyst 3 designs and leads complex research projects on Alaska's correctional population, builds and queries SQL databases, and develops analyses in Python to shape Department policy and resource decisions. The position safeguards data integrity in the Alaska Corrections Offender Management System and leads the Research Analyst 2 while producing flagship products including annual offender profiles and agency performance measures. This role is located in Juneau, Alaska and is hybrid-eligible.

Key qualifications

• Proficiency in SQL (T-SQL) and Python programming (Jupyter notebooks, Quarto, VS Code)
• Experience with statistical analysis, research design, and data quality assurance methods
• Knowledge of machine learning, generative AI, and modern analytical techniques
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential offender data responsibly
• Experience with investigative research or statistical analysis in a professional setting