Senior Research Analyst

Oregon Criminal Justice Commission; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Career development

Health coverage

Job summary

The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) is recruiting a Senior Research Analyst to lead complex research projects related to Oregon’s criminal and juvenile justice systems. You will plan, execute, and report on analyses such as randomized trials and disparity studies.

Ideal candidates have a statistics-focused background, experience coordinating large research projects, and proficiency with SAS, Stata, R, and Tableau. Hybrid work options are available across Oregon.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, plus three years of data analysis experience using computerized applications.
• Five years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports, with at least two years coordinating complex research projects.
• Advanced educational background in economics, criminal justice, sociology, or related fields is desired.
• Extensive training in statistics, research methods, and experimental/quasi-experimental design.
• Proficiency with statistical software SAS, Stata, R, Tableau and productivity tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze data using basic statistical techniques, gather data from primary and secondary sources, and interpret findings.
• Experience writing analytic narratives for executives, legislators, and other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Random control trials and quasi-experimental analyses to assess justice system interventions.
• Analyze disparities among individuals in criminal and juvenile justice systems.
• Conduct resource allocation and cost-benefit analyses of interventions.
• Analyze trends in crime, youth involvement, arrests, incarceration, and recidivism.

Skills

Statistics methods

Project management

Data analysis

Analytic narratives

Research design

Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree with statistics coursework

Advanced degree in economics/criminal justice/sociology (desired)

Tools

SAS

Stata

R

Tableau

Excel

Job description

The mission of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) is to improve the legitimacy, efficiency, and effectiveness of Oregon’s state and local criminal justice systems by providing a centralized and impartial forum for statewide policy development and planning.

The CJC supports their mission through a diverse range of activities including research, data analysis, grant administration, and collaborative policy leadership. This creates a unique atmosphere of 35 professionals working to advance a future in Oregon where every aspect of the criminal justice system is equitable, efficient, and worthy of confidence.

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What You’ll Do

As a Senior Research Analyst with CJC you’ll identify, plan, lead and report on complex research projects related to ongoing and emerging issues in Oregon’s criminal and juvenile justice system. The types of projects designed and managed by this position include:

• Random control trials and quasi-experimental analyses examining the effectiveness of justice system interventions
• Analyses of racial, ethnic and other forms of disparities among individuals involved in the criminal and juvenile legal systems
• Resource allocation and cost-benefit analyses of justice system interventions
• Analyses of trends in criminal offending, involved youth, arrests, incarceration, and recidivism.

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This Is What You Need to Qualify

A Bachelor's Degree in any disciplines that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and three years experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the three years must have included coordinating complex research projects; OR

Five years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the five years must have included coordinating complex research projects.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:

• Advanced educational background in economics, criminal justice, sociology, or related fields is desired.
• Extensive training in and knowledge of statistics, research methods, experimental and quasi-experimental design.
• Advanced technical experience in use of statistical software such as SAS, Stata, R, Tableau, and the use of other productivity software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated success and advanced knowledge of project management and project management principles for complex research projects.
• Skill in analyzing data using basic statistical techniques, gathering data from primary and secondary sources, and analyzing and interpreting data
• Experience writing effective analytic narratives to describe findings to a variety of audiences such as executive leadership, legislators, and other state agencies.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We believe hiring highly skilled, diverse employees is key to cultivating positive results, well-informed outcomes, and value the unique skill set and perspective of all our team members. Additionally, the CJC campus is in the North Capitol Mall Heritage Park in three historic Salem houses. Natural light and a park outside your office door is a nice perk of working at CJC.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include term life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare. Optional benefits including life insurance, disability, FSA, and more
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may qualify for the PSLF program.
• Hybrid Work Opportunity: This position supports a hybrid work schedule. You can expect to work in the office 1 day per week, with work arrangements periodically reviewed to ensure business needs are met.

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