Data Anaylst IV- Community Justice Assistance Division - Austin (799502)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Austin, TX

5d

About The Position

Performs complex data analysis and data research work. Work involves conducting detailed analysis of and extensive research on data; providing results; monitoring and implementing data quality; and providing guidance to others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Research Methods, Sociology, Statistics, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required four years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
• Four years full-time, wage-earning statistical analysis, research, program administration, or public administration experience. Fifteen semester hours of graduate course work from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the CHEA or by the USDE in a related field may be substituted for each year of experience on a year-for-year basis for a maximum substitution of two years.
• One year full-time, wage-earning experience in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) or “R” statistical software.
• Knowledge of research methods, principles, techniques, and philosophies.
• Knowledge of statistical concepts and methods and their application to research analysis.
• Knowledge of standard and appropriate research sources and texts.
• Knowledge of measurement, testing, and evaluation procedures.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to develop and analyze measuring instruments with respect to reliability, relevance, and validity.
• Skill to formulate research hypotheses and structure research designs to account for variables.
• Skill in implementation of data quality control procedures and problem-solving techniques.
• Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
• Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
• Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs.
• Skill to develop database queries and extract data from relational databases.
• Skill in the use of statistical and analytical software programs.
• Skill to produce and interpret statistical data charts and tables.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Major course work in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Research Methods, Sociology, Statistics, or a related field preferred.
• Criminal justice experience preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, plans, develops, coordinates, and monitors research studies, data quality improvement projects, and statistical reports and analyses; evaluates and reviews the scope and methodologies of research projects and areas to be evaluated; and develops and reviews policies and procedures used in conducting and administering research activities and report production.
• Conducts analyses and quality assurance activities to ensure that Community Supervision and Corrections Departments (CSCD) report accurate, complete, and timely community supervision data; coordinates evaluation studies for CJAD and CSCDs regarding effectiveness of community supervision programs and Battering Intervention and Prevention Programs (BIPP); and conducts data quality improvement reviews to include site visits, consultations with auditors, and solution testing with the Information Systems Section.
• Compiles statistics from the Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS), Community Supervision Tracking System-Intermediate System (CSTS-ISYS), CJAD’s integrated database, BIPP Monthly Activity Report data, and other CJAD data systems for reports, evaluations, fact sheets, and research studies.
• Designs SPSS syntax software for data analysis with documentation and instructs other team members in its usage; and reviews grant applications and strategic plans to advise CJAD staff about appropriate program coding for data reporting from CSCDs.
• Provides training and technical assistance in the program area.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees