DOCJ Program Manager

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

13d • $40 - $65 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Criminal Justice (DOCJ) is seeking a Project Manager (Data & Research) to join its Data Team. DOCJ coordinates criminal and juvenile justice policy in Utah and supports research, grants, data sharing, and policy recommendations grounded in data and analysis. The Data Team promotes data sharing and integration across the criminal justice system and helps DOCJ staff access data for legislative reporting and policy work. The team operates under limited supervision from the Director of Research and Data.

The Project Manager will coordinate several legislatively mandated data collection initiatives involving local criminal justice entities and help develop a long-term plan for more efficient data collection and integration with state-level criminal justice data. The role also plans and manages data and information technology projects, develops dashboards and interactive reports, manages agency data-sharing agreements, supports data requests and research, and communicates findings to management and policymakers.

The position is full-time and hybrid, based at 350 North State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. A background check is required; a drug test is not required. The position is eligible for a full benefits package. The listed hourly salary range is $40.49–$64.91. The application deadline is October 30, 2026, though the posting may close earlier after the minimum advertising period if a sufficient applicant pool is received.

Requirements

• Ability to control or direct the operation of a program or function, including assessing organizational data needs and measuring and assessing outcomes.
• Understanding of common data structures and core data concepts, including data quality, consistency, and relationships.
• Ability to understand and implement Utah statutory reporting requirements.
• Ability to work with the Department of Technology Services (DTS) to design systems and processes.
• Knowledge of computer programming and database querying languages.
• Ability to adapt and use automated software tools.
• Ability to use relational database software.
• Knowledge of data visualization and reporting techniques, dashboards, and interactive reports.
• Knowledge of data warehousing and ETL.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills, including using logic to address problems, explore alternatives, and propose solutions.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing, and to read and understand written information.
• Ability to speak clearly, concisely, and effectively, and to listen to and understand verbal information and ideas.
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to explore new areas and find creative or unusual solutions to problems.
• At least two years of full-time employment related to the listed tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities; additional relevant experience, training, knowledge, and skills may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree and/or field of study.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience accessing, merging, cleaning, and analyzing large data sets.
• Experience with business intelligence tools and creating data dashboards and/or interactive online reports.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher with strong training in data and/or research, such as data science, mathematics, computer science, statistics, social science, or business.
• General understanding of the criminal justice system cycle or desire to learn more about it.
• Experience using AI tools and general understanding of AI concepts.
• At least intermediate-level expertise with multiple programming, data processing, and/or statistical modeling languages, such as Java, C/C++, Python, SQL, BigQuery, MS Access, R, SAS, and/or Stata/SPSS.
• Experience with social science data, such as criminal justice, sociology, economics, or psychology, and/or health care or human services data.

Responsibilities

• Act as project manager for several interrelated data collection projects.
• Plan and manage data and information technology projects and programs; write or discuss project and program plans, recommendations, and findings.
• Develop and maintain data dashboards and interactive reports.
• Manage data-sharing agreements and memoranda of understanding with various agencies.
• Assist with DOCJ data information requests.
• Assist research staff in building procedures for integrated offender recidivism and outcome analyses and tracking across data sources.
• Design, monitor, and evaluate operations, programs, processes, and practices for quality and effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
• Analyze large amounts of data from multiple sources to identify trends and other relevant information.
• Communicate with management and policymakers through data visualizations and reports.
• Serve on committees, work groups, boards, or task forces to coordinate agency activities and facilitate agency goals and initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full benefits package eligibility.
• Job stability and reliable employment within a well-established organization.
• Career growth, skill development, and opportunities for leadership.
• Meaningful work benefiting the community and supporting organizational goals.
• Supportive work environment emphasizing cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• Work/life balance is described as an important element of the organization’s culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed