Research Analyst 1/2 (PCN 20-7208)

State of Alaska•Juneau, AK

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Corrections, Division of Administration and Support, is recruiting for a Research Analyst 1/2 position located in Juneau, Alaska. This role involves designing, planning, and conducting research projects on Alaska’s correctional population, collecting data from primary and secondary sources, and building datasets for the Department’s reporting. Responsibilities include querying relational databases (T-SQL), developing analyses in Python using tools like Jupyter notebooks, Quarto, and VS Code to combine, clean, analyze, and report data from multiple systems. The position will apply modern methods such as machine learning, generative AI, and agentic engineering to modernize and expand the Department’s research and reporting capabilities. A key aspect of the role is supporting the integrity of the Alaska Corrections Offender Management System (ACOMS) by running quality-control reports, documenting discrepancies, and helping correct data. Additionally, the role involves producing recurring products and responding to data requests, including the annual Offender Profile, agency performance measures, and queries from internal and external partners.

Requirements

Competencies in Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.
Competencies in Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
For Research Analyst 1: Education and/or experience which included research or statistical analysis.
For Research Analyst 2: Education and/or progressively responsible experience which included investigative research or statistical analysis.
Must be able to obtain a security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to use the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN).
Must pass a criminal history check.
Must be fingerprinted.

Nice To Haves

Competencies in Quality Assurance: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance and quality control used to ensure a product fulfills functional requirements and standards.
Competencies in Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Competencies in Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Responsibilities

Design, plan, and conduct research projects on Alaska’s correctional population.
Collect data from primary and secondary sources and build datasets for the Department’s reporting.
Query relational databases (T-SQL) and develop analyses in Python using Jupyter notebooks, Quarto, and VS Code.
Combine, clean, analyze, and report data drawn from multiple systems.
Apply modern methods, including machine learning, generative AI, and agentic engineering, to modernize and expand the Department’s research and reporting.
Support the integrity of the Alaska Corrections Offender Management System (ACOMS) by running quality-control reports, documenting discrepancies, and helping correct data.
Produce recurring products and respond to data requests, including the annual Offender Profile, agency performance measures, and queries from internal and external partners.