Senior Research Analyst

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

4d • $6,274 - $9,640 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. McGilchrist House

Requirements

• 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.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
• The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, lead and report on complex research projects related to ongoing and emerging issues in Oregon’s criminal and juvenile justice system.
• 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.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family.
• 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
• 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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• You may qualify for the PSLF program.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior