JJC #158-24 Research Data Analyst 2

$78,025 - $111,001/Yr

Juvenile Justice Commission - Ewing Township, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Ewing Township, NJ

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Research Data Analyst 2 position at the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Juvenile Justice Commission, involves performing complex research and data analysis tasks to support the agency's mission of improving outcomes for youth in the juvenile justice system. The role requires independent work under limited supervision, focusing on data collection, report maintenance, and statistical analysis to inform policy and programmatic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform advanced research and data analysis tasks.
• Collect and maintain data for scheduled reports.
• Utilize structured and unstructured data for statewide business improvement.
• Conduct statistical work in programmatic or investigative areas.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• Seven years of professional experience in data collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination using statistical techniques, supplemented by 18 credits in social sciences, criminal justice, statistics, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with three years of professional experience, including 18 credits in social sciences, criminal justice, statistics, or a related field.
• Master's degree in a relevant field with two years of professional experience.
• Ph.D. in a relevant field with one year of professional experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Coursework in juvenile justice and/or youth development.
• Experience making juvenile justice policy recommendations to stakeholders.
• Experience preparing data and materials for diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with SPSS, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for telework up to two days a week as part of the JJC's Pilot Telework Program.