Senior Research Analyst (Research Analyst 4)

$10,169 - $10,169/Yr

Oregon.gov

Full-time - Mid Level

About the position

The Senior Research Analyst (Research Analyst 4) position at the Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC) involves leading research and data analysis projects to support the delivery of trial-level representation in criminal and juvenile cases. This role is crucial for informing policy and process formulation, implementation, and evaluation within the agency. The ideal candidate will engage in data-driven decision-making, manage complex research projects, and provide insights to enhance the effectiveness of public defense services in Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Plan the development, implementation, and evaluation of major research and complex data analysis projects.
• Develop qualitative and quantitative research and data activities to support OPDC operations.
• Support data processing and analytic tasks.
• Coordinate the use and implementation of data-driven policy development.
• Create visuals of data analysis for agency leaders to use in decision-making.
• Execute research and data projects by partnering with programmatic, legal, and financial staff.
• Prepare findings and recommendations using both narrative and statistical reports.
• Develop and apply caseload and workload forecasting models to project attorney capacity needs.
• Monitor attorney provider appointments, caseloads, workloads, and activity data.
• Develop and utilize program evaluation methodology for each contract plan.
• Lead the analysis of contracting model outcome evaluations.
• Develop standardized data collection tools and processes.
• Present to groups such as the Oregon Public Defense Commission and respond to inquiries from the public and outside agencies.
• Identify areas of research and independently plan and conduct major research projects.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline 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.
• Five years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports, with two years coordinating complex research projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in public defense or legal services research.
• Familiarity with statistical and data visualization software.
• Strong communication skills for presenting complex data to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Competitive salary range of $6,885 - $10,169
• Potential for permanent position pending budget approval
• Support for professional development and training opportunities