Senior Research Analyst

Title: Senior Research Analyst

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: $79,084-$96,131

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

DJJ is seeking a Senior Research Analyst. This position will coordinate and lead research and program evaluation projects to analyze data concerning juvenile justice policies and programs. These efforts will allow DJJ to make evidence-based decisions and provide effective programs and opportunities for delinquent youth to help them develop into responsible and productive citizens.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to plan and complete qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, apply statistical analysis techniques, and visualize data.
• Working knowledge of statistical programs (such as R, SPSS, or Stata) to manipulate data and perform analysis.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, including communicating findings tailored to a non-research audience.
• Working skills in word processing, presentation, data visualization, and publishing software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and lead projects.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Ability to apply analytical skills and problem-solving techniques in order to make recommendations and potential strategy changes.

Additional Considerations

• Extensive experience or course work in research methods and statistics in the fields of social sciences, public or business administration, planning or related field.
• Significant experience with coordinating and conducting policy research and analysis, sophisticated statistical research, juvenile justice, OR any other combination of training and experience.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

• Name: Bianca D. Stewart Williams, Talent Acquisition Consultant
• Phone: 804-588-4410
• Email: djjrecruit@djj.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.