RESEARCH DATA ANALYST 2
DEFINITION:
Under the limited supervision of a Research Data Supervisor or other supervisory official in the Department of Law and Public Safety (DL&PS) Office of Justice Data (OJD), Law Enforcement Professional Standards (OLEPS) or Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC), independently performs a variety of complex tasks which include advanced research and data analysis; collection of data, scheduled report maintenance, and statistical work in one or more programmatic or investigative areas, utilizing structured and unstructured data from existing reports and resources for statewide business improvement; does all related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Designs and implements data collection protocols to acquire new and existing data through valid, industry recognized methods, including but not limited to surveys, focus groups, and interviews.
Assists with the subsequent analysis and reporting of findings.
Conducts statistical work in a variety of subject matters.
Implements research projects and/or data models.
May produce data dashboards, evaluation reports and visual aids and identify trends and patterns using historical data.
Independently, or as part of a team, develops strategies and solutions for addressing immediate and ongoing information necessary to solve problems and improve programs, processes, services, systems, and operations.
Researches, compiles, and analyzes structured and unstructured data from new and existing sources.
Conducts and interprets descriptive statistical analyses using appropriate software to test research hypotheses and to formulate conclusions and recommendations.
Prepares research, statistical, and ad-hoc reports including verbal, written, or graphical presentations of findings.
Presents research findings to include discussion of potential implications.
Analyzes complex written and numerical data regarding general governmental and organizational problems.
Develops and evaluates alternatives, recommendations, solutions, and conclusions or approaches to research problems.
Adapts and applies formal research methods and principles to research problems.
Designs and validates studies while analyzing the accuracy of data collected.
Analyzes quantitative and qualitative data to reach sound conclusions and/or make recommendations.
Identifies improvements, originates and develops new solutions which depart from traditional and existing patterns.
Identifies required data, information, materials, and resources needed to complete/perform a project.
Presents findings in verbal, written, and graphic form; facilitates discussions regarding findings and provides recommendations for policy, practice, and programmatic change.
Identifies and uses a variety of analytical techniques to resolve or provide information regarding complex research and data problems.
Consults with and advises administrators or other interested parties on a wide variety of subject matter areas.
Recognizes when issues, activities, and/or decisions need to be elevated to management, and communicates this information effectively to others.
Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Seven (7) years of professional experience in collecting, analyzing, reporting, and disseminating large volumes of data using statistical techniques to identify trends or patterns in complex data for research projects; including or supplemented by 18 credits in social sciences, criminal justice, statistics, or a closely related field.
OR
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 18 credits in social sciences, criminal justice, statistics, or a closely related field; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a master’s degree in social sciences, criminal justice, statistics, or a closely related field; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a Ph.D. in social sciences, criminal justice, statistics, or a closely related field; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of data analysis methods and techniques including the gathering and collection of structured and unstructured data, as well as general principles, concepts and terminology used in research.
Knowledge of time management techniques to provide for efficient prioritization and completion of projects and assignments.
Knowledge of data analytical software used to prepare summaries, reports, charts, graphs, and tables.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic and statistical techniques used to analyze numerical data.
Knowledge of practices required to ensure and maintain data security, including securely transmitting confidential data.
Knowledge of experimental design procedures.
Knowledge of problem solving techniques and processes used to identify and resolve issues related to the completion of work assignments.
Knowledge of advanced mathematical and/or descriptive and inferential techniques and methods.
Ability to plan studies and investigations, as well as trend analysis procedures.
Ability to research, compile, and analyze structured and unstructured data from new and existing sources.
Ability to conduct and interpret descriptive statistical analyses using appropriate software to test research hypotheses and to formulate conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to prepare research and statistical reports for written or verbal presentations, including graphics or other visualizations.
Ability to analyze written and numerical data regarding general governmental and organizational problems.
Ability to develop and evaluate alternatives, recommendations, solutions, and conclusions or approaches to research problems.
Ability to design and implement research related projects.
Ability to maintain a workload consisting of multiple projects and assignments.
Ability to complete work under critical timelines to meet project objectives and deadlines.
Ability to be objective and flexible to adapt to changes in priorities and work assignments.
Ability to and gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of others, collaborate, and work in multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to query, analyze, and manipulate data.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to individuals and groups related to the area of research.
Ability to present ideas and information effectively.
Ability to adapt and apply formal research methods and principles to research problems.
Ability to design, validate studies and analyze the accuracy of data collected.
Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data to reach sound conclusions and/or make recommendations.
Ability to identify improvements and originate and develop new solutions which depart from traditional and existing patterns.
Ability to identify required data, information, materials, and resources needed to complete/perform a project.
Ability to reason logically and creatively and use a variety of analytical techniques to resolve or provide information regarding complex research and data problems.
Ability to consult with and advise administrators or other interested parties on a wide variety of subject matter areas.
Ability to recognize when issues, activities, and/or decisions need to be elevated to management, and communicate information effectively to others.
Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
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