Criminal Justice Research Analyst

Title: Criminal Justice Research Analyst

State Role Title: 19212

Hiring Range: The anticipated starting salary range is $82,500 to 91,500

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Criminal Justice Svcs

Location: Dept of Criminal Justice Serv.

Agency Website: www.dcjs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ADVERTISEMENT
ROLE TITLE: Program Administration Specialist II      
Working Title: Criminal Justice Research Analyst      
Position #: 00247

The Department of Criminal Justice Service is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a full-time Research Analyst with our Criminal Justice Research Center in Richmond, Virginia. The successful candidate will develop and implement web-based data collections tools, prepare presentations and reports for audiences in and out of government, work with data from various criminal justice and other data systems, and plan research and evaluation projects to answer important questions and to help state and local agencies provide the best service to Virginians. Public service offers the opportunity to do important, rewarding work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you have the skills and desire to do important work, we’d love to have you join us.

What you will do:
● Serve as lead-analyst or team leader on one or more Research Center projects and provide support on others.
● Collect original data from individuals working throughout the criminal justice system, use web-based survey software, and use that data to produce analytical reports.
● Prepare research reports, presentations, tables, charts, and fact sheets presenting the results of research and data analysis.
● Work with agency staff in other divisions to support their needs for project design, data collection, and analysis.
● Develop research designs and methodologies to address issues and concerns in the criminal justice system.
● Explain research methods and results in a manner appropriate for various target audiences.
● Compile research data via existing databases, interviews, surveys, review of program policies and procedures, assessment of past research and literature, examination of case files, and other sources.
● Serve on various workgroups to provide expertise on criminal justice data and research methods.
● Work with a variety of persons in various positions, both inside and outside the agency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience analyzing data and preparing reports.
• Experience creating data collection tools, such as surveys.
• Skill with standard office software, such as Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated skill and experience with statistical analysis and interpretation of data.
• Experience with statistical software, such as SPSS, R, SAS, or Eviews.
• Experience with data management software.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to articulate, both orally and in written form, research goals, objectives, process, and findings.      
• Documented experience working as an active, contributing team member, as well as an independent and self-motivated employee.
• Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines, handle multiple assignments, changing priorities, and ensure timeliness and quality of completed assignments.

Additional Considerations

• Professional training/certification in areas related to research design and methodology.
• Working knowledge of the criminal justice system in Virginia.
• Experience in survey design and construction using web-based survey software.
• Professional training/certification in areas related to statistical data analysis and reporting.

Special Instructions

Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. The candidate selected for the position must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and complete and submit a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) which will be entered into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The individual may also be responsible for submitting an annual Statement of Personal Economic Interest. In addition, the selected candidate who begins original employment or re-employment in this position must serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment. The anticipated starting salary range is $82,500 to 91,500 plus the state’s benefits package.

Applications for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home. All applications should be submitted by 11:55 pm on May 16, 2025. The application and supplemental questions must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. Fax, email, or mail applications will not be accepted. Résumés and cover letters may be attached to the online application.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at (804) 225-4399 to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. The Department also encourages and invites veterans to apply.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to your account at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home for the status of your application and this position.

Contact Information

Name: Christy Schrader

Phone: 804-225-4399

Email: christy.schrader@dcjs.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.