JRA Data Analyst

The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth and Victims Services (GOCPYVS) provides access to federal and state grant funds in an effort to support the Governor’s initiatives to fund the police and reduce crime, provide for victim’s services and for children & youth to mitigate adverse childhood experiences.

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Gov. Ofc. of Crime Prevention, Youth and Victim Services

100 Community Place

Crownsville, MD  21032

This position will collect, analyze and disseminate data on the performance of the Justice Reinvestment Act and provide research and analysis support to the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board. This will include qualitative and quantitative program evaluations and grant program design that informs and contributes to the development of effective policy, data driven decisions, and legislative reform.

Collecting, analyzing, and reporting Justice Reinvestment performance data to support the goals of the Oversight Board, the Advisory Board, and the Local Government Commission in the furtherance of reducing Maryland’s criminal justice population.

Create dynamic and interactive data dashboards using data visualization tools to better present and visualize criminal justice data.

Assisting in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of JRA-funded programs and policies

Compiling empirical reports to be used by criminal justice officials to make data and policy driven decisions.

Attend meetings and summits with various criminal justice partners.

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One year of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Our Preferred Candidate Will Have the Following:

 

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint & Word and Power BI to create data visualizations.

 

Experience collecting and analyzing data to support policy and decision-making.

 

Experience working with criminal justice stakeholders.

 

Experience managing/reviewing grants.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Contractual employees who work for an agency and have a current employment contract of 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) will be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.   View rates on the Department of Budget & Management website, State Employees, Health Benefits, Contractual/Variable rates.

 

Leave

Paid leave will accrue at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.