SCIP Research and Evalution Associate

Agency: Criminal Justice Information Authority

Closing Date/Time: 06/12/2024

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Job Type: Hourly 

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU:None 

JOB REQUISITION #38296

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

 

This is a remote work position, but candidate may choose to work at ICJIA’s downtown Chicago office during the agency’s regular business hours Monday thru Friday (8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.) pending availability.

 

This is a full-time position. The selected candidate must work 37.5 hours per week. The selected candidate will start as soon as possible.

 

This position is TEMPORARY and does NOT include state benefits.

POSITION POSTING/MARKETING STATEMENT

Information in this statement is NOT intended to be all-encompassing or to address all responsibilities of the position.

 

ICJIA is looking for a Research and Evaluation Associate with an interest in criminal justice and public policy. The ideal candidate will use skills to develop unique approaches to performance data analysis and visualization while working among a diverse team of fellow data scientists and social science researchers. The work will bring increased transparency and availability of program performance data to the public, specifically program data related to Firearm Protection Orders (FROs) in Illinois. The candidate will work with ICJIA grant staff, research staff, and program grantees to establish program performance measures and gauge performance. This position will also have the opportunity to work with policymakers, police leaders, practitioners, and communities to actively change how such data is utilized and visualized in the state.

Essential Function 1

1. Advise on grant program performance data and metrics to support the development and tracking of robust performance measurement.

Essential Function 2

2.  Provide information on Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO)/Firearm Restraining Order (FRO) research and best practices.

Essential Function 3

3.  Collect and assess current use of FROs in Illinois.

Minimum Qualifications 1

1. Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a social science discipline (including, but not limited to, criminal justice/criminology, sociology, psychology, or political science), data science, public policy, or social work.

Minimum Qualifications 2

2. Requires at least two years of professional experience conducting research projects, analyzing data, and summarizing findings. Experience may include any applied work, such as research assistantships or internships.

Preferred Qualifications 1

1.  Prefers at least one year of experience working with large data sets and conducting quantitative analyses with R, SPSS, or similar software for social science research projects.

Preferred Qualifications 2

2.  Prefers at least one year of experience working with qualitative data sets, including interviews, case studies, or survey data for social science research projects.

Preferred Qualifications 3

3.  Prefers at least one year of experience using verbal and written communication skills to communicate research findings.

Preferred Qualifications 4

4.  Prefers experience in performance measurement and program evaluation.

Employment Condition 1

1. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Employment Condition 2

2. Must have a device with high-speed Internet access.

Employment Condition 3

3. Must have a working microphone and webcam to participate in calls and virtual meetings.

Employment Condition 4

4. Must be able to work independently and be available for check-ins with a supervisor.

Employment Condition 5

5. Must have the ability to travel throughout the state of IL or the United States as needed.

Employment Condition 6

6.   Requires the ability to pass a background check.

ABOUT THE AGENCY/BUREAU/PROGRAM

ICJIA responds to community needs with research and federal and state grants administration. ICJIA administers over 100 million dollars in grants, including the R3 (Restore, Reinvest, Renew) grants (funded through the tax on legalized cannabis), state violence prevention grants, and federal grants including the Justice Assistance Grant and State Crisis Intervention Program. ICJIA convenes task forces and collaborates on efforts to reform the criminal justice system. ICJIA leads criminal justice reform efforts by supporting policymakers th