Research Analyst-Department of research and planning
Commonwealth of MassachusettsAbout the role
Description
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Salary Notes: This position is designated as a Union position. All new hires must start at the entry level rate for this role per the collective bargaining agreement/MOA with OPEIU, Local 6. Pay may advance within the salary band according to the CBA/MOU.
Departmental Mission Statement: The mission of the Department of Research and Planning is to support research in the Trial Court; to assist court staff in using empirical research to improve court operations; and to promote the use of research to inform and further improve the justice system.
Organizational Profile:
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/trial-court-department-of-research-and-planning
Notes:
- This position is fully on site Monday-Friday.
Position Summary: Conducts high-level quantitative and qualitative analysis to assist in Trial Court planning and decision-making. Designs, creates, and manages data systems to support dashboards, tables, charts, figures, and reports to display information in a simple usable manner. Analyzes data to draw conclusions and make recommendations of operation. Provides support to end users of research products.
Supervision Received: Works under the direction of the Department Head.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Conducts analysis of case processing and other topics as assigned.
• Extracts reports and explains coherent narratives from vast amounts of data concerning bail decisions, default rates, civil party representation, etc.
• Creates Tableau dashboards for Trial Court leadership and the public.
• Creates reports, charts, tables and graphics for Trial Court leadership and the public.
• Conducts research projects as directed by the Director of Research and Planning, including projects at the request of Trial Court leadership, required by statute, or requested by an external stakeholder.
• Maintains and updates monthly, quarterly, and annual dashboards for various Trial Court departments and offices.
• Provides adminis
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