DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Our vision is to make Arizona’s community safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.

The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well-being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

PLANNING & RESEARCH ANALYST SENIOR

Job Location:

Central Office/Continuous Improvement

100 N. 15th Ave Suite 103

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

https://adjc.az.gov/

Posting Details:

Salary: $43,981.00 - $79,200.00*

*Salary is dependent upon experience and education

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 04/20/25

Job Summary:

We know that a company’s success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual’s success starts with the right career opportunity. Are you a research and statistical analyst ready to make an impact in the justice system? Consider using your data and reporting skills to make a difference for juvenile justice and corrections in Arizona.

We are the primary facility in the State of Arizona, with a staff of around 400 employees, dedicated to providing education and rehabilitation to the state's committed youth. We are currently seeking a Planning and Research Analyst Senior to join our small, collaborative team in the Continuous Improvement Bureau. This role involves conducting a range of analytical and statistical activities, ensuring accurate data tracking and reporting to internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will support data-driven decision-making and process improvements across the agency, including conducting multiple annual reports, program evaluations, performance measures, and special topic studies. With your expertise, we can continue to positively impact the lives of Arizona's youth.

Job Duties:

• Collecting and/or pulling data and performing statistical analysis with software such as SPSS, SQL, Tableau, Access and Excel
  
• Designing, conducting or participating in research projects
  
• Designing and preparing professional reports, memorandums, and presentations from analysis of data and literature reviews
  
• Project management
  
• Conducting literature reviews
  
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of:

• State rules and regulations
  
• Agency policies and procedures
  
• In depth knowledge and at least three years experience with research methodologies and techniques
  
• Evidence-based practices in criminal justice
  
• Development of performance measures and indicators

Skill in:

• Advanced statistical skills: manipulation and analysis of datasets; and technical query development from data systems
  
• Research methods, including methodology development, sampling techniques, methods to identify variation in performance data, statistical analysis and data quality/validation methods
  
• Organizational skills that result in prioritization of multiple tasks and ability to meet deadlines
  
• Project management experience
  
• Statistical software such as SPSS, Excel, Tableau, Access and SQL
• Proficient writing skills

Ability to:

• Design and prepare professional reports from analyses of data and literature reviews
  
• Identify, analyze, and report trends and issues
  
• Collaborate with others outside and inside the agency to identify problems and form recommendations
  
• Recommend evidence-based interventions
  
• Work in a correctional environment
  

Selective Preference(s): The ideal candidate shall possess one of the following:

• Experience with Tableau,