Senior Research Analyst

Initial Posting Date:

08/14/2026

Application Deadline:

08/23/2026

Agency:

Oregon Criminal Justice Commission

Salary Range:

$6,274 - $9,640

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Senior Research Analyst

Job Description:

Now Hiring, Apply Today! Senior Research Analyst | Limited Duration

The mission of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) is to improve the legitimacy, efficiency, and effectiveness of Oregon’s state and local criminal justice systems by providing a centralized and impartial forum for statewide policy development and planning.

The CJC supports their mission through a diverse range of activities including research, data analysis, grant administration, and collaborative policy leadership.  This creates a unique atmosphere of 35 professionals working to advance a future in Oregon where every aspect of the criminal justice system is equitable, efficient, and worthy of confidence.

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What You’ll Do

As a Senior Research Analyst with CJC you’ll identify, plan, lead and report on complex research projects related to ongoing and emerging issues in Oregon’s criminal and juvenile justice system. The types of projects designed and managed by this position include:

• Random control trials and quasi-experimental analyses examining the effectiveness of justice system interventions

• Analyses of racial, ethnic and other forms of disparities among individuals involved in the criminal and juvenile legal systems

• Resource allocation and cost-benefit analyses of justice system interventions

• Analyses of trends in criminal offending, involved youth, arrests, incarceration, and recidivism.

Review the full position duties, details, and working conditions here.

This Is What You Need to Qualify

• A Bachelor's Degree in any disciplines that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and three years experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the three years must have included coordinating complex research projects; OR

• Five years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the five years must have included coordinating complex research projects.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:

• Advanced educational background in economics, criminal justice, sociology, or related fields is desired.

• Extensive training in and knowledge of statistics, research methods, experimental and quasi-experimental design.

• Advanced technical experience in use of statistical software such as SAS, Stata, R, Tableau, and the use of other productivity software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Demonstrated success and advanced knowledge of project management and project management principles for complex research projects.

• Skill in analyzing data u