DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Central Office/Continuous Improvement

100 N. 15th Ave Suite 103

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

https://adjc.az.gov/

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

*Salary is dependent upon experience and education

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 04/20/25

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.

• 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
  

• 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
  

• Experience with Tableau, SQL Management Studio
  
• Master’s Degree or higher in social science discipline plus three (3) years of experience OR;
  
• Bachelor’s Degree plus five (5) years of experience in conducting research, data analysis, or program evaluations.
  

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010).

REQUIRED: All newly hires State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

REQUIRED: Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation. NO FELONY CONVICTIONS

Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
  
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
  
• 10 paid holidays per year
  
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
  
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
  
• Deferred Compensation Program
  
• Wellness Plans
  

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

- New membership begins the 27th week of employment
- Immediately vested in retirement contributions
- Defined Benefit

Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at employment@azdjc.gov if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602)364-1023. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.