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County of Los Angeles · 2 months ago

CHIEF RESEARCH ANALYST, BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The County of Los Angeles is seeking a highly motivated individual for the Chief Research Analyst, Behavioral Sciences position. This role involves planning and developing studies of department operations, consulting on research projects, and establishing liaisons with various agencies for research activities.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Plans, initiates and develops studies of department operations

Consults and advises on both existing and proposed research projects and incorporates methods of evaluation vital for measures of efficiency

Establishes and maintains liaison with County departments, other government agencies and community agencies regarding research activities

Conceives, develops and promotes special research projects; negotiates with funding agencies for financial support

Evaluates information secured through studies and consultations and recommends new and revised programs

Develops and recommends standards for evaluating programs and for preparing research reports

Participates in policy discussions based on research studies and data compiled

Qualification

Ph.D. in Behavioral SciencesResearch project designStatistical research softwareResearch publicationsCollaborative relationshipsSupervising research teamData analysisQualitative methodsQuantitative methodsPredictive analytics

Required

A Ph.D. or other doctoral degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in a field of the behavioral or social sciences

Two years' full-time post doctorate research experience including responsibility for the design, evaluation and implementation of research projects in a behavioral or social science field

Preferred

Experience using specialized statistical research software to analyze trend and cross-sectional data, conduct predictive analytics, develop qualitative and quantitative methods and research data management techniques

Experience in research publications, peer review publications in public administration, behavioral sciences, or social sciences, and presenting research data to various target audiences

Experience in designing and conducting complex research and evaluation projects, focusing on community driven, juvenile and adult justice, and/or closely related or similar programs

Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with non-technical partners who have varying levels of experience with data and evidence-based practices, developing research agendas, and assuring access to external data systems for data collection and evaluation

Experience supervising and managing the work of a team of researchers, prioritizing and assigning multiple projects, and working proactively to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment