California Department of Justice · 11 hours ago
Research Associate II
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$7,640/mo - $9,847/moThe California Department of Justice is seeking a Research Associate II to lead various research projects on criminal and social justice topics. The role involves conducting advanced data analytics, managing data, and presenting findings to stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
Law EnforcementNon Profit
Responsibilities
Independently conducting a wide range of research utilizing advanced research methods and complex data analytics on criminal and social justice research topics
Keeping informed of relevant extant empirical research and determining appropriate research methodologies for ad-hoc research and reporting requests
Collecting and managing data using appropriate data analytics tools and software (e.g., R, Python, SQL, GIS, qualitative analysis software, survey collection tools, etc.) while ensuring compliance with established security protocols
Creating, implementing, maintaining, and enhancing data analysis protocols involving both structured and unstructured data; querying, validating, and organizing datasets; conducting advanced statistical analyses to identify patterns, trends, and assess potential impact
Leading the efforts to interpret results, develop actionable solutions, and support informed recommendations
Summarizing findings through written reports, PowerPoint slides and/or infographics, including data visualizations to facilitate comprehension
Presenting findings to internal and external stakeholders, including executive management to support scientific, programmatic, and policy decisions
Coordinating, designing, and directing high-profile, varied, or complex research projects
Providing consultation services on research and analysis issues for Departmental units as needed
Liaising with stakeholders, both inside and outside of the Department, and interfacing with upper management and the Executive Branch on research issues
Acting as a lead over Research Data Specialist I, Research Data Analysts I/II, Student Assistants, and/or Volunteers
Qualification
Required
Independently conducting a wide range of research utilizing advanced research methods and complex data analytics on criminal and social justice research topics
Keeping informed of relevant extant empirical research and determining appropriate research methodologies for ad-hoc research and reporting requests
Collecting and managing data using appropriate data analytics tools and software (e.g., R, Python, SQL, GIS, qualitative analysis software, survey collection tools, etc.) while ensuring compliance with established security protocols
Creating, implementing, maintaining, and enhancing data analysis protocols involving both structured and unstructured data
Querying, validating, and organizing datasets
Conducting advanced statistical analyses to identify patterns, trends, and assess potential impact
Leading efforts to interpret results, develop actionable solutions, and support informed recommendations
Summarizing findings through written reports, PowerPoint slides and/or infographics, including data visualizations
Presenting findings to internal and external stakeholders, including executive management
Coordinating, designing, and directing high-profile, varied, or complex research projects
Providing consultation services on research and analysis issues for Departmental units as needed
Liaising with stakeholders, both inside and outside of the Department
Interfacing with upper management and the Executive Branch on research issues
Acting as a lead over Research Data Specialist I, Research Data Analysts I/II, Student Assistants, and/or Volunteers
Benefits
Work-life balance
11 paid holidays
Flexible paid leave options
Consistent wage increases
Pension retirement
Job stability
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!
Company
California Department of Justice
California Department of Justice is a non profit Law Enforcement agency.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hamid Formoli
Founder/Co-Chair-Middle Eastern and South Asian Employee Advisory Committee
Weslee Howell
Organization Development Partner - Office of Human Resources
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