Research and Policy Associate

State of North Carolina

  • Wake County, NC
  • $68,235-112,719 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Description of WorkSALARY GRADE: 23The North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission seeks a qualified individual to fill its Research and Policy Associate position.The North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission, a permanent state commission, conducts studies on criminal and juvenile justice issues and makes recommendations to the General Assembly for the modification of sentencing laws, policies, and practices.The duties of this position include but are not limited to:
  • Provide staff support to the 29-member Commission.
  • Assist the Commission in the formulation of sentencing laws and policies by researching issues, presenting information, and facilitating discussions.
  • Develop methodological approaches for projects to support the ongoing work of the Commission and its subcommittees or as mandated by the NC General Assembly.
  • Use SAS software to manage, manipulate, and analyze large-scale, complex criminal justice and juvenile justice data to support the development of annual correctional and juvenile justice population projections, impact analyses, evaluation studies (e.g., recidivism studies), statistical reports, and other studies assigned by the Commission or mandated by the NC General Assembly.
  • Prepare written materials and make oral presentations that effectively communicate research findings in order to inform recommendations for future policies.
This position reports to the Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission Executive Director. Work hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. The position is eligible for partial remote work pursuant to office policy.Visit the to learn more about who we are and what we do.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesKnowledge of: the criminal and/or juvenile justice system; the structure and operations of the NC court and correctional systems; Structured Sentencing laws and their application (NC general statutes); and the legislative process.Skills in: social science research; using SAS or other computer software for data management and statistical analysis.Ability to: work independently; collaborate with others; apply critical/analytical thinking skills; present information clearly and concisely in oral and written form; organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction; assist in the management and analysis of statewide sentencing, correctional, and recidivism information.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsMaster's degree in the social sciences, statistics, public policy, public administration or other related field and two (2) years of relevant experience in governmental, social science research, public policy, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Strong preference for applicants with a high level of computer expertise, including data management and analysis experience with SAS or other similar statistical analysis software; experience working with large data sets; and summarizing research findings.Experience with the North Carolina criminal and/or juvenile justice systems is also preferred.Please attach cover letter, résumé, and writing sample.Applications without these attachments will not be considered.Supplemental and Contact InformationINSTRUCTIONS:Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.Before applying, please read the for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings.It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications. Applications that include the terms “see résumé” or “see attachment(s)” may be rejected as incomplete.*NOTE* Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.If multiple applications are submitted to a job posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. All postings close at 5:00 PM on the listed closing date.Carefully review the if you experience difficulty with the application process or attaching documents. For technical issues with applications or attachments, call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more, click on these links:Travis Davis
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