The Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention has a contractual position vacancy for a Maryland Statistical Analysis Center (MSAC) Statistical Analyst. This federal grant funded position provides research and statistical analysis support to the MSAC, which is responsible for collecting, analyzing and disseminating criminal and juvenile justice information that informs and contributes to the development of effective policy.
Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to the following: collecting, analyzing, and publishing criminal justice data to support the mission of The Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention and in the furtherance of criminal justice and public safety in Maryland; establishing and maintaining contacts with Maryland criminal justice agencies, its courts, and local governments and their criminal justice agencies; providing technical assistance in the collection, interpretation, utilization, and sharing of statistical information; providing in-depth quantitative analysis and research on criminal justice topics to support public safety legislation; assisting in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of criminal justice programs and policies; creating and administering surveys for The Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention and public safety stakeholders; evaluating and compiling performance measures for grants; and becoming involved with various criminal justice data improvement projects.
Minimum qualifications include graduating from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in criminal justice or the social sciences and a master’s degree (preferred) or current graduate student that includes emphasis on research methodologies and statistical analysis along with 2 years of experience preferred.
The successful candidate will demonstrate and possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities: knowledge of data management, statistical analysis, research techniques, and survey implementation; knowledge of descriptive, inferential, and non-parametric statistics including correlation and regression analysis; knowledge of computer functions including statistical software application such as SPSS; computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites; especially Excel; knowledge of crime mapping software programs and techniques; knowledge of the acceptable uses and limitations of official crime data; ability to collect and analyze data and write empirical reports based on such data; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work with various levels of local, state, and federal public safety agencies; and demonstrate involvement with innovative and data-driven approaches to improving government systems.
This is a full time (40 hours per week), federal grant funded, contractual position with an annual salary range from $45,000 - $50,000 ($22.50 - $25.00 rate per hour). No leave or benefits are offered with this position. Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. The Statistical Analyst reports directly to the Director of the Maryland Statistical Analysis Center.
Send resume and cover letter to info@goccp.state.md.us Deadline for submission is close of business November 30, 2015.
Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to the following: collecting, analyzing, and publishing criminal justice data to support the mission of The Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention and in the furtherance of criminal justice and public safety in Maryland; establishing and maintaining contacts with Maryland criminal justice agencies, its courts, and local governments and their criminal justice agencies; providing technical assistance in the collection, interpretation, utilization, and sharing of statistical information; providing in-depth quantitative analysis and research on criminal justice topics to support public safety legislation; assisting in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of criminal justice programs and policies; creating and administering surveys for The Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention and public safety stakeholders; evaluating and compiling performance measures for grants; and becoming involved with various criminal justice data improvement projects.
Minimum qualifications include graduating from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in criminal justice or the social sciences and a master’s degree (preferred) or current graduate student that includes emphasis on research methodologies and statistical analysis along with 2 years of experience preferred.
The successful candidate will demonstrate and possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities: knowledge of data management, statistical analysis, research techniques, and survey implementation; knowledge of descriptive, inferential, and non-parametric statistics including correlation and regression analysis; knowledge of computer functions including statistical software application such as SPSS; computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites; especially Excel; knowledge of crime mapping software programs and techniques; knowledge of the acceptable uses and limitations of official crime data; ability to collect and analyze data and write empirical reports based on such data; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work with various levels of local, state, and federal public safety agencies; and demonstrate involvement with innovative and data-driven approaches to improving government systems.
This is a full time (40 hours per week), federal grant funded, contractual position with an annual salary range from $45,000 - $50,000 ($22.50 - $25.00 rate per hour). No leave or benefits are offered with this position. Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. The Statistical Analyst reports directly to the Director of the Maryland Statistical Analysis Center.
Send resume and cover letter to info@goccp.state.md.us Deadline for submission is close of business November 30, 2015.
