Research Associate for the Florida Department of Corrections analyzing data and evaluating policy effectiveness. Responsible for project coordination and statistical analysis reporting to management.
Responsibilities
Ensure assigned projects evaluate the effectiveness of department policies, procedures, and programs, and identify areas for management improvement.
Prioritize multiple projects for timely completion.
Identify and coordinate projects by consulting with senior management and analyzing data.
Work with key staff to resolve any managerial or operational issues.
Perform statistical analysis for assigned projects, document findings, and present results to senior management.
Refine research methodologies based on feedback.
Create and document scientific methodologies for assigned projects, explaining how to conduct thorough analysis of specific issues.
Produce comprehensive reports with conclusions, using data analytics, Excel, SAS, etc.
Compile data from research files and other sources to produce detailed statistical reports for departmental personnel, government agencies, legislative committees, and the public.
Consult on technical issues and ensure data accuracy and reliability.
Stay updated on corrections and criminal justice topics.
Requirements
Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.
Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Basic understanding of collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data.
Previous work with statistical programs such as R, SAS, SPSS, etc. (preferred).
Knowledge of Power Bi or other business analytics program (preferred).
Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.
Benefits
OPS employees who work an average of 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in state group insurance plans.
Dental - FDC offers five separate dental plans with multiple options and rates for each plan type with monthly premiums as low as $12.64.
Vision - FDC offers one single vision plan through Humana with monthly premiums as low as $5.92.
Life - FDC offers a $25,000 group term life insurance plan to eligible OPS staff through Securian at the low monthly premium of $3.78.
When enrolled in basic life, employees may also elect child life and spouse life insurance plans.
Retirement - As an OPS employee, the Florida FICA Alternative Plan with Corebridge Financial affords you an excellent opportunity to help accumulate money for a secure retirement. You contribute 7.5% of your compensation to this tax deferred plan. All OPS employees are required to participate in this plan and are automatically enrolled.
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