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Job Title: Data Analyst The National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) provides training, technical assistance, and support to State Administering Agencies (SAAs) as well as other state and local stakeholders including federal grant recipients. The state and territory SAAs support criminal justice policies and services and meet the needs of victims of crime through strategic planning and data analysis to improve the administration of justice. SAAs manage and administer state funding and federal grants from the U.S. Department of Justice, including Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) formula funding awarded/allocated by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).

Through the OVC Center for VOCA Administrators (VOCA Center), NCJA provides Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation SAAs with remote and onsite training and technical assistance, coordinates with national partners, gathers data and promotes data-driven and evidence-based policies and practices for inclusion in outreach and training. The overall goal of the VOCA Center is to provide peer-to-peer training and support on federal grants management and administration for VOCA Administrators to build a strong support system, broaden victim services to historically underserved communities, and advance promising policies, practices, and programs that promote justice and healing for all victims of crime.

The Data Analyst complements the skillset of the NCJA team and will bring experience in analyzing, cataloguing, summarizing, and communicating data analysis and secondary research findings on trends, evidence-based practices, policies and state victim assistance and victim compensation programs to inform project work. The successful candidate will have a general understanding of the criminal justice system and the role of victim services. Some travel is expected. The Data Analyst will work remotely and reports directly to the Director of Programs and Grant Management, working collaboratively as a member of a high-functioning professional team.

Essential Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

• Implementing the VOCA Center data analysis plan. • Working with the NCJA Project Team(s) (team) and OVC staff to collect and analyze primary and secondary

data to inform the project and identify areas for technical assistance and training development. • Creating a database for storage and analysis of data coming from various formats and locations. • Interviewing VOCA Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation Administrators to gather information

concerning current and emerging best practices. • Writing summaries of findings, highlighting key relevant results to make them accessible to staff, funding

authorities, and policymakers; providing briefings on program findings and activities to the team. • Establishing and maintaining VOCA assistance and compensation dashboards and SAA organizational

profiles. • Developing presentations for use by the VOCA Center and consultants. • Organizing data to post on VOCA Center website and to report to funding authorities. • Collecting, processing and analyzing data including stakeholder surveys using Excel, online survey tools

(Survey Monkey), and other applications.

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• Developing, tracking and reporting on program performance with associated goals. • Coordinating OVC PMT/JustGrants data analysis with OVC and TTA partners. • Consult and collaborate with OVC and other allied professionals. • Drafting reports for review and approval by the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher (criminal justice, public policy or educational evaluation/research preferred). • Minimum of five years’ work experience in data collection and analysis of primary and secondary data

sources. Experience analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven record of collecting, analyzing and presenting complicated data in an easy-to-understand formal report for a variety of audiences.

• Ability to receive primary data in various formats and create a database for ease of analysis and reporting. • Strong writing skills for the development of policy briefings, website content and reports. • Interest in the administration of justice and provision of victim services with emphasis on data- informed

policy and practice. • Proficient in use of Microsoft Office software (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Access, etc.) and other research

related software programs. • Experience using Business Intelligence (BI) tools including Tableau, is preferred. • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; ability to quickly learn and adapt in a fast-paced, highly

interactive environment. • Self-starter who is comfortable independently managing deadlines. • Proven track record of consistently producing deliverables that are well-written and contain helpful

information, providing solid and actionable recommendations. • Strong organizational skills and ability to track multiple tasks concurrently. • Ability to work virtually, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with a minimum of supervision. • Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with officials at all levels of government, as well

as policymakers and practitioners. • Ability to participate in a high-functioning professional team requiring flexibility and collaboration.

Mental and Physical Abilities

• Ability to meet attendance requirements. • Ability to work onsite and/or remotely. • Ability to think critically. • Ability to analyze large amounts of complex data. • Ability compile and generate reports accurately. • Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively. • Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. • Ability to provide clear instructions and the ability to clearly interpret directions given by internal and external

stakeholders.

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• Ability to concentrate for an extended period. • Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints. • Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment and exercise confidentiality. • Ability to be honest, flexible, and help others (co-workers, internal/external stakeholders)

Physical Requirements

Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, lifting and carrying (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10 percent of work time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, photocopiers and filing cabinets.

Compensation

Salary: $60-75K commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Medical, dental, life, long-term disability insurance, 401(K), annual leave, personal leave, federal holidays, remote work environment.

Please note that this position is supported through a U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime Cooperative Agreement that expires on September 30, 2023. Continuation of this position is contingent upon performance and the ability to obtain future funding for this project.

To Apply or Ask a Question

Please send questions by email. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to info@ncja.org by 5:00 pm Eastern Time, April 1, 2021.

About NCJA

The National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) strengthens criminal justice communities and improves lives by empowering stakeholders through training, collaboration, and advocacy. NCJA, as an organization, seeks to achieve these four broad goals:

• Convener & Facilitator | Facilitate peer-to-peer exchanges and stakeholder engagement to be the leading non-partisan convener of SAAs and other criminal justice system partners.

• Advocate & Liaison | Advocate for and communicate with local, state, and federal partners to ensure ongoing funding in Byrne JAG and other federal public safety programs, sharing information on federal policy and funding with SAAs and an expanded NCJA membership.

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• Thought Leader | Publish and disseminate thought pieces each year on critical policy areas facing states and the various successful approaches being taken by different states and entities.

• Technical Assistance Provider | Increase the number of states who receive training and technical assistance to increase the ability of SAAs and other stakeholders to maximize the impact of their federal funding dollars.

NCJA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases.