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Policy Analyst |  Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Position Details:

  • Job Title: Policy Analyst
  • Company: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC).
  • Location: Washington, DC
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Department: Research and Policy Division

About CJCC

CJCC is an independent agency within the District of Columbia Government that brings together leaders from local and federal criminal and juvenile justice agencies. Our mission is to identify challenges, develop evidence‑based solutions, and strengthen coordination across the justice system to improve public safety and community outcomes.

About the Role

As a Policy Analyst, you will:

  • Conduct policy analysis and multi-agency project management in support of criminal justice issues.
  • Develop reports, briefs, and recommendations for senior leadership and partner agencies.
  • Support inter-agency working groups and facilitate collaborative problem-solving.
  • Monitor emerging trends, legislation, and best practices in criminal justice reform.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and performance measurement initiatives.
  • Present findings to stakeholders in clear, accessible formats.

The ideal candidate brings:

  • Strong analytical and project management skills.
  • Experience with criminal justice policy, public administration, or related fields.
  • Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate it effectively.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative, multi-agency environment.
  • Commitment to equity, transparency, and data-informed decision-making.

Key Requirements

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in public policy, criminal justice, sociology, or related discipline.
  • Experience with project management, stakeholder management, training and technical assistance, and workgroup and meeting facilitation.
  • Knowledge of the DC criminal justice landscape is a plus.

Application Priority – Apply by January 12

The application window for this high-priority position is short, with a strict closing date of January 12. We plan to start interviews within two weeks of the position closing.

To ensure your application is considered promptly, please submit your materials as soon as possible, ideally by the specified deadline.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the DC Government careers portal: careers.dc.gov.  Search for “Policy Analyst – Criminal Justice Coordinating Council” to view the full posting and submit your application.

Why Join Us At the CJCC

You’ll have the opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives that shape the future of public safety in Washington, DC. You’ll collaborate with dedicated professionals across government and help drive meaningful, systemic change.

For any questions regarding the application process, please contact me at kelly.hart@dc.gov. We encourage all qualified alumni to seize this opportunity quickly.

Research and Data Analyst | Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program

Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes and Hate Bias Incidents Prevention Strategy
Research and Data Analyst

Salary: $21/hour
Hours: 20 hours/month
Location: Annapolis, MD
Job Type: Part-Time Contractual
Job Number:
Department: Chief Administrative Office: Office of Equity and Human Rights (OEHR)
Opening Date: 12/05/2024
Closing Date: Until filled

OVERVIEW
In 2023, Anne Arundel County was awarded a grant through the US Department of Justice: Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to implement the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program in the county. This is a four (4) year grant, in which Anne Arundel County will develop a comprehensive multi-pronged Hate Crimes and Hate Bias Incidents Prevention Strategy, with a focus on prevention, investigation, and prosecution, while providing quality services to victims of hate bias incidents.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Anne Arundel County Government is seeking a Research and Data Analyst to support the Anne Arundel County Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes and Hate Bias Incidents Prevention Strategy.

This is a professional-level position in the Office of the County Executive. The position will report to the Senior Project Manager over the Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes and Hate Bias Incidents Prevention Strategy in the Office of Equity and Human Rights (OEHR). This is a part-time contractual, non-benefited position focused ONLY (100%) on Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes and Hate Bias Incidents Prevention Strategy activities. It is a public-facing position and will serve as a representative of the County Executive and its Administration.

The Research and Data Analyst is responsible for:

  • Reviewing and redacting hate bias incidents and hate crimes police reports.
  • Conducting trend analysis.
  • Developing presentations for internal and external audiences.
  • Recommend data-driven solutions for improving current practices.
  • Researching other Hate Bias Initiatives and reports to augment the County’s strategy

Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Develop and track performance metrics in line with the County’s Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes and Hate Bias Incidents Prevention Strategy goals and priorities, and identify areas that may need further review;
  • Create data visualizations and end-user reports;
  • Manage ongoing agency performance tasks for the performance improvement initiatives which includes things like troubleshooting issues as they arise, to updating tracking sheets and backend of visualizations annually;
  • Work collaboratively with Anne Arundel County Police Department to identify opportunities for operational improvement;
  • Compile, process, and analyze hate bias and hate crime data in a clear and concise manner;
  • Support the OEHR team in the administration of various Shepard-Byrd Hate Bias Prevention Strategy efforts;
  • Proficient in data cleaning and analysis techniques, with an understanding of basic statistical concepts;
  • Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping software such as ESRI;
  • Knowledge of online data visualization platforms such as Quicksight, Tableau, or ESRI

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Possess a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Research and Evaluation, Social Sciences, or a related field.
  • Two (2) or more years of professional experience performing data analysis and results dissemination, program evaluation and/or process improvement in an academic, data administration, or business analytics environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the capacity to communicate with multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Ability to explain complex, technical information to a non-technical audience.
  • Experience working with law enforcement is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

To apply, please send your resume directly to Nicola.smithkea@aacounty.org.

Data Analyst | Center for Educational Data Science & Innovation (EDSI)

Data Analyst for Educational Data Science

Position Title: Data Analyst
Location: University of Maryland, College Park
Position Type: 1-year Fixed-Term, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and
funding
Work Arrangement: In-person

About the Center for Education Data Science and Innovation (EDSI):

The Center for Educational Data Science and Innovation, housed within the College of Education, is dedicated to advancing research and practice at the nexus of data science, AI, and education. EDSI’s mission encompasses:

  1. Accelerating cutting-edge research leveraging data science and AI to address critical issues in education and advance education equity and effectiveness.
  2. Bridging educators, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to promote evidence-based, ethical, and responsible use of data and AI in education.
  3. Transforming education systems to achieve greater equity, efficiency, and effectiveness for all students through innovative technological advancements and policy solutions.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst to lead data-driven research initiatives aimed at improving educational practices. This position involves working with a diverse array of educational data types, coordinating research collaborations, supporting the integration of research insights into innovative educational products and interventions, and exploring cutting-edge technologies, including generative AI, to enhance educational research and practice. The candidate will oversee the collection, management, and analysis of complex educational data from multiple sources, including classroom recordings, administrative datasets, and proprietary learning tools. Additionally, the Data Analyst will help translate research findings into actionable tools and products, working closely with software developers, educational partners, and researchers.

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Social Science Research Analyst | NIJ

Social Science Research Analyst

NIJ is seeking a Social Science Research Analyst (GS-13) to: 

  • Serve as a Social Science Research Analyst in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Office of Research, Evaluation, Forensics & Technology (OREFT), Office of Criminal Justice Systems (OCJS). 
  • Provide scientific oversight of a research and evaluation portfolio in NIJ’s Office of Criminal Justice Systems (OCJS) including a variety of program grants, research-based grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. 
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for a significant segment of a social science or program area with a focus on corrections, policing, courts, and/or the criminal justice system, and related content areas. 
  • Perform analytical research, evaluation, program development, and other tasks in furtherance of portfolios on the criminal justice system. 
  • Develop, implement, analyze, and disseminate a range of extramural and intramural social science research and evaluation projects that employ different research methods. 

Applications are due by Monday, December 23, 2024.

PGPD Embedded Analyst | MCRIC

The Maryland Crime Research and Innovation Center (MCRIC) is seeking to fill the position of embedded analyst for the Prince George’s County Police Department. This appointment would fulfill a graduate assistantship, with full tuition remission and stipend, and requires a one-year commitment. We anticipate beginning the background check process in Spring 2025, with the position starting in Summer 2025 and extending to Spring 2026 (with the possibility of funding support for Summer 2026). 

We anticipate the embedded analyst to work partially at the department and attend in-person meetings as necessary. However, the position is very flexible for a hybrid working schedule. The embedded analyst position is project-driven based on the needs of MCRIC and PGPD. The current project involves analyzing the concentration of violence across the county and at the borders with DC and Montgomery County. This role may also require a mixture of spatial analyses, ride-alongs with officers, and community engagement, based on current project aims. 

The ideal candidate will have research interests/experience in policing, as well as experience in quantitative, geospatial, and qualitative analyses. 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a CV and brief cover letter stating your interest in this position to Dr. Bianca Bersani (bbersani@umd.edu) by January 15th. Hiring decisions will be announced by February 2025. 

If you have any questions regarding this position, please reach out to Dr. Bianca Bersani or Torri Sperry (current PG embedded analyst) for more information. 

Planning Analyst | Bronx District Attorney’s Office

Planning Analyst

BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Full-time
Location: BRONX
Salary range: $80,000.00 – $80,000.00

JOB SUMMARY:
The Strategic Planning and Analytics Unit of the Bronx District Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for a Planning Analyst. The Planning Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Unit with a wide range of duties primarily related to grants management and funding innovative projects and initiatives, including but not limited to: policy and legislative research, grant research and writing, proposal development, data analysis and program evaluation, progress reporting on funded projects, budgeting, and overall management of grant-funded and other projects. Continue reading →