BJAG Policy and Data Analyst
Main Purpose of Job
The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Policy and Data Analyst (BJAG) provides support to the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP) with data analysis and implementation of funding under the BJAG Program.
Administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, BJAG is a federal-state-local partnership enabling communities to target resources to their most pressing local needs. BJAG is used broadly for law enforcement, prosecution, indigent defense, courts, prevention and education, corrections and community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, planning evaluation and technology, mental health services, and crime victim and witness programs.
This position will collect and analyze data and write empirical reports based on such data and develop short and long-term program strategies and serve as a member of the team to support implementation.
The incumbent for this position needs to be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, and encourage open dialogue, be able to handle multiple tasks and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
***This is a contractual position with limited benefits***
Those interested can reach out directly (CV and cover letter) to Jeff Zuback at jeffrey.zuback@maryland.gov