Research Analyst-Department of research and planning

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ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH THE TRIAL COURT EMPLOYMENT PAGE LINKED BELOW.

https://trialcourtjobs.mass.gov/jobs/research-analyst-department-of-research-and-planning-boston-massachusetts-united-states

IF YOU APPLY THROUGH THE APPLY ONLINE LINK ABOVE ON THIS MASS CAREERS PAGE YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO APPLY (CUT AND PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER IF THE EMBEDDED LINK DOES NOT WORK):

https://trialcourtjobs.mass.gov/jobs/research-analyst-department-of-research-and-planning-boston-massachusetts-united-states

You have successfully applied to the position when you receive an email from the Massachusetts Trial Court.

If you only receive an email from MassCareers, you HAVE NOT successfully applied. Please call 617-742-8575 with any questions.

Salary Notes: This position is designated as a Union position. All new hires must start at the entry level rate for this role per the collective bargaining agreement/MOA with OPEIU, Local 6. Pay may advance within the salary band according to the CBA/MOU.

Departmental Mission Statement: The mission of the Department of Research and Planning is to support research in the Trial Court; to assist court staff in using empirical research to improve court operations; and to promote the use of research to inform and further improve the justice system.

Organizational Profile:

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/trial-court-department-of-research-and-planning

Notes:

• This position is fully on site Monday-Friday.

Position Summary: Conducts high-level quantitative and qualitative analysis to assist in Trial Court planning and decision-making. Designs, creates, and manages data systems to support dashboards, tables, charts, figures, and reports to display information in a simple usable manner. Analyzes data to draw conclusions and make recommendations of operation. Provides support to end users of research products.

Supervision Received: Works under the direction of the Department Head.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Conducts analysis of case processing and other topics as assigned.
• Extracts reports and explains coherent narratives from vast amounts of data concerning bail decisions, default rates, civil party representation, etc.
• Creates Tableau dashboards for Trial Court leadership and the public.
• Creates reports, charts, tables and graphics for Trial Court leadership and the public.
• Conducts research projects as directed by the Director of Research and Planning, including projects at the request of Trial Court leadership, required by statute, or requested by an external stakeholder.
• Maintains and updates monthly, quarterly, and annual dashboards for various Trial Court departments and offices.
• Provides administrative support to the Massachusetts Sentencing Commission.
• Assists with and/or conducts research projects as assigned by the Director of Research and Planning.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Competencies: Ethics and Values: Communicates and demonstrates the ethics and values of the Trial Court.

Mission Driven: Employees are fully committed to fulfilling the Trial Court and associated Departmental missions.

Professional Development: Employees are committed to participating in ongoing Trial Court training and educational offerings to advance their professional development. Managers are equally committed to affording opportunities to those they supervise as scheduling permits.

Customer Service: Conducts oneself in a courteous and professional manner towards both Trial Court employees and the public.

Applied Knowledge: Ability to communicate and present data and research findings such as graphs, tables, and technical briefs.

Problem Solving: Ability to successfully address research issues, draw conclusions and make recommendations based on the research and policy analysis results.

Commitment to Diversity: Promotes an environment of diversity through understanding, respect, and positive communication with persons of varied racial, ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds.

Collaboration: Works with others cooperatively, and promotes teamwork, contributing to a work environment that focuses on shared departmental goals.

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ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH THE TRIAL COURT EMPLOYMENT PAGE LINKED BELOW.

https://trialcourtjobs.mass.gov/jobs/research-analyst-department-of-research-and-planning-boston-massachusetts-united-states

IF YOU APPLY THROUGH THE APPLY ONLINE LINK ABOVE ON THIS MASS CAREERS PAGE YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO APPLY (CUT AND PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER IF THE EMBEDDED LINK DOES NOT WORK):

https://trialcourtjobs.mass.gov/jobs/research-analyst-department-of-research-and-planning-boston-massachusetts-united-states

You have successfully applied to the position when you receive an email from the Massachusetts Trial Court.

If you only receive an email from MassCareers, you HAVE NOT successfully applied. Please call 617-742-8575 with any questions.

Salary Notes: This position is designated as a Union position. All new hires must start at the entry level rate for this role per the collective bargaining agreement/MOA with OPEIU, Local 6. Pay may advance within the salary band according to the CBA/MOU.

Departmental Mission Statement: The mission of the Department of Research and Planning is to support research in the Trial Court; to assist court staff in using empirical research to improve court operations; and to promote the use of research to inform and further improve the justice system.

Organizational Profile:

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/trial-court-department-of-research-and-planning

Notes:

• This position is fully on site Monday-Friday.

Position Summary: Conducts high-level quantitative and qualitative analysis to assist in Trial Court planning and decision-making. Designs, creates, and manages data systems to support dashboards, tables, charts, figures, and reports to display information in a simple usable manner. Analyzes data to draw conclusions and make recommendations of operation. Provides support to end users of research products.

Supervision Received: Works under the direction of the Department Head.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Conducts analysis of case processing and other topics as assigned.
• Extracts reports and explains coherent narratives from vast amounts of data concerning bail decisions, default rates, civil party representation, etc.
• Creates Tableau dashboards for Trial Court leadership and the public.
• Creates reports, charts, tables and graphics for Trial Court leadership and the public.
• Conducts research projects as directed by the Director of Research and Planning, including projects at the request of Trial Court leadership, required by statute, or requested by an external stakeholder.
• Maintains and updates monthly, quarterly, and annual dashboards for various Trial Court departments and offices.
• Provides administrative support to the Massachusetts Sentencing Commission.
• Assists with and/or conducts research projects as assigned by the Director of Research and Planning.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Competencies: Ethics and Values: Communicates and demonstrates the ethics and values of the Trial Court.

Mission Driven: Employees are fully committed to fulfilling the Trial Court and associated Departmental missions.

Professional Development: Employees are committed to participating in ongoing Trial Court training and educational offerings to advance their professional development. Managers are equally committed to affording opportunities to those they supervise as scheduling permits.

Customer Service: Conducts oneself in a courteous and professional manner towards both Trial Court employees and the public.

Applied Knowledge: Ability to communicate and present data and research findings such as graphs, tables, and technical briefs.

Problem Solving: Ability to successfully address research issues, draw conclusions and make recommendations based on the research and policy analysis results.

Commitment to Diversity: Promotes an environment of diversity through understanding, respect, and positive communication with persons of varied racial, ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds.

Collaboration: Works with others cooperatively, and promotes teamwork, contributing to a work environment that focuses on shared departmental goals.

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Education and Experience:

• Bachelor''s Degree from an accredited college or university; Graduate degree preferred
• Three (3) years of related work experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for meeting minimum qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of:

• Trial Court business and practices.
• Advisory Sentencing Guidelines.
• MassCourts and DataMart.
• Department operations and subject matter.
• Research methodology.
• Various applicable software programs, including Tableau, Excel, and other business intelligence software.
• Database management and Extract Transfer and Load (ETL) tools.
• Dashboard design.
• Courtyard web posting.

Skill in:

• Data research and analysis.
• Survey evaluation.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Organization and prioritization.

Ability to:

• Respond to requests.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Utilize database warehouses.
• Create, maintain, and edit documents.
• Correspond and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Maintain productive working relationships with others.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position serves as a lead worker to others, including third-party contractors.

Working Conditions: Work is frequently performed in office or similar indoor environments.

Physical Demands: This position requires sedentary work:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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Education and Experience:

• Bachelor''s Degree from an accredited college or university; Graduate degree preferred
• Three (3) years of related work experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for meeting minimum qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of:

• Trial Court business and practices.
• Advisory Sentencing Guidelines.
• MassCourts and DataMart.
• Department operations and subject matter.
• Research methodology.
• Various applicable software programs, including Tableau, Excel, and other business intelligence software.
• Database management and Extract Transfer and Load (ETL) tools.
• Dashboard design.
• Courtyard web posting.

Skill in:

• Data research and analysis.
• Survey evaluation.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Organization and prioritization.

Ability to:

• Respond to requests.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Utilize database warehouses.
• Create, maintain, and edit documents.
• Correspond and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Maintain productive working relationships with others.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position serves as a lead worker to others, including third-party contractors.

Working Conditions: Work is frequently performed in office or similar indoor environments.

Physical Demands: This position requires sedentary work:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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