Data Analyst

The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office’s mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. OSPS prepares pretrial investigation reports for the courts and supervises individuals released from custody as directed by the court.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The Data Analyst works under the direction of the Deputy Chief Information Officer to develop and conduct research projects that evaluate and improve the effectiveness of OSPS and pretrial programs across Illinois.

FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

· Performs statistical analysis of pretrial data and creates pretrial data dashboards.

· Prepares reports, including but not limited to internal, local and statewide statistical reports at regular intervals.

· Evaluates data on pretrial operations to identify trends.

· Conceives, develops and promotes special research projects related to pretrial functions and operations.

· Develops and implements best practices for data collection, integration, review and quality assurance.

· Develops and fosters productive working relationships with county pretrial departments, other government agencies and community agencies regarding pretrial activities.

· Collaborates with OSPS staff, Judicial Branch staff and third parties on data collection, review and analysis.

· Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of pretrial services and related criminal justice and community corrections issues.

· Assists, supports and serves as division representative to pretrial services-related committees and workgroups.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Do you have a valid Driver’s License license?, Do you have experience in Microsoft Outlook?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, · A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.

· Ability to be LEADS (Law Enforcement Agencies Data System) certified.

· A valid Illinois Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance to operate a personal vehicle on state business, as well as maintain a safe driving record.

· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

· A Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.

· Two years of experience working with qualitative and quantitative methods, trend data, cross-sectional data, conducting predictive analytics, and utilizing research data and/or management techniques.

· Coursework or formalized training in information technology, statistics, mathematics, economics, or related field.

· Two years of project management experience.

· Experience with specialized statistical research software such as SAS, SPSS, ArcGIS, or GIS.

· Experience with visualization and reporting tools, such as R, Microsoft PowerBI, and/or Tableau.

· Two or more years of professional working experience within the criminal justice system including community corrections, law enforcement, law, or trial court administration.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

· Effective oral and written communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to contextualize and present data in graphics for senior and executive management and community stakeholders.

· Ability to plan, organize, implement, and maintain a variety of functions and projects simultaneously and meet required deadlines and schedules.

· Ability to positively and professionally interact with co-workers.

· Demonstrated leadership skills including planning and priority setting, sound decision-making, problem-solving, and analytic and interpretive skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Ability to sit for extended time periods.

· Professional office working environment requiring telephone usage and ability to process written documents.

· Ability to travel, including overnight stays, as required.

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance