Job brief
Key Responsibilities:
PAS is seeking an experienced candidate to fill the position of Research Analyst. This position will be primarily responsible for assisting with the research and communications needs of the
office. This will include researching, interpreting, and organizing critical information relating to policies, programs and trends concerning criminal justice, and preparing this information for distribution to the General Assembly, other government entities, and the public. The ideal candidate will be creative, possess excellent writing and communication skills, and have enthusiasm for data collection and analysis. Knowledge of the criminal justice system, self-motivation, flexibility, organizational skills, and initiative for self-improvement are highly valued.
Minimum Qualifications:
A qualified candidate should have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the social or behavioral sciences, communications, business, business administration, public policy, or criminal justice. In addition, 1 years of experience performing research and preparing reports of findings is preferred. Extensive experience in related fields may qualify a candidate with an associate
degree. A qualified candidate should be highly motivated, innovative, and able take direction and work toward established goals.
Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, such as lifting or carrying
files or materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Minimal travel is anticipated but may be
occasionally required. . This position reports directly to the Research and Public Affairs
Manager.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific functions does not exclude similar work that is related; other duties may be required and assigned by the Executive Director or Deputy Executive Director.
Communications:
- Assist with the design, planning, and implementation of public education and crime victim engagement efforts.
- Create infographics, reports, one-pagers and presentations for legislators, other criminal justice stakeholders, and the public
- Help monitor and create content for the Conference’s social media accounts, newsletter, and website.
Research: - Research statistical data, .
- Research reports, databases, and news outlets with information regarding pOLITICS.
- Collect and analyze Politics data as it relates to geography and demographics.
- Assist with legislative research and bill tracking.
- Efficient use of computer databases, electronic spreadsheets, desktop publishing, and word processing to manipulate, analyze, and present data.