The Statistical Analysis Center (SAC) within the Information Services Division in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, needs to plan and conduct statistical and program management research to support Oklahoma Law Enforcement, Victim Services Providers, and other Key Stakeholders.
Requirements
- knowledge of statistical and research theory and methods
- knowledge of sources of data
- knowledge of probability and sampling
- knowledge of data processing applications to data management problems
- knowledge of visual representation of data
- Ability to produce and maintain accurate data
- Ability to write technical reports using statistical software programs
Responsibilities
- Prepare documents to disseminate and/or publish including publications, bulletins, newsletters, special reports, crime data briefs, selected findings, and research requests.
- Assist with creating a research-based agenda based on the needs of Oklahoma Law Enforcement, Victim Services Providers and other Key Stakeholders.
- Assist in collecting and analyzing tools designed to understand research needs (e.g., surveys) and developing tools to provide better access to anonymized criminal justice data.
- Answer research requests from lawmakers, researchers, other state officials, and others as requested.
- Creates and updates presentations and dashboards with accurate data/information for both requestors and public use.
- Represents OSBI and Oklahoma SAC at local, state, and national conferences and meetings to participate in appropriate projects for the advancement of the analysis of criminal justice data and in order to be aware of the latest developments within the criminal justice data community.
- Receives, reviews and compiles complex statistical data; compiles and edits data for accuracy and completeness.
Other
- Some positions may require possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at the time of appointment.
- Successful applicants must be willing to submit to a drug screen, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation (commissioned positions only), and a thorough background investigation.
- Certain events automatically disqualify an applicant, such as, felony conviction; admission of an undetected crime that, if known, would have been a felony charge; failure to pay federal or state income tax; positive confirmed drug urine test; illegal use of a controlled substance within certain time frames.
- The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
