Research Analyst (2 Vacancies)

JOB TITLE: RESEARCH ANALYST(Research & Statistics Unit)


(2 Openings)


CITY: SAN FRANCISCO


JOB REQUISITION: 2589

OVERVIEW



Under the direction of the Supervising Research Analyst, the Research Analyst will be responsible for providing research support to research projects at the Center for Families, Children, and the Courts in any of the subject areas that are within its purview, such as juvenile dependency, juvenile delinquency, family law, self-represented litigants, court access and fairness, domestic violence, or collaborative courts.





DEPARTMENT STATEMENT
CENTER FOR FAMILIES, CHILDREN & THE COURTS
The Center for Families, Children, and the Courts is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to improving the quality of justice and services to meet the diverse needs of children, youth, families, and self-represented litigants in the California courts. Through a multidisciplinary approach, CFCC seeks to (1) ensure that the well being of children, youth, and families is a high priority within the California judicial system; (2) encourage positive changes at both the trial and appellate court levels; and (3) provide leadership, outreach, and collaboration to ensure that court and community resources are available.

CFCC research projects involve collection and statistical analysis of empirical data, qualitative research methods, integrative research reviews, needs assessment, program evaluation, and research consultation with other AOC staff, the courts, the Family and Juvenile Law Advisory Committee, and other government agencies.

For further information on CFCC and recent research products, please visit http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/programs/cfcc/resources/publications/articles.htm

RESPONSIBILITIES



Design and conduct surveys, focus groups, interviews and other information gathering in the courts;


Analyze and summarize complex quantitative data using SAS or SPSS and qualitative data using NVivo;


Conduct literature reviews and secondary data analysis;


Draft reports and written summaries of research findings; and


Create and deliver oral presentations at AOC-sponsored and external meetings and conferences.


QUALIFICATIONS


Equivalent to possession of a bachelor's degree (preferably with major course work in statistics, mathematics, social science, or public or business administration with a concentration in research methods) and three years of professional analytical experience in conducting research and planning projects.





Experience in a field related to the work may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a postgraduate degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for one of the three years of required experience.





OR





Two years as a Staff Analyst with the judicial branch in professional planning and research.





DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS


Experience working collaboratively on large-scale research projects;

Demonstrated interest in legal or court issues, especially in the areas of juvenile dependency, juvenile delinquency, family law, self-represented litigants, court access and fairness, domestic violence, or collaborative courts;

Interest in working for the public or non-profit sectors;

Experience in working with administrative data;

Experience in a range of data collection methods, quantitative and qualitative program evaluation methods, survey research methodology, statistical methods for survey data analysis;

Experience in communicating about research methodology and research findings to non-research audiences; and

Expertise with either SAS of SPSS statistical analysis packages.


HOW TO APPLY


To ensure earliest consideration of your application, please apply immediately, however, this position will remain open until filled. To complete an online application, please visit our Web site at www.courtinfo.ca.gov/careers/view.htm, select job category "Statistics/Research", and search for Job Req. #2589, Research Analyst. This position requires the submission of our official application and response to the supplemental questions attached below.





OR





To request a printed application, please visit:


Administrative Office of the Courts


455 Golden Gate Avenue, 7th Floor


San Francisco, California 94102-3688


415-865-4272 Telecommunications Device for the Deaf





PAY AND BENEFITS


SALARY RANGE: $5,325 - $6,471 per month


(Starting salary will vary between $5,325 and $5,858 per month)





Some highlights of our benefits package include:


Health/Dental/Vision benefits program

13 paid holidays per calendar year

Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave

1 personal holiday per year

$105 transit pass subsidy per month

CalPERS Retirement Plan

401 (k) and 457 deferred compensation plans

Employee Assistance Program

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

FlexElect Program

Long Term Care Program (employee paid/optional)

Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional


The Administrative Office of the Courts Is an Equal Opportunity Employer