Manager - Research and Evaluation

About the role

This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting may close without notice once a candidate is selected.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and supervise large scale research, evaluation and statistical data gathering and analysis projects to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of court operations and programs.
• Responsible for long-term, complex operational and system studies requiring a broad and thorough knowledge of court operations and judicial divisions organization and operations.
• Direct and supervise the Planning, Research and Evaluation division team members and the work they perform.
• Develop and manage project implementation plans and adhere to established deadlines.
• Research complex and politically sensitive topics, analyze and interpret data, conduct root cause and/or cost benefits analysis, author reports, and present findings to court administration, judicial leadership and other stakeholders.
• Consult with and advise court administrators regarding policies and the implications of research findings.
• Facilitate meetings and chair committees, including but not limited to leading court-wide teams in the evaluation of existing court processes and implement new operational procedures.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation.
• Assist with grant and/or research proposals.
• Perform related duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business administration, statistics or a related field and six years of experience in applied research, statistical or analytical work.
• OR a PhD from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business administration, statistics or a related field and three years of experience in applied research, statistical or analytical work.
• OR any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Human Resources.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of research and evaluation methodology and design (both quantitative and qualitative approaches), legal terminology and procedures.
• Must have knowledge of statistical analysis as applied to research projects, measurement theory, data sampling, data collection techniques, data analysis techniques and tests of statistical significance.
• Must have knowledge of community demographics, systems theory, federal, state and local laws and rules.
• Must have knowledge of principles and practices of project management.
• Must have skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and challenges of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Must have skill in analyzing data using STATA, Excel or other similar statistical analysis software.
• Experience with desktop computers and software associated with word processing, database management, e-mail communications, PowerPoint presentations, and applications of management information systems.
• Must have skill in applying a variety of interviewing techniques to effectively elicit pertinent information, evaluating relevant information from multiple sources, recognizing alternatives and reaching independent conclusions based on fact and probability.
• Must have skill in writing recommendations and reports showing clearly organized thoughts and proper use of English sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Experience with meeting facilitation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety diverse stakeholders including judges, judicial staff, court leadership and administration, representatives from community agencies and organizations, and the general public.
• Ability to extract and interpret AGAVE case management system (CMS) data, preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of proposal writing, including familiarity with funding sources, preferred.

Skills

• Must have knowledge of research and evaluation methodology and design (both quantitative and qualitative approaches), legal terminology and procedures.
• Must have knowledge of statistical analysis as applied to research projects, measurement theory, data sampling, data collection techniques, data analysis techniques and tests of statistical significance.
• Must have knowledge of community demographics, systems theory, federal, state and local laws and rules.
• Must have knowledge of principles and practices of project management.
• Must have skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and challenges of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Must have skill in analyzing data using STATA, Excel or other similar statistical analysis software.
• Experience with desktop computers and software associated with word processing, database management, e-mail communications, PowerPoint presentations, and applications of management information systems.
• Must have skill in applying a variety of interviewing techniques to effectively elicit pertinent information, evaluating relevant information from multiple sources, recognizing alternatives and reaching independent conclusions based on fact and probability.
• Must have skill in writing recommendations and reports showing clearly organized thoughts and proper use of English sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Experience with meeting facilitation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety diverse stakeholders including judges, judicial staff, court leadership and administration, representatives from community agencies and organizations, and the general public.
• Ability to extract and interpret AGAVE case management system (CMS) data, preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of proposal writing, including familiarity with funding sources, preferred.

Benefits

No benefits are offered for this position.

Pay

Hiring Range: $63,544 - $69,908

Schedule

The position is an on-site position.