Program Specialist (Research and Data)

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Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$36.417

Job Posting:

JR2026- Program Specialist (Research and Data) (Open)

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Job Description:

The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers:
medical/dental/vision
$20000 free basic life insurance
state-matched 156% retirement plan
13 paid holidays
earned paid vacation and sick leave
and more

The Administrative Office of the Courts is taking applications for a Research and Data Specialist. This is a highly responsible technical assistance position reporting to the Director of Research and Data. This classification level is responsible for coordinating focused components of statewide juvenile and adult justice programming domestic violence behavioral health Interstate Compact and Interdistrict Transfer mediation court services and/or court improvement program etc. Responsibilities may include researching analyzing developing and making recommendations on juvenile and adult justice mediation and restorative justice other court services and child welfare services programs strategies and policies; evaluating all incoming and outgoing juvenile and adult interstate compact transfer cases for approval or denying request based on requirements; review and approval of Parenting Act mediators; review and development of continuing education events; identifying youth/adolescents/emerging adult/adult issues and providing internal and/or community education; evaluating court services in order to improve current operations or implement new initiatives; performing research analysis for policy and program development; making recommendations concerning issues tracking legislation on concerning issues and making recommendations; developing and monitoring grants; and serving as Administrations liaison on state juvenile and adult justice initiatives.

Location: Lincoln Nebraska

Salary: $75746.52 per year

Job Duties

1. Develops researches and analyzes policy on juvenile and adult Justice issues including but not limited to restorative justice mediation and other court services; recommends innovative strategies concerning access to services disposition options and probation practices related to Juvenile/Adult and Restorative Justice.

2. Provides oversight for one or more evaluation pilot projects or grants involving juvenile and/or adult programs and services that may include the management of sex offenders/youth who sexually harm domestic violence offenders children of domestic violence victim services behavioral health services reporting centers mediation center court services and other contractual services.

3. Provides internal and external training and education on key projects and data trends involving emerging issues surrounding court/probation initiatives restorative justice mediation and other court services and effective rehabilitation strategies and service delivery.

4. Conducts data analysis develops empirical research objectives evaluation questions sampling strategies logic models and testing criteria.

5. Maintains appropriate documentation which supports compliance with federal state and local laws; collects and monitors data outcomes; prepares reports as necessary and oversees program evaluation.

6. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity equity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race religion sex age national origin disability marital status sexual orientation or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree in criminal justice or related fields and 2 years of related program management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate in social/behavioral sciences or related field and at least one-year relevant experience or Masters Degree with five years experience supervising multiple programs and projects.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Location: Lincoln Nebraska

Salary: $75746.52 per year

Knowledge

• Applicable federal and state laws rules regulations policies programs and services within the justice system.

• Case management practices community resources and service delivery systems for juvenile and adult populations.

• Risk assessment principles intake processes and evidence-based supervision practices.

• Strategic planning program development behavioral health systems and continuous quality improvement methodologies.

• Justice system processes including legal proceedings and organizational structures across courts probation and related agencies.

• Research design advanced statistical methods and quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques.

• Data governance principles including data quality integrity security and standardization.

• Business intelligence data analytics and reporting platforms (e.g. Power BI IBM Cognos Analytics).

• Performance measurement program evaluation and implementation of evidence-based practices.

• Government operations including legislative and administrative processes impacting program and policy development.

• Computer systems and software applications relevant to data analysis reporting and program operations.

Skills

• Prioritizing assigning and managing work across multiple projects and deadlines.

• Interpreting and applying laws regulations policies and standards to program and operational decisions.

• Planning coordinating and monitoring complex projects and resource development efforts.

• Consulting and collaborating with courts staff providers and external stakeholders.

• Designing conducting and evaluating research including both independent and collaborative studies.

• Analyzing complex data and translating findings into actionable insights and recommendations.

• Establishing implementing and evaluating performance measures and outcome metrics.

• Developing service plans analyzing assessment tools and aligning service needs with available resources.

• Facilitating meetings focus groups and stakeholder discussions to gather input and build consensus.

• Building and maintaining strategic partnerships across diverse stakeholders.

• Developing and delivering training and technical assistance to staff and partners.

• Maintaining records documentation and data systems in compliance with standards.

• Utilizing computer systems data tools and software applications for analysis reporting and communication.

• Communicating effectively with diverse audiences including leadership staff and the public.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.