• Job Description

  Req#: 4819096
  Salary: $53,164.00 - $93,038.00 Annually
  Location : Wake County, NC
  Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 25-01702
  Department: Dept of Public Safety
  Division: Chief Operating Office
  Opening Date: 06/20/2025
  Closing Date: 7/7/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
  Job Class Title: Social Research Specialist II
  Position Number: 60056427
  Section: Governor's Crime Commission
  Salary Grade: NC15
  
  Description of Work
  Unleash your potential and make an impact! DPS is currently accepting applications for the position of Research Analyst II in the Governor's Crime Commission Section (Raleigh, NC) of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.
  We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.
  
  This is a REPOST. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.
  
  The Social Research Specialist II position is primarily responsible for the planning, organizing, implementing, and analyzing data related to the criminal justice system in North Carolina. This analyst position supports the standing committees of the Governor's Crime Commission, Executive Director of the Governor's Crime Commission, and Director of the Criminal Justice Analysis Center regarding the impact of policy, projects or programs. Work includes identifying and collecting information on a variety of areas of interest for stakeholders, developing research and evaluation methodologies, collecting project output and outcome data, writing reports summarizing data analysis, as well as contributing to the design and development of the Justice Data Portal (justicedataportal.nc.gov).
  
  Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:
  
  • Creating and maintaining data files that are frequently used for crime and criminal justice system analysis.
  • Independently applying various research techniques in gathering, analyzing, and developing data to address problems, discuss issues, and inform policy/practice.
  • Modifying or writing statistical programs to process and analyze data as it relates to crime and the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems.
  • Overseeing aspects of research projects such as defining project parameters, collecting appropriate data, creating surveys, setting up data sets, analyzing data, and writing reports and presentations of findings.
  • Identifying and appropriately analyzing data as it relates to the criminal justice system, including designing and developing visualizations for the Justice Data Portal.
  • Requires knowledge of valid social research methodologies, statistical techniques, and appropriate software.
  
  This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here .
  About the Governor's Crime Commission:
  The Governor's Crime Commission (GCC) serves as the chief advisory body to the Governor and to the Secretary of Public Safety on crime and justice issues. GCC also serves as the State Administering Agency (SAA), the executive branch agency designated to apply for federal criminal justice funding from the US Department of Justice on behalf of the State. The Criminal Justice Analysis Center (CJAC) is North Carolina's Statistical Analysis Center and is a member of the Justice Information Research Network (JIRN). CJAC provides data-driven research and analysis of North Carolina's criminal justice system to inform policy, programs, legislative recommendations, and federal funding priorities for the Commission, Secretary and the Governor. CJAC's development and maintenance of the NC Justice Data Portal is one tool to provide criminal justice data to decision-makers and citizens.
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
  DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
  The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resources.
  (Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.)
  To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs :
  
  
  • Experience analyzing research data using SAS, STS, SPSS, R and other statistical software packages.
  • Experience developing and carrying out quantitative and qualitative social research projects.
  • Experience collaborating with coworkers and/or stakeholders to conduct research projects
  • Experience planning social research data collection and analysis.
  
  Management Preferences (Optional): These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.
  
  
  • Social science degree with some criminal justice knowledge/experience.
  • Experience programming in SAS and SQL for data analysis and creating graphics/visualizations using SAS Visual Analytics or other software.
  • Experience clearly communicating analytical results through written text or graphs in publications and/or presentations.
  
  Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
  
  Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
  
  Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned to the position from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  Please Note:
  This is to clarify that the "degree in a discipline related to the field assigned" indicated above should be in social sciences or mathematics.
  Supplemental and Contact Information
  The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.
  
  Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  
  For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility forVisitto learn more.
  
  Transcripts
  
  • Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
  • Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
  • International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https
  
  Military Experience
  
  • Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
  • A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
  • A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either DD256 or NGB 22.
  The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape."
  Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.
  
  For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Katrina Akins at .
  #GCC (Governor's Crime Commission)
  NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
  For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
  
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  Applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" AND "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" listed on the job vacancy announcement in order to be deemed qualified. I understand that my application MUST reflect a complete work history, and include all education and certifications/credentials. A resume is not a substitution for a completed application. Also, I understand that Supplemental Questions are considered a part of the application and the answers are used in the screening process, and that all questions must be answered completely and accurately.
  • Yes, I understand.
  
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  Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned to the position from an appropriately accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
  
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  How many years of related experience do you have? (social research)
  • None
  • Less than 2 years
  • More than 2 years
  
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  Do you have experience analyzing research data using SAS, STS, SPSS, R and/or other statistical software packages?
  • Yes
  • No
  
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  Please describe your experience with analyzing research data using SAS, STS, SPSS, R and/or other statistical software packages. BE SPECIFIC. Include job duties and where you gained this experience. If none, enter N/A.
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  Do you have experience developing quantitative and qualitative social research projects?
  • Yes
  • No
  
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  Please describe your experience with developing quantitative and qualitative social research projects. BE SPECIFIC. Include job duties and where you gained this experience. If none, enter N/A.
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  Do you have experience with collaborating with coworkers and/or stakeholders to conduct research projects?
  • Yes
  • No
  
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  Please experience with collaborating with coworkers and/or stakeholders to conduct research projects. BE SPECIFIC. Include job duties and where you gained this experience. If none, enter N/A.
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  Do you have experience planning social research data collection and/or analysis?
  • Yes
  • No
  
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  Please describe your experience with planning social research data collection and/or analysis.BE SPECIFIC. Include job duties and where you gained this experience. If none, enter N/A.
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  Please describe your experience with programming in SAS and SQL for data analysis and creating graphics/visualizations using SAS Visual Analytics or other software. Include job duties and where you gained this experience. If none, enter N/A.
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  Please describe your experience how you clearly communicate analytical results through written text or graphs in publications and/or presentations. Include job duties and where you gained this experience. If none, enter N/A.
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  Which of the following do you have training and/or coursework in? (Check all that apply)
  • Criminal Justice
  • Statistics
  • Research Methodology
  • None
  
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  Do you have experience with planning, organizing, implementing, and analyzing data?
  • Yes
  • No
  
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  Please describe your experience with planning, organizing, implementing, and analyzing data. BE SPECIFIC. Include job duties and where you gained this experience. If none, enter N/A.
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  ALL work experience related to this posting MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Do you understand?
  • Yes, I understand.
  
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