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Application deadline December 21, 2016
The Council of State Governments Justice Center (CSG Justice Center) is a national nonprofit organization that provides practical, nonpartisan advice and evidence-based, consensus-driven strategies evidence, to increase public safety and strengthen communities. The CSG Justice Center works closely with legislative leaders, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, victim advocates, and others to develop consensus on often highly politicized criminal justice issues and to translate this consensus into comprehensive reports, policy briefs, state and federal legislation, model policies, and innovative programs. The CSG Justice Center not only develops written and web-based materials, but also provides on-the-ground technical assistance to policymakers and practitioners from multiple systems (corrections, behavioral health, housing, etc.) in state and local jurisdictions.
Posting: Policy Analyst, Corrections & Reentry
Job Title: Policy Analyst, Corrections & Reentry
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Justice Center, Corrections & Reentry
Type of Position: Full-time, Regular
Reports To: Program Director, Corrections & Reentry
Reporting to This Position: Program Assistants/Associates
Location: Bethesda, MD or New York, NY
JOB SUMMARY
Working as part of the Justice Center’s Behavioral Health Division and reporting directly to the Program Director for Corrections & Reentry initiatives, the Policy Analyst will be responsible for providing technical assistance and managing projects to enhance collaboration between other criminal justice agencies, and behavioral health agencies; analyzing relevant, administrative policy, research, and legislation; coordinating a team of expert consultants providing on-site, intensive technical assistance; developing administrative policy options; and coordinating and participating in politically sensitive meetings with high-ranking local, state, and federal officials, advocates, and other experts across the country. This position offers a significant level of responsibility and opportunity for growth to an individual seeking to advance a career in criminal justice policy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific responsibilities of the Policy Analyst include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Participating in technical assistance delivery, initially by supporting senior staff and/or consultants in coordinating, attending, and documenting site visits in jurisdictions across the country and eventually by leading technical assistance site visits;
- Developing written products, including policy briefs, research memos, and presentations that concisely and clearly describe complex analyses and policy options to policymakers;
- Collaborating with senior staff to develop long range strategies to guide the Justice Center’s Corrections & Reentry work;
- Working with wide range of stakeholders focused on city/county government, , criminal justice technical assistance efforts;
- Monitoring timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure that responsibilities to funders are met in assigned project areas;
- Researching new funding opportunities and contributing to writing grant proposals;
- Contributing to the development of Justice Center website content and strategizing with staff and technical consultants on ways of using the web to promote policy goals;
- Planning and participating in policy-focused meetings of government officials, advocates, and national experts;
- Identifying and engaging new contacts in the field to serve as formal or informal project consultants or partners;
- Ensuring that senior staff and, where applicable, Justice Center colleagues, consultants, or funders are aware of relevant project developments and that other work in the field is leveraged for the advancement of project goals;
- Supervising program assistants and associates where appropriate;
- Participating actively in staff discussions and strategic planning meetings.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Excellent research, writing, and editing skills and an analytical mind;
Experience with performance measurement, research/evaluation, and data analysis;
Demonstrated knowledge of Corrections & Reentry and criminal justice policy;
Demonstrated experience in policy formulation, analysis, advocacy, research or the like;
Strong oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively distill and present complex information in a concise, accessible way;
Excellent interpersonal skills, including maturity, an ability to work independently and in a team setting, and a sense of humor;
Efficient, organized work style, and an ability to prioritize quickly and confidently and manage multiple deadlines;
Willingness to travel, occasionally several times per month.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
At least four years of work experience in the fields of corrections & reentry, local government, criminal justice, justice and/or local policy analysis; some preference for experience working with city or county policymakers.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A college degree (required) and a graduate degree in a related field, such as law, criminal justice, or public policy (preferred).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE JOB
Frequently communicates with internal and external coworkers and customers;
Frequently views the computer to create policy briefs, memos, and presentations;
Frequently remains in a sitting position to perform desk duties;
Frequently uses the computer with fingers and hands;
Frequently works in a well-lit, temperate room;
Occasionally walks throughout office to communicate to coworkers;
Seldom lifts objects, such as files or paper boxes, with weight up to 25 pounds.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Interested individuals should upload the following elements (in pdf format) to: http:csg.applicantpro.com.
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Two writing samples (preferable no more than three pages)
- Names and contact information for references (at least three)
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
CSG is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
CSG participates in E-Verify
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
