Research Analyst - Court Improvement Program

Title: Research Analyst - Court Improvement Program

State Role Title: Research Analyst

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location:Supreme Court of Virginia

Agency Website:WWW.Vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia is seeking applicants for the position of Research Analyst for the Court Improvement Program. The Program focuses on improving the court system's ability to manage and resolve cases involving children who are abused, neglected, or in foster care. Virginia has received grant funding for this program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services since 1995.

This position offers a competitive benefits package that includes vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation, and short-and long-term disability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Research Analyst (i) evaluates and analyzes data involving juvenile and domestic relations district court processing of abuse, neglect, and foster care cases, (ii) developing and coordinating programs and projects to enhance court processes to improve the safety and permanency of children in the foster care system; (iii) supporting strategic planning, budget development, and grant reporting; (vi) preparing and delivering presentations; (vii) working collaboratively to support systemic improvements; (viii) working collaboratively with other team members and assisting as requested by the Director. Occasional overnight travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field, or equivalent experience and knowledge;

Demonstrated application of continuous quality improvement techniques.

Additional Considerations

The successful candidate for this position will possess the following:

Minimum of two years of experience in the juvenile and domestic relations district court or social services system, including knowledge of the processing of abuse, neglect, and foster care cases, or equivalent experience and knowledge;

Demonstrated ability to compile, analyze, and visualize qualitative and quantitative data;

Demonstrated ability to organize and guide projects;

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills;

Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines;

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint; and SurveyMonkey/other online survey tool;

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A cover letter, resume, and state application are required.

Contact Information

Name: Te'Aria Bennett

Phone: No Calls

Email: Humanresources@vacourts.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.