POSITION POSTING/MARKETING STATEMENT

Information in this statement is NOT intended to be all-encompassing or to address all responsibilities of the position.

The Illinois Department of Human Services has contracted with the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) to conduct an evaluation of deflection programs across the state. These deflection programs are a collaborative initiative involving the Illinois Department of Human Services, State Police, and TASC. The programs aim to provide alternative deflection and diversion options for individuals in Illinois who are experiencing substance use, mental health, or other conditions and have come into contact with law enforcement. ICJIA is seeking an experienced research and project manager to lead this evaluation and oversee a team of junior project staff. The successful candidate will possess strong social science research skills and proven project management expertise.

Essential Function 1

1. Design research instruments, engage stakeholders, monitor data collection, analyze data, and prepare reports for the IDHS Deflection program implementation evaluation.

Essential Function 2

2. Supervise junior researchers on the IDHS Deflection evaluation project, including leading project meetings, meeting with staff one-on-one, organizing travel, providing training, guiding data collection and analysis, and reviewing their work.

Essential Function 3

3. Assess the evaluability of the IDHS Deflection programs and prepare for an outcome evaluation, including developing the evaluation design, data collection plan, and data analysis plan.

Essential Function 4

4. Keep the manager informed of any issues, concerns, or items requiring their attention or response.

Essential Function 5

5. Create project schedules and timelines, including the use of project management software.

Essential Function 6

6. Monitor and revise the project budget.

Essential Function 7

7. Author grant progress reports as needed.

Specialized Skills 1

1. Ability to structure, maintain, and analyze social science research data.

Specialized Skills 2

2. Experience using statistical software to manipulate and analyze data.

Specialized Skills 3

3. Experience conducting data analyses using advanced social science statistics.

Specialized Skills 4

4. Ability to use project management software.

Minimum Qualifications 1

1. Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a social science discipline (including, but not limited to, criminal justice/criminology, sociology, psychology, economics, or political science), statistics, data science, public policy, social work, or project management.

Minimum Qualifications 2

2. Experience leading at least one project team of two or more persons in a professional capacity on a project lasting six months or longer and involving multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications 1

1. At least one year of experience using advanced social science statistics to conduct quantitative analysis.

Preferred Qualifications 2

2. At least two years of experience conducting social science survey research.

Preferred Qualifications 3

3. At least two years of experience conducting research interviews.

Preferred Qualifications 4

4. At least one year ofexperience using statistical software to manipulate and analyze data.

Employment Condition 1

1. Work remotely.

Employment Condition 2

2. Authorized to work in the United States during the contract period.

Employment Condition 3

3. Ability to travel in the state with a valid driver’s license and travel nationally.

Employment Condition 4

4. Must be able to pass a background check.