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Now hiring: Management Analyst (Statistical Policy Advisor | Evidence Act)

BJS is seeking a Management Analyst (Statistical Policy Advisor) to be the primary point of contact and advisor to the director on policy matters related to the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018. The BJS Director serves as the Department of Justice (DOJ) Statistical Official (SO) and is responsible for coordinating and directing DOJ-wide statistical policy, per the Evidence Act. 

The Management Analyst's duties include—

  • advising the SO on Evidence Act activities and recommending processes, policies, and procedures to support DOJ implementation of the Evidence Act.
  • providing expert analysis on the impact on BJS and DOJ-wide operations and programs under areas that fall under the SO's responsibilities per Office of Management and Budget memorandum M-19-23, notably related to developing data quality standards, confidentiality protection standards, and statistical techniques.
  • serving as the DOJ technical expert and primary contact for matters of statistical policy under the SO's purview.
  • serving as an authoritative expert in analyzing Evidence Act matters and advising on standards, regulations, or policies that impact BJS and DOJ-wide programs, policies, and procedures.
  • reviewing DOJ policies and making recommendations for necessary changes to comply with the Evidence Act.

Applications are due by Thursday, June 13, 2024. Apply now.

For more information on BJS vacancies, see Job Opportunities.

Date Published: May 23, 2024