The Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC), Research and Data Unit seeks a Research Scientist 2 to work under the Director of Data & Business Analytics and be responsible for formalizing an information cycle designed to produce integrative insights across industry related programs within and outside the Commission and develop strategic models for public policy and decision making.
* Research methods, techniques, protocols and requirements applicable to developing a standardized reporting matrix related to the delivery and publication of cannabis and related public data, outcomes and activities.
* Establish data reporting requirements and research/implement security standards for public data sharing and reporting via consultation with other State and local agencies or other parties to ensure compliance with established regulations.
* Coordinate the development and maintenance of a Commission dynamic dashboard reflecting case studies, research protocols and/or analyses outcomes.
* Review all publications and other documents, or data streams, pertaining to current research developments.
* Implement analytical techniques including generation of statistical models using SAS or other large data manipulation software, employed to integrate evaluation of diverse information pools for creation of data sets used for comprehensive public policy generation, public services enhancement and response.
* Use raw and filtered information to provide predictive analytics to include risk factors and social determinants, applying consistent pressure testing of data quality, workflows and identification of case studies/variants for outcome and activity focused results.
* Maintain automated transfer pipelines for data receipt from multiple sources such as surveys, surveillance, health premised databases, historical/reference documentation or other channels of information.
* Liaison with IT staff regarding programming updates as well as representatives from both state and local stakeholders for system receipt/delivery techniques, tools and resources.
* Design and implement evaluation tools and resources to define and track program performance and ensure that central data and analytics team serves as the single source of truth on metrics and data analyses.
* Establish research criteria for applications to support single source of truth.
* Prepare detailed narrative and/or statistical reports reflecting findings or conclusions from performed analyses and additional tasks as deemed necessary.
Standard work week is Monday through Friday. This position may be eligible to participate in the Department's pilot telework program, which offers eligible employees to work remotely for up to two (2) days per week, as approved by management.
SALARY: $85,535.88 - $121,891.47. A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, benefit leave, pension, supplemental pension plan, tax saving programs and paid holidays.
EDUCATION: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate to the position. Candidates with a degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics or Data Science are preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of full-time experience in a field appropriate to the position.
NOTE: A Doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for two (2) years of experience indicated above.
If you are qualified and interested, please submit the following documents by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024:
* Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
* Resume
* Proof of Degree (unofficial transcript reflecting the date the degree was awarded/conferred or copy of diploma)
Treasury Employment Recruiter
E-mail: EmploymentRecruiter@treas.nj.gov
(Please list “2024 – 112 – P – Research Scientist 2” in the Subject Line)
Submissions must be received in a timely to the email address listed above in order to be considered. Failure to submit all required documents may result in an ineligibility determination. Interviews will be granted on the basis of the resume.
SAME APPLICANTS: Candidates applying under the New Jersey “SAME” program, must include a Schedule A or B letter with other supporting documents (resume, proof of degree, etc) by the closing date. For more information, visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3.
NOTE FOR FOREIGN DEGREES: Degrees and/or transcripts issued by a college or university outside of the United States must be evaluated for accreditation by a reputable evaluation service at your expense. The evaluation must be included with your submission. Failure to submit the required evaluation may result in an ineligibility determination.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. For more information, visit: https://nj.gov/labor/lwdhome/njfirst/NJFirst.html.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: Veterans must provide proof of New Jersey Veteran’s Preference with their initial application by including a copy of their New Jersey Civil Service Commission Notification of Veteran’s Status. For more information, visit: http://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/veterans.
New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer
