Supervising Research Analyst

Salary : $97,281.60 - $131,081.60 Annually
Location : Orange County
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 8372SM-1025-057 (O)
Department: Probation
Opening Date: 10/31/2025
Closing Date: 11/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

CAREER DESCRIPTION
SUPERVISING RESEARCH ANALYST

(LAW ENFORCEMENT)
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is open to the public and will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days, closing on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list. This list will be used to fill current and future Supervising Research Analyst positions within the County of Orange. The current vacancy is within This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the County of Orange.

PROBATION DEPARTMENT
assists the criminal justice system in Orange County, California by making a safer Orange County through positive change. Under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer, the Probation Department is comprised of three bureaus: Adult Operations, Juvenile Operations and Operations Support. As a public safety agency, the Department serves the community using efficient and research supported corrections practices to reduce crime, assist the Courts in managing clients, promoting lawful and productive lifestyles, and assisting victims. You can learn more about the OC Probation Department by clicking

THE OPPORTUNITY
OC Probation is seeking a highly-skilled Supervising Research Analyst, who will supervise, coordinate, and design research and evaluation projects. The position will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing research-supported projects; designing and selecting analysis and data management methodologies; and generating reports with appropriate interpretation, findings, and recommendations for quality improvement. This position requires extensive research skills, knowledge of the unique limitations in conducting research on potentially vulnerable populations (including supervised adult and juvenile offenders), and a background in criminal justice.

The Supervising Research Analyst will be expected to:

• Supervise, train, assign projects, and conduct performance evaluations for all Research Analysts within the Probation Department
• Oversee Research Analyst and Senior Research Analyst research projects; write and approve evaluation plans, and develop business intelligence reports
• Represent the Probation Department in multi-agency collaborative programs with research components
• Conduct project management for new, high-profile, and/or major research projects, in addition to managing quality assurance of deliverables such as evaluation and statistical reports prior to release
• Act as data manager for key programs involving multiple agencies, and coordinate the collection of data for responses to Public Records Act requests (as applicable)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will have at least (5) five years of experience in conducting applied research, preferably in a criminal justice or social science setting, and will also possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, mathematics, sociology, psychology, or other related field. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of evaluation methods, research design, and statistical analysis, as well as the ability to organize statistical information at both the program and individual client levels.

In addition, the ideal candidate will possess extensive experience and/or knowledge in the following competencies:

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of and hands-on experience with complex statistical analysis, research design, and methods of organizing information into reports using tables, charts, and graphs
• Conduct complex professional/technical research and analysis, such as descriptive and inferential statistics, including probability theory, sampling techniques, statistical correlation, frequency distribution, reliability and variability criteria, and regression analysis
• Manage large quantities of data and multi-level outcomes across diverse programs with attention to detail regarding data accuracy, quality, and integrity
• Analyze, interpret, and report program/participant data for various audiences
• Methods of data extraction, quality assurance, and management
• OC Probation's Integrated Case Management System (ICMS), including underlying tables
• Evidence-based practices as they relate to criminal justice
• Utilize SPSS or other statistical software to perform complex statistical analysis
• Utilize the following software applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Power BI, ArcGIS, and Microsoft SQL Server
• Knowledge of current Federal, State, and local legislation, policies, regulations, and issues that pertain to the Probation department

SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Providing technical guidance to support staff in conducting statistical analysis and reporting
• Holding self and staff accountable for high-quality and timely work
• Applying a comprehensive perspective in order to achieve division goals and objectives
• Identifying team roles and taking responsibility for appropriate staffing and staffing duties under minimal direction
• Acting as a lead to staff, projects, and/or workgroups with a high degree of self-motivation
• Supervising, training, and evaluating the performance of subordinate staff
• Working independently with minimal supervision

PROBLEM SOLVING & ANALYTICAL SKILLS

• Detecting, analyzing, and resolving issues in a timely manner, using good judgment, technical expertise, and decision-making skills, while dealing with changing priorities
• Balancing a large number of projects and consistently delivering timely and accurate results while addressing changing priorities
• Selecting appropriate performance measures and outcomes to track and measure results
• Developing and proposing solutions and implementing practices that meet business needs
• Demonstrates good judgment; accurately defines problems/issues, and evaluates and recommends solutions

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Communicates and interacts clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of staff
• Builds and maintains productive relationships with various levels of management, peers, and staff
• Disseminates information in a logical, clear, and concise manner to explain research methodologies to various types of audiences

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Supervising Research Analyst classification.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
The Probation Department requires that all candidates undergo an extensive background investigation process to the satisfaction of the Department. Candidates must successfully clear prior to the start of their employment. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of the background investigation.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify the most qualified applicants. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process. Completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the County may be required.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications and supplemental responses to identify candidates with qualities that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates who meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step. Resumes will not be accepted and/or screened in lieu of applications during the application screening step; therefore, you will need to demonstrate your qualifications on your application.

Application Appraisal Panel | Application Rating (Weighted 100%)
An Application Appraisal Panel (AAP) of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen and evaluate all application materials for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to provide detailed and thorough evidence of your qualifications. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All applicants will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Email Notification
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

Frequently Asked Questions
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Aerie de la Cruzat (714) 645-7051 or patricia.delacruz@prob.ocgov.com
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
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You are required to provide full and complete responses to the questions asked. The information you provide will be evaluated and rated to determine your qualifications, so please be descriptive in your responses. Failure to do so will result in an automatic "disqualification." Incomplete information will result in a lower score. NOTE: Responses of "See Resume" or copy and paste of work experience are not a qualifying response and will not be scored.Supplemental questions are designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. Your qualifications for this position will be rated based on the information that you supply. Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate questions. I have read and understand the importance on answering the following questions.

• Yes, I understand

02

Which of the following options best describes your research analyst experience that qualifies you for this position?

• At least one (1) year of experience in the Orange County Class of Senior Research Analyst.
• At least two (2) years of experience in the Orange County Class of Research Analyst.
• At least four (4) years of experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge and abilities and a master's degree from an accredited college or university in a field such as Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Public Health, Criminal Justice, Urban Planning, Economics, or a similar field of study that includes graduate-level coursework in research methods, statistical analysis, or research design.
• At least five (5) years of experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge and abilities and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field such as Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Public Health, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Urban Planning, Economics, or a closely related field that includes coursework in research methods, statistical analysis, program evaluation, or quantitative or qualitative research design.
• None of the above.

03

For the option you selected above for Question #2, please describe your education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. If you are using education as a substitute, please detail which course(s) you are utilizing and what knowledge you have gained that is applicable for this position.
04

What is your highest level of education completed in Criminal Justice, Statistics, Mathematics, or any Behavioral/Social Science related field? NOTE: Unofficial school transcripts must be attached to your application.

• Doctorate
• Master's
• Bachelor's
• None of the above.

05

Describe your knowledge and experience in detail in conducting research and program evaluation in criminal justice or related social science areas. Cite examples and be specific about your role and responsibilities and provide the number of years' experience for each example.
06

Please describe your experience in working collaboratively with program and operations staff to design and carry out research evaluations in a lead capacity. In your response, indicate what the program goal was and give examples of the types of activities you carried out with the program staff.
07

Please describe your experience training subordinate staff in research and analytical methods, reviewing their work in progress, as well as their finished work for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to professional standards.
08

Describe your level of proficiency with statistical software programs, such as, SPSS/SAS, Power BI, GIS, SQL, MS Access. Include the number of years of experience with each database/software program, and the types of analyses you have performed.
09

I understand that as part of the selection process for positions within the County of Orange Probation Department, I will be required to undergo an extensive background investigation including but not limited to; Contacting my current and/or previous employers, reference checks, criminal searches, verification of credentials, review of credit history, and review of all previous law enforcement applications and/or backgrounds. Any falsification of information or failure to meet the standards listed above will result in my disqualification. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the information listed above.

• Yes
• No

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