Analysis, Research & External Affairs (AREA) Director Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Analysis, Research & External Affairs (AREA) Director 
Salary $73,096.00 – $142,538.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05529 Department Dept of Public Safety Division Juvenile Justice Opening Date 04/24/2025 Closing Date 5/8/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Policy Development Manager Position Number 60001952 Salary Grade

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Description of Work We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping at-risk youth. We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina’s Youth and Families! This position is located at DPS Juvenile Justice – Central Office, in Raleigh (Wake County), NC. This position plans, directs, coordinates, implements, evaluates, and offers continuous quality improvements in the areas of: Policy and Learning Management System (LMS) reporting, Grants Administration and Strategic Planning, Data/Research/Fiscal Analysis, External Affairs and

NC S.A.F.E.

(Secure All Firearms Effectively awareness campaign), Juvenile Records, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), and internal communications functions of the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. This position collects information from experts to meet a need or request, performs data analysis, consults multi-system reports on all juvenile justice operations, and composes responses to stakeholders in a consistent, transparent, professional, and well-informed manner. Furthermore, this position advances the Division’s strategic direction by writing, editing, and continuously improving Division messaging that directs services, effort, and resources towards mission fulfillment and requests through expansion budget processes, resources to improve operations and outcomes.

Analysis Research and External Affairs:

The primary purpose of the Analysis, Research, and External Affairs section is to create unified messages for the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention through communication to staff, stakeholders, partners, and the public such that budget priorities, grants and research, policy and special projects are effectively directed towards the same goals and outcomes. External affairs within the section ensures like communication to state legislators, local leaders and stakeholders, and NC General Assembly support staff. This section performs or facilitates analysis of programs, services, and policies; creates strategic partnerships with educational and research entities; creates and trains staff and stakeholders on business analytic resources; and produces or coordinates JJDP legislative reports and research briefs. This section coordinates Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) program activities and manages juvenile records requests.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position, Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM. Occasional overnight travel, travel to facilities across the state, which may sometimes include weekend travel. We offer great Benefits!
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here

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Division of Juvenile Justice:

The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina’s youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. To learn more about Juvenile Justice, please go to this LINK. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are

REQUIRED

to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resources [Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.] To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following

KSAs:

• Experience developing and refining policies, publications, speeches, and reports with a high degree of clarity, accuracy, and strategic alignment.
• Experience convening cross-sector experts and facilitating collaborative decision-making, managing complex projects, supporting IT needs, and translating outcomes into actionable plans and written deliverables.
• Experience communicating complex and technical information across a range of audiences, including executive leadership, legislative and judicial stakeholders, and frontline staff.
• Experience applying statistical and analytical methodologies to inform policy decisions and evaluate initiatives.
• Experience leading large-scale, multi-agency initiatives with statewide impact, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and sustained outcomes.

Management Preferences:

These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

• Experience referencing numerous resources and conducting data analysis to provide precise, informed, policy and research analysis.
• Working knowledge of North Carolina’s human resources, administration and fiscal policies and practices, including purchasing, budgeting, and accounting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of North Carolina’s juvenile justice initiatives and systems, including facility operations, court services, community programs, and administrative infrastructure.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Master’s degree related to the program assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in policy development and implementation;
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Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience in policy development and implementation;
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an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. Transcripts Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.
Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members. Military Experience Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge – Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
Applicants seeking

National Guard Preference:

A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.” PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.