JOB
Working as a part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, this role conducts exploratory and evaluative data analysis, designs and implements program evaluations, and builds dashboards and reports that support decision makers to improve services and systems in the criminal justice system. This role is part of the Data, Research, and Planning (DRP) division in the Innovative Justice and Program Analysis (IJPA) department in Travis County and is funded through September 2026 with the potential to be extended. What is your role? As a Senior Planner, you will be part of the Data Research and Planning division (DRP) within the Innovative Justice and Program Analysis (IJPA) department, and report to the Senior Program Manager for DRP. Part of a larger, collaborative team, you will be involved in a variety of different data and research related tasks that are designed to inform the Commissioners Court and other justice system stakeholders to make data informed decisions. A typical day in this role varies considerably and may include querying and analyzing data, creating data visuals, building dashboards, or providing technical assistance on data governance and quality improvements. You will work with a variety of stakeholders in the justice system, including the County and District Attorney’s Offices, Sheriff’s Office, Pretrial Services, local mental health authority, Commissioners Court, Clerk’s Office, Court Administration, community advocacy groups, and many more. This position is currently hybrid, requiring a flexible schedule to meet department needs. In-person vs remote schedule balance varies weekly based on project needs but generally averages one to two in-person days per week. IJPA’s offices are in downtown Austin, but in-person activities may be required at different county and community locations to accommodate specific data collection or reporting requirements. This is a Special Project Worker position that is funded through 9/30/26 with the potential for further funding
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Research and Analytics: Advanced research methodology and statistics knowledge, being able to independently develop, design, and implement appropriate methodological approaches for data acquisition, modeling, and analysis to address specific learning, evaluation, and research questions. Strong skills and experience using a variety of tools and languages for querying and analyzing data (e.g. R, Python, SQL), as well as excel Experience working with large administrative datasets Experience working with sensitive data (e.g. HIPAA, CJIS) and knowledge of ethics in research Data Management and Technical Assistance: Assist with data governance and quality initiatives, and support continuous improvement of data processes and reporting Catalogs existing data sources and contributes to metadata documentation Provides feedback to team and collaborator data products and outputs Performs initial data cleaning and compilation Leverages strong understanding of full data product and data management lifecycle Collaboration on contextual and primary insights gathering to support end-users of data products Identifies opportunities to increase data quality and data use, including automation and data entry procedural training Ability to quickly adapt and learn new domain areas and data sets to support analysis and reporting Reporting and Dissemination: Ability to synthesize and translate analytical findings into clear, actionable reports and communication tools (e.g. slide presentations, long and short form reporting) Demonstratable experience with Power BI and similar data visualization tools Experience developing and maintaining dashboards that are accessible to multiple audiences Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data and reporting needs
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 5–20 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, occasional indoor/outdoor activities, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions.Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday. Location: 700 Lavaca, Suite 1530 Austin, Texas 78701Department: Innovative Justice & Program AnalysisCriminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.For updates or questions on this position, contact:
[email protected] job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
