Research Analyst II (NCS) - Circuit Court for Baltimore City

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

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Job Summary

The Research Analyst II is a professional research role supporting the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. This position plays a critical role in policy evaluation and business process improvement by collecting, analyzing, and reporting on operational and case data to support data-informed decision-making. The Analyst will work collaboratively with judicial officers, court staff, and administrators to enhance court performance, evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services, and ensure efficient use of court resources. The incumbent will report to the Court Administrator.

Essential Functions

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, criminal justice, data science, statistics, or a related field. Demonstrate experience in research, data analysis, or performance evaluation in a professional setting. Strong proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, statistical software such as SPSS, R, or SAS).

Preferred: Master’s degree in statistical analysis, public administration, law, court administration, or a related discipline. Familiarity with court case management systems (preferably Odyssey) and Maryland judicial procedures. Experience in a public sector, court, or legal environment. Knowledge of judicial statutory state time standards and judicial performance metrics.

AND

Experience: Training in the use of legal research software. Experience in a public sector, court, or legal environment. Knowledge of judicial statutory state time standards and judicial performance metrics.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-month mandatory probation.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

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