Programs Researcher and Data Visualization Specialist
Apply NowCompany: State of Colorado
Location: Denver, CO 80226
Description:
Salary : $67,668.00 - $99,960.00 Annually
Location : Lakewood, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: RAA DCJ 276 3/2025
Department: Department of Public Safety
Division: Division of Criminal Justice
Opening Date: 03/04/2025
Closing Date: 3/14/2025 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 700 Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80215
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Stefania Chis, 720-498-1815, email: stefania.chis@state.co.us
Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
This position is open to Colorado residents only.
An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.
Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.
Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.
Our Core Values - Unity, Honor, Service
Visitour website to learn more about the work we do to keep Colorado safe!
CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our
CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer.
At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!
Careers with a purpose:
If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!
We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.
You'll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!
When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.
Unmatched Benefits:
We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training, and professional development opportunities!
Did you know that only 15% of employers offer a defined contribution plan? CDPS offers unmatched retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans.
The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation, sick leave, and wellness days.
Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
Additional benefits we offer include free ECO passes for qualifying State employees within the RTD service area, and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
Description of Job
ABOUT THE WORK UNITS
The Office of Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management Unit (ODVSOM) exists to perform all tasks related to the administration of the Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) and the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board (DVOMB), including serving as the central repository for information concerning all aspects of program administration and compliance and ensuring compliance with the statutory mandates of these programs. Each of the Boards is charged with multiple duties related to setting state-wide standards for the comprehensive evaluation, treatment and continued monitoring of convicted domestic violence and sex offenders. Work is accomplished through the development of public policy in a collaborative environment that is inclusive of criminal justice agencies, mental health professionals, crime victim serving agencies, human services agencies and other professionals and stakeholder groups. The work is based upon research, policy and practice that are evolving in nature.Each of the Boards is charged with a wide range of duties related to the comprehensive evaluation, treatment and continued monitoring of convicted domestic violence and sex offenders. This body of work is based upon national and local research and promising practices that are evolving in nature. Tasks are accomplished by the development of public policy in a collaborative environment that includes criminal justice agencies, mental health treatment professionals, crime victim service agencies, human service agencies and other allied professionals. The unit collects, analyzes, produces and disseminates standards, policies and information concerning domestic violence and sex offense specific treatment and containment. These efforts assist the General Assembly, the Governor's office, and other state and local agencies, in order to enhance the quality of criminal justice efforts to ensure public safety statewide.
The Office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (OMMIR) was established in 2022 through Senate Bill 22-150 and exists to serve as a liaison on behalf of the indigenous community on issues related to missing or murdered indigenous relatives. To achieve this goal, the unit conducts the following statewide activities: Develops and enhances partnerships with Tribal Law Enforcement and communities; Collaborates with any relevant entities, including the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs, federally recognized tribes, indigenous-led organizations, tribal and local law enforcement agencies, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the Colorado State Patrol; Staffing and support of the Community Volunteer Advisory Board; Provides information to families on how to report a missing or murdered loved one; Collaborates with state and local partners to develop training and education. Helps connect families with resources; Reporting out and responding to questions from the legislature and the general public.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position will work within a hybrid model of home and office.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The position provides research and evaluation support to the Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (OMMIR) and the Office of Domestic Violence Offender and Sex Offender Management units to improve the quality and availability of criminal justice services in Colorado and to communicate the role of victims services in Colorado.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Writes reports and is responsible for creating and maintaining data-tracking systems. Creates baseline metrics and information in support of the OMMIR and ODVSOM.
Executes completion of required required periodic reports and enhancing tracking of program data. This position would provide guidance on updates to current data measures to better capture the programmatic data.
Creates visualizations to share data internally and externally.
The position will work with the staff from the OMMIR and ODVSOM to implement proposed changes.
Collaborates with the staff and supervisors to obtain and create data visualizations that are useful, easy to grasp, and can be repurposed for internal and external presentations. This includes creating graphics to be included in legislative reports, dashboards on public facing websites, and other data requests. Assists any other evaluation and/or research related.
Conduct literature reviews on best practices in domestic violence/sex offender treatment and management, as well as on best practices from other states.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Six (six) years of professional experience in conducting data analysis, writing comprehensive reports, and data visualization.
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field AND two (2) years of full-time professional in conducting data analysis, writing comprehensive reports, and data visualization.
OR
A Master's degree from an accredited college or institution in any field AND one (1) year of professional in conducting data analysis, writing comprehensive reports, and data visualization.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
APPEAL RIGHTS
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at A standard appeal form is available at: If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
NOTIFICATIONS
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "" and "" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Christine Moreno, christine.moreno
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION
For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view this
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Please describe your experience in collecting, analyzing and presenting data. Please provide an example of data visualization work product.
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Positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety require a comprehensive background examination including a fingerprint based criminal history check and polygraph. Are you willing to participate in this process as a condition of employment?
Required Question
Location : Lakewood, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: RAA DCJ 276 3/2025
Department: Department of Public Safety
Division: Division of Criminal Justice
Opening Date: 03/04/2025
Closing Date: 3/14/2025 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 700 Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80215
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Stefania Chis, 720-498-1815, email: stefania.chis@state.co.us
Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
This position is open to Colorado residents only.
An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.
Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.
Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.
Our Core Values - Unity, Honor, Service
Visitour website to learn more about the work we do to keep Colorado safe!
CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our
CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer.
At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!
Careers with a purpose:
If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!
We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.
You'll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!
When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.
Unmatched Benefits:
We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training, and professional development opportunities!
Did you know that only 15% of employers offer a defined contribution plan? CDPS offers unmatched retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans.
The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation, sick leave, and wellness days.
Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
Additional benefits we offer include free ECO passes for qualifying State employees within the RTD service area, and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
Description of Job
ABOUT THE WORK UNITS
The Office of Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management Unit (ODVSOM) exists to perform all tasks related to the administration of the Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) and the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board (DVOMB), including serving as the central repository for information concerning all aspects of program administration and compliance and ensuring compliance with the statutory mandates of these programs. Each of the Boards is charged with multiple duties related to setting state-wide standards for the comprehensive evaluation, treatment and continued monitoring of convicted domestic violence and sex offenders. Work is accomplished through the development of public policy in a collaborative environment that is inclusive of criminal justice agencies, mental health professionals, crime victim serving agencies, human services agencies and other professionals and stakeholder groups. The work is based upon research, policy and practice that are evolving in nature.Each of the Boards is charged with a wide range of duties related to the comprehensive evaluation, treatment and continued monitoring of convicted domestic violence and sex offenders. This body of work is based upon national and local research and promising practices that are evolving in nature. Tasks are accomplished by the development of public policy in a collaborative environment that includes criminal justice agencies, mental health treatment professionals, crime victim service agencies, human service agencies and other allied professionals. The unit collects, analyzes, produces and disseminates standards, policies and information concerning domestic violence and sex offense specific treatment and containment. These efforts assist the General Assembly, the Governor's office, and other state and local agencies, in order to enhance the quality of criminal justice efforts to ensure public safety statewide.
The Office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (OMMIR) was established in 2022 through Senate Bill 22-150 and exists to serve as a liaison on behalf of the indigenous community on issues related to missing or murdered indigenous relatives. To achieve this goal, the unit conducts the following statewide activities: Develops and enhances partnerships with Tribal Law Enforcement and communities; Collaborates with any relevant entities, including the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs, federally recognized tribes, indigenous-led organizations, tribal and local law enforcement agencies, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the Colorado State Patrol; Staffing and support of the Community Volunteer Advisory Board; Provides information to families on how to report a missing or murdered loved one; Collaborates with state and local partners to develop training and education. Helps connect families with resources; Reporting out and responding to questions from the legislature and the general public.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position will work within a hybrid model of home and office.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The position provides research and evaluation support to the Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (OMMIR) and the Office of Domestic Violence Offender and Sex Offender Management units to improve the quality and availability of criminal justice services in Colorado and to communicate the role of victims services in Colorado.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Writes reports and is responsible for creating and maintaining data-tracking systems. Creates baseline metrics and information in support of the OMMIR and ODVSOM.
Executes completion of required required periodic reports and enhancing tracking of program data. This position would provide guidance on updates to current data measures to better capture the programmatic data.
Creates visualizations to share data internally and externally.
The position will work with the staff from the OMMIR and ODVSOM to implement proposed changes.
Collaborates with the staff and supervisors to obtain and create data visualizations that are useful, easy to grasp, and can be repurposed for internal and external presentations. This includes creating graphics to be included in legislative reports, dashboards on public facing websites, and other data requests. Assists any other evaluation and/or research related.
Conduct literature reviews on best practices in domestic violence/sex offender treatment and management, as well as on best practices from other states.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Six (six) years of professional experience in conducting data analysis, writing comprehensive reports, and data visualization.
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field AND two (2) years of full-time professional in conducting data analysis, writing comprehensive reports, and data visualization.
OR
A Master's degree from an accredited college or institution in any field AND one (1) year of professional in conducting data analysis, writing comprehensive reports, and data visualization.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Excellent reasoning and analytical and problem-solving skills; Detail-oriented and highly accurate;
- Collaboration - Professional, enthusiastic, positive attitude, able to collaborate, communicate and cooperate with multiple cross-functional partners.
- Execute good judgment and acumen in solving problems. Building strong working relationships and responding to the needs of partners and stakeholders.
- Ability to work and successfully navigate in a highly politically charged environment at times; ability to maintain relationships.
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
- Experience with data analysis tools: R or SPSS
- Experience using Tableau
- Project Management experience
- State experience
- Experience in the Public Health field
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search and a reference check.
APPEAL RIGHTS
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at A standard appeal form is available at: If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
NOTIFICATIONS
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "" and "" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Christine Moreno, christine.moreno
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION
- Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may notbe solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
- All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
- Comparative Analysis Steps may include:
- Structured application review by a panel of SMEs.
- Written sample of previous work.
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Please describe your experience in collecting, analyzing and presenting data. Please provide an example of data visualization work product.
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Positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety require a comprehensive background examination including a fingerprint based criminal history check and polygraph. Are you willing to participate in this process as a condition of employment?
- Yes
- No
Required Question