ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Address:

801 E Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034

Salary: $55,033.00 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 8/3/26

The Assessment Data and Analytics Specialist is responsible for the development, maintenance, and analysis of data systems supporting the statewide implementation of the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) within Assessment, Reentry, and Community Supervision and correctional complexes. The position serves as the primary steward of ORAS assessment data across all correctional complexes and Community Corrections Offices, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and accessibility of records within ACIS and related systems. Responsibilities include maintaining ORAS databases; developing reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for leadership; tracking statewide assessment completion and compliance rates across all ORAS tool types; and analyzing assessment outcomes, including supervision tier distributions, domain-change trends, recidivism indicators, and inter-rater reliability results. The position supports compliance with Department Orders and provides data analysis and reporting to support ORAS program evaluation, operational planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

-Build, maintain, and administer the statewide ORAS data infrastructure within ACIS and supplemental database systems; ensure accurate entry, storage, and retrieval of all ORAS assessment records (CSST, CST, PST, PIT, RT/SRT) across all 9 complexes and Community Corrections Offices; develop and enforce data entry standards and documentation protocols in alignment with DO 1007 and ACIS configuration requirements.
-Design, develop, and maintain recurring reports and dashboards for the Deputy Director, Reentry Manager, and senior leadership; produce monthly QC roll up reports aggregating CSST on-time rates, CST 45-60 day completion rates, RT/SRT completion, ACIS documentation accuracy, and override utilization by complex and CRO office; ensure reports are distributed by the 10th of each month.
-Track and monitor statewide ORAS completion rates and compliance metrics across all tool types and sites; identify sites with persistent fidelity deficiencies and escalate findings to the Reentry Manager and QC Coordinator; maintain the ORAS Master Compliance Tracker and Approval Request Tracker; support the QC team with data needed for corrective action planning per the Type 1/2/3 failure taxonomy.
-Analyze ORAS assessment outcomes to identify trends in supervision tier distribution, 7-domain CST profiles, domain-change triggers under DO 1007 §8.7.3, inter-rater reliability scores, and recidivism indicators; compile quarterly and annual outcome reports for presentation to the Director and Deputy Director; contribute data findings, and updates needed.
-Other duties as assigned are related to the assignment.

Knowledge of:
-Database management principles and relational data systems
-The Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) tool suite and associated scoring methodology
-ACIS/UCCI platform documentation and configuration standards
-Correctional policies DO 1001 and DO 1007
-Statistical analysis and data visualization methods
-Quality assurance and compliance monitoring frameworks
-Report writing and executive-level data presentation
-Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel; English grammar, spelling, and business correspondence; Arizona State government standards of conduct and data security requirements.

Skill in:
-Building and maintaining correctional data systems and compliance trackers
-Designing and producing dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for leadership audiences
-Extracting, compiling, analyzing, and synthesizing large datasets
-Identifying data trends and compliance gaps; preparing clear and accurate written reports and briefings
-Use of Microsoft Excel, Access, or comparable database tools
-ACIS data entry and retrieval
-Time management and managing multiple reporting deadlines simultaneously; attention to detail and maintaining data accuracy across high-volume records.

Ability to:
-Manage and maintain a statewide assessment database with a high degree of accuracy and integrity
-Analyze complex datasets and translate findings into actionable leadership reports
-Identify systemic compliance trends and escalate issues appropriately
-Establish and maintain effective working relationships with QC staff, supervisors, UCCI partners, and IT
-Work independently and prioritize competing data and reporting obligations
-Communicate data findings clearly in written and oral formats
-Work in a secure/correctional environment
-Maintain confidentiality of sensitive assessment and client records.

-Prefer two or more years of experience in data analysis, statistics, database administration, or program evaluation within a correctional, criminal justice, or public sector setting. Experience with ACIS, UCCI, or comparable correctional case management systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, data visualization tools. Familiarity with ORAS or other validated risk-needs-responsivity instruments.

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.

Requires possession of, and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.