Associate Technical Project Manager (Remote or Hybrid)

CSG Justice Center

Associate Technical Project Manager

Who we are:

The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center works across the country to develop research-driven strategies to increase public safety and strengthen communities. To further this mission, we work with partners inside and outside of government to reduce crime and incarceration among youth and adults in contact with the justice system. We bring people from diverse systems and perspectives together to improve policy and practice. And we transform data and research findings into meaningful insights for decision-makers.

We're focused on three strategic goals:

• Break the cycle of incarceration.
• Advance health, opportunity, and equity.
• Use data to improve safety and justice.

When you join the CSG Justice Center, you join an organization that is uniquely positioned to cultivate innovation and drive data-driven reform nationally. We have over 170 employees based in more than 30 states who have decades of experience working in and with criminal, juvenile, and Tribal justice agencies. We have provided housing, mental health, and addiction services; served as educators and in workforce development agencies; and supported victims and survivors of crime. We have served governors, state legislators, and members of Congress on both sides of the political spectrum. What binds us together is a shared commitment to our mission; to one another; to a common set of values; and to the national, bipartisan advisory board that guides our work.

Learn more about careers at the CSG Justice Center.

How you'll fit in:

The technical project manager will support efforts to develop and implement technical and analytic deliverables related to criminal justice system data and reporting to improve policymakers' ability to access, understand, compare, and utilize key public safety data. The position will involve coordinating project tasks, contributing to the Justice Counts national initiative, communicating with both technical and non-technical CSG Justice Center staff, partners, contractors, and stakeholders, and assisting in planning and monitoring research staff assignments throughout a project life cycle.

What you'll do:

Specific responsibilities of the technical project manager include the following:

• Collaborate on, advocate for, and help implement technical and programmatic solutions.
• Develop a clear understanding of project requirements.
• Coordinate and maintain oversight of cost, scope, performance, and schedule through the delivery of initiatives and products.
• Evaluate technical proposals for feasibility.
• Plan and coordinate research and analytic activities.
• Contribute to defining requirements, concepts of operation, and team structures.
• Tailor and apply program management processes across the research division.
• Analyze and understand multiple complex data sources.
• Work with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams, along with policy analysts, to communicate and assign deliverables to research staff.
• Schedule and facilitate regular team meetings in collaboration with research division leadership.
• Work across multiple projects and teams simultaneously.

What you'll bring:

• Ability to interact effectively with diverse people in different contexts and foster equity and inclusion through self-awareness, cultural sensitivity, and valuing others
• Dedication to public service with an unfailing commitment to act with civility, be nonpartisan in performing CSG Justice Center duties, and be a responsible steward of member and donor funds
• A bachelor's degree in the field of business analytics, criminal justice, social science, public policy, or public administration
• Five years of project management experience, or an equivalent combination of professional, internship, applied, or educational experience
• Project management certification (PMP, CSM, etc.) preferred
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate, assign tasks, and manage timelines to ensure project completion
• Skilled in utilizing project management tools, such as Asana and Jira
• Knowledgeable in programming languages like JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, or R
• Experienced with version control software, including GitHub
• Competent in applying quality assurance techniques and ensuring reproducible research processes
• Strong research, writing, and editing capabilities
• Reliable and secure internet/data connection and flexibility for using a personal device for internet connectivity during business travel. A cost offset is provided by CSG

How you apply:

If you're interested in helping us drive change across the country, you should upload the following elements with your application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume

We will consider all paid and unpaid experience relevant to this position, including internships, fellowships, and volunteer activities.

CSG believes that pay equity and pay transparency advance workplace fairness. Compensation will be equitable and based on experience and geography. The salary range for this position is $72,500 - $107,500. Salary ranges are subject to change based on work location and market conditions.

Our organization offers flexibility in work arrangements, allowing for remote work or a hybrid model. Candidates residing in the NYC metropolitan area will be considered for hybrid model employment.

To learn more about careers at the CSG Justice Center, and about our comprehensive benefit offerings, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, PSLF eligibility and more, please visit our website here.

We welcome and value diversity in our staff, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, educational attainment, disability, protected veteran status, and personal experience with the criminal justice system.

CSG is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. CSG participates in E-Verify.