Policy Analyst, Justice Counts (Remote or Hybrid)

Who we are:

The Council of State Governments 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'll You'll fit in:

Justice Counts is a national, consensus-building initiative designed to help policymakers use criminal justice data to make better decisions that are more timely, less disjointed, and as useful as possible. Our unparalleled coalition of partners and advisors is urging leaders across the country to measure what matters and meet this moment with data-driven decisions. The policy analyst will join the team to achieve Justice Counts participation by 65 percent of all criminal justice agencies across the country. This work involves identifying key contacts, coordinating and conducting outreach, and signing on new states and agencies to adopt Justice Counts. Core responsibilities include deploying organizing strategies to build relationships with criminal justice leaders, implementing strong follow-up and follow-through with local Justice Counts requests for presentations and on-site outreach, and coordinating with other Justice Counts teams to ensure a seamless handoff from the recruitment phase to implementation and data publishing.