State of Connecticut Executive Branch

In the Division of Criminal Justice, this class is accountable for directing the operations of the Research and Planning Division.

Directs staff and operations of division; coordinates, plans and manages division activities; formulates unit and division goals and objectives; collects and analyzes prosecutorial data against established benchmarks; converts performance data into customized reports for review by The Chief States Attorney and the Office of Policy and Management; assists in developing division budget; maintains contact with individuals both within and outside of division who might impact on program activities; assists in development of agency policies and procedures and drafting of statutes and regulations; directs investigation and recommendation of new management information systems; directs design, development and operation of appropriate agency databases; coordinates information gathering activities with other public and private sector agencies; directs development of agency management systems to provide more effective functioning; directs complex research and planning activities; participates in total quality management and/or improvement activities; prepares comprehensive reports; may direct preparation of department strategic plan; may direct development and maintenance of performance measures and standards for all departmental functional units; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations applicable to agency; considerable knowledge of policies, procedures and/or operations applicable to agency; considerable knowledge of methods of research design, statistical analysis and database management; considerable knowledge of principles and practices of business and public administration including organization and administration, planning and budgeting, management systems research and development, information systems and policy development; considerable ability to interpret legislation and determine its impact on agency operations and/or the state; considerable ability to analyze organizational problems, design and conduct studies and determine effective solutions; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communications skills.

Nine (9) years of professional experience in management analysis, systems analysis, planning, research or a related field.

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. 

2. A Master's degree in research, statistics, economics or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.