Demographic and Planning Projections Expert

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboratively work with integrated teams of architects, engineers, and specialty consultants
• Collect, clean, and validate diverse datasets from various public & private sources
• Develop and refine statistical models to forecast future educational & secure treatment populations
• Incorporate factors such as demographics, crime rates, sentencing guidelines, and release rates into projections
• Analyze historical enrollment, caseload data, including case types, dispositions, and processing times
• Identify trends, patterns, and correlations within the education & justice system data
• Create clear and informative visualizations to communicate findings effectively
• Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing findings, trends, and recommendations
• Present insights to stakeholders, including policymakers and administrators
• Develop and implement statistical models to predict future court caseloads & enrollment rates
• Consider factors such as population growth, economic conditions, and legislative changes
• Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of forecasts through statistical analysis
• Support facility planning teams with data-driven decision-making tools
• Contribute to research initiatives and thought leadership in education and justice facility planning
• Conduct post-occupancy evaluations to validate projection accuracy
• Mentor team members on data analysis and projection methodologies
• Support cost estimation through accurate population and spatial need assessments

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, data science, economics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, population projections, or demographic forecasting
• Knowledge of statistical software (e.g., R, Python, SAS)
• Experience with data mining techniques and predictive modeling
• Experience with public sector projects and stakeholder engagement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills

Nice to Have

• Actuary
• Master's degree in statistics, data science, economics, or related field
• Experience with geographic information systems (GIS)
• Knowledge of specific correctional data systems and reporting standards
• Familiarity with data privacy and security best practices
• Experience with legal databases and case management systems
• Professional certification in data analysis or related field
• Background in criminal justice or public policy
• Strong understanding of criminal justice systems and incarceration trends, court systems and caseload analysis methodologies, and relevant policy factors affecting justice populations
• Familiarity with facility planning principles
• Knowledge of justice system operations and procedures
• Experience with secure facility needs assessment
• Understanding of behavioral health impacts on justice populations
• Research experience in justice system trends
• Publication history in relevant professional journals
• Experience with grant writing and funding applications
• Professional affiliation with criminal justice or data science organizations

Qualifications

• Educational background as specified in requirements

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs
• Flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off
• 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities
• Compensation based on location, experience, and skills