Development Services Group, Inc Hiring for Research Analyst at Bethesda, MD Full Time

Development Services Group, Inc. (DSG), a national research firm, is seeking a Research Analyst to expand its Research and Evaluation Division. DSG conducts research and evaluation in juvenile justice, criminal justice, education, and domestic terrorism, with funding from a variety of Federal agencies.

DSG manages CrimeSolutions, an evidence assessment of justice programs and practices for the Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice. Along with our nationwide team of scholars, DSG reviews and assesses the evidence base of numerous interventions in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victimization for inclusion in this nationally recognized repository. In addition, DSG operates the Model Programs Guide (MPG), a comprehensive, searchable, user-friendly website on the full range of evidence-based programs that address at-risk youth.

The ideal candidate should have a background in juvenile justice, criminal justice, social sciences (e.g., sociology), program evaluation, and/or quantitative methods. Duties include conducting research literature reviews for evidence-based programs and practices, preparing research summaries, conducting statistical analyses, providing research support, and data entry. Research Analyst must possess a Ph.D. and 2–3 years of experience. Knowledge of survey methods, research design, statistics, and SPSS/STATA is required. Additional experience in behavioral health research a plus.

Excellent salary and benefits.

To apply for this position, please email your résumé and relevant writing sample to [email protected], attention Marcia Cohen, President.

Company Description

DSG is a woman-owned small business in downtown Bethesda, Maryland, that works extensively with federal, state, and local agencies, especially in health, justice, and other human services. We have special expertise and experience in assisting programs that address the health and behavioral needs of high-risk populations. We take pride in our work, and we are committed to making a difference in the work of our client agencies and the people they serve.

DSG offers outstanding technical and subject-matter competence in areas such as training, quantitative and qualitative research, evaluation systems development for government agencies, community planning, materials development, and information systems and Web development. DSG staff and consultants are experts in a wide range of scholarly disciplines, practice fields, and topical areas including, but not limited to, juvenile justice, criminal justice, minority health, corrections, systems improvement, substance abuse prevention, mental health, child welfare, behavioral research, education and schools, information sharing, software applications, and international development.

Our reputation for excellence is based on our exceptional performance. Going the extra mile to achieve clients’ goals, and solutions reflecting an in-depth understanding of clients’ needs are DSG hallmarks. We are known for high-quality, customized services and products; cost-effective programs; client-centered management; rigorous quality control; lasting, productive client relationships; and vital partnerships with public- and private-sector entities and stakeholder groups.

DSG is a woman-owned small business in downtown Bethesda, Maryland, that works extensively with federal, state, and local agencies, especially in health, justice, and other human services. We have special expertise and experience in assisting programs that address the health and behavioral needs of high-risk populations. We take pride in our work, and we are committed to making a difference in the work of our client agencies and the people they serve. DSG offers outstanding technical and subject-matter competence in areas such as training, quantitative and qualitative research, evaluation systems development for government agencies, community planning, materials development, and information systems and Web development. DSG staff and consultants are experts in a wide range of scholarly disciplines, practice fields, and topical areas including, but not limited to, juvenile justice, criminal justice, minority health, corrections, systems improvement, substance abuse prevention, mental health, child welfare, behavioral research, education and schools, information sharing, software applications, and international development. Our reputation for excellence is based on our exceptional performance. Going the extra mile to achieve clients’ goals, and solutions reflecting an in-depth understanding of clients’ needs are DSG hallmarks. We are known for high-quality, customized services and products; cost-effective programs; client-centered management; rigorous quality control; lasting, productive client relationships; and vital partnerships with public- and private-sector entities and stakeholder groups.