Juvenile Justice Subject Matter Expert

Company: KMRG, LLC
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

ROLEWe are seeking an experienced Juvenile Justice Subject Matter Expert to support the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) in its mission to monitor and improve state compliance with the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act. Your responsibilities will center on providing subject matter expertise and strategic oversight to advance compliance auditing, data analysis, and technical assistance efforts related to juvenile justice programs.This is a part-time, remote opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, a range of benefits, and job stability and security.Apply today!RESPONSIBILITIESI. Subject Matter Expertise

• Serve as subject matter expert on tasks related to compliance monitoring, data analysis, and juvenile justice policy
• Provide subject matter expertise in areas including statistical data collection and analysis, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act core requirements, juvenile and adult correctional facilities, performance audits, and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in the core requirements of the JJDP Act
• Conduct performance audits in accordance with GAGAS
• Independently execute technical assignments within defined scope areasII. Audit Execution & Support
• Assist in carrying out on-site performance audits of state compliance monitoring systems
• Deliver supportive services throughout the audit process, including during site visits
• Provide post-audit support in preparing reports that document OJJDP's audit findings
• Assist OJJDP staff in drafting audit reports and summarizing key observationsIII. Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Provide expertise to OJJDP in conducting analysis of annual core requirements data submitted by states
• Support OJJDP in using data analysis to conduct risk analysis and assessment
• Assist in applying data findings to aggregate reporting needs
• Contribute to internal OJJDP processes through the interpretation of state-submitted compliance dataIV. Compliance Reporting System Support
• Provide expertise to OJJDP in enhancing the online core requirements compliance reporting system
• Assist OJJDP in maintaining and refining the compliance reporting system's functionality
• Offer guidance on the implementation of system improvementsV. User Support & Technical Assistance
• Guide system users during reporting and submission periods
• Serve in a helpdesk capacity to address user questions and concerns
• Facilitate updates to technical assistance materials for system users
• Revise resource documents to support user understanding and navigation
• Support the planning and delivery of training and technical assistance (TTA) to OJJDP stakeholdersVI. Post-Audit Coordination
• Track the resolution of audit findings and monitor follow-up actions
• Coordinate with states to collect responses and supporting documentation
• Ensure timely closure of outstanding audit recommendations and deliverablesKNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
• Knowledge of juvenile justice or related programming
• Knowledge of the core requirements of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and performance audit protocols
• Ability to manage audit planning, logistics, and documentation in coordination with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to translate complex information from diverse sources into relevant, digestible communications and resources
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsBACKGROUND
• Experience with training and technical assistance programs is required
• Experience in statistical data collection, analysis methods, and interpretation of findings preferredEDUCATIONThe ideal candidate must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:
• Master's degree and at least 5 years of experience in social science or a similar discipline
• Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in social science or a similar disciplineLOCATION
• RemoteCLEARANCE
• U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal governmentCLIENT
• Department of JusticeTRAVEL
• Travel is requiredWORK HOURS
• Flexible on hours and daysEMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
• Employment Classification Eligibility - ExemptRELOCATION
• Not eligible for relocation benefitsKMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.
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