John Markovic

About John Markovic

Experienced applied researcher, geographic information system (GIS) analyst, and program manager with an emphasis on cartography, other visual methods of data analysis, crime analysis, and data quality assurance. Understands and applies parametric and non-parametric statistical tests for hypothesis testing as well as the use of exploratory data analysis for hypothesis generation and model specification. Have applied these deductive and inductive research approaches across a variety of criminal justice, public safety, and social science domains. Knowledgeable and experienced in using primary and secondary/administrative data sources to perform objective, verifiable, and replicable program research and evaluation, including quasi-experimental, longitudinal, survey, case study, and event history approaches. Specific research topic areas include place-based, person-based, and ecological risk assessments; strategic allocation of operational resources and capabilities to areas of need (though use of GIS); public health approaches to violence (applications of epidemiology); systems approaches; social network analysis; interdisciplinary approaches to research, evaluation, and problem-solving; and recidivism studies. Extensive experience as a grant writer, grant reviewer, and contributor to the development of federal government grant solicitation and application programs. KEY SKILLS & ABILITIES: Ability to convey complex concepts and ideas to lay audiences, non-technical managers, and policy-focused practitioners through combination of effective narratives, innovative data visualizations, and compelling practical examples. Skilled and grounded in interdisciplinary collaborations, including a lead role in the development of cross-jurisdictional crime mapping web application for New York State. Provided training in crime mapping, crime analysis, and secondary data analysis to national and international audiences.

Experience

1. Senior Policy Advisor

   U.S. Department Of Justice

   Oct 2016 — Present

   Senior Policy Advisor responsible for grant-related policy development and management in the areas of justice information sharing, body-worn cameras, crime analysis, information technology systems integration, and violence reduction.

Education

• Northern Illinois University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology / Criminal Justice

  1975 — 1979

• University of Illinois Chicago

  MA, Criminal Justice

  1981 — 1983