Contracts Supervisor (Fiscal Supervisor)

Overview

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Contracts Supervisor (Fiscal Supervisor) in the Facilities Contracts unit of the Branch Accounting and Procurement office.

Under the general direction of Procurement’s Contracts Manager, the Fiscal Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the Facilities Contracts unit, supervises assigned staff, and performs the unit’s most complex and specialized procurement and contracting activities. The position plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates staff work; recommends personnel selections; provides training and professional development; conducts performance evaluations; and develops and implements operating policies, procedures, business processes, and standards to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and policies. The Fiscal Supervisor coordinates complex projects and business initiatives; oversees solicitations and contract negotiations; develops and conducts meetings, presentations, and stakeholder training; and researches industry standards, best practices, and regulatory developments to recommend and implement improvements. The position also provides technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders, resolves complex contracting matters, and exercises limited signature authority for designated contract activities.

The Judicial Council 
The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council’s staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California’s most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance, including substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, student loan forgiveness as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days per week, based on their office leader’s direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Council’s Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee’s primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location.

Responsibilities

• Provides for or supervises the drafting, issuance, and termination of master agreements, standard agreements, design build agreements, ordering documents, construction change orders, amendments, and other contractual documents (collectively "Contracts") for services pertaining to construction or facility modification or maintenance-related efforts. On occasion, directly handles the most complex projects.
• Performs or supervises the drafting and administration of solicitations, including complex Requests for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications, Invitations for Bids, or other solicitations (collectively, "RFx"), for facility-related services in accordance with the Judicial Branch Contracting Manual, California Public Contract Code, or Court Facilities Contracting Policies and Procedures, as appropriate.
• Collaborates with multiple stakeholders, including Legal Services’ transactional and real estate attorneys, to review, refine, and approve contract documents.
• Contributes or assists in the quality improvement of internal processes, best practices, and benchmarking within Procurement; maintains accurate and current data in financial database; and provides training.
• Serves as a point of contact to respond to Public Access to Judicial Administrative Records (PAJAR) requests for non-facilities-related procurements and contracts (Rule of Court 10.500), and as a resource for contract interpretation (e.g., determining if documents require redaction).
• Responds to contract inquiries and monitors work status.
• Negotiates Contract terms and conditions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, finance, accounting, or directly related field, and five (5) years of professional experience in accounting, finance, budgetary analysis, or contract administration, which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. An additional four (4) years of professional experience in the assigned function as noted above may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

OR

Juris doctor, Master of Business Administration, or a master’s degree in a directly related field for the assigned discipline such as finance, contract administration, or accountancy, and two (2) years of experience as identified above, including one (1) year of previous supervisory experience.

OR

One (1) year as a Senior Fiscal Analyst or other level (C43) class or three (3) years as a Fiscal Analyst or other level (C42) class with the Judicial Council of California or one (1) year of experience performing the duties of a class comparable in the level of responsibility to that of an exempt-level Senior Fiscal Analyst, or three (3) years as an exempt-level Fiscal Analyst, in a California superior court or California state-level government entity and a) completion of training courses on topics related to effective supervision within six (6) months of promotion; or b) one (1) year of previous supervisory experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with public-sector procurement and contracting, preferably involving construction, facility maintenance, or facility modification projects, including knowledge of applicable procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience developing, reviewing, negotiating, and administering complex contracts, amendments, and competitive solicitations, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and Invitations for Bids (IFBs).
• Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff, including assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, providing technical guidance and training, and supporting employee development.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated experience coordinating with legal counsel, project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve complex contracting issues and improve business processes.

Other Information

Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required.
 

How To Apply

This position is Open Until Filled and requires the submission of our official application, responses to the supplemental questions, and a resume. To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by 5:00 P.M. on November 13, 2026.

To complete the online application, please click the Apply for Job button.

The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at (415) 865-4260. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is available by dialing 711. Once connected, provide the relay operator with the number for Human Resources: 415-865-4260.
 

Pay and Benefits

$8,512 - $12,766 per month

Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027.

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supplemental Questions

To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, we will review your responses to the following questions. Please indicate for which employer you performed these functions. Your answers should not exceed a total of three pages.

1. What interests you about this job and why do you believe it is a good fit?