Senior Analyst

Overview

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Senior Analyst for Facilities Services.

The Senior Analyst provides centralized expertise in both budgeting and procurement to support the operational and financial integrity of Facilities Services. This position shares responsibility for budget development, monitoring, and analysis with another Senior Analyst who serves as the primary lead, and may lead or serve as backup on budget activities as needed. The Senior Analyst manages all Facilities Services funds, conducts financial analysis and forecasting, reconciles expenditures, and oversees year-end accounting activities, including encumbrances, disencumbrances, accruals, and preparation of comprehensive financial reports for leadership, committees, and the Judicial Council.

The Senior Analyst also serves as the program’s subject matter expert on procurement and contracting, establishing standardized processes, advising management and project managers on procurement strategy, evaluating scopes of work for risk, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. This includes liaison with Contracts and Procurement units, auditing contracts for fiscal accuracy, resolving complex disputes, and recommending risk mitigation strategies.

In addition, the position develops and delivers training, creates and maintains automated reporting tools, and mentors analysts and support staff to ensure compliance with financial and contractual processes. The Senior Analyst coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues, supports program accountability, and contributes to effective decision-making and operational efficiency across all Facilities Services programs.

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 and includes 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 Sacramento, the office is located minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park. The San Francisco office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station.

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

• Manages and supports Facilities Services budgets by developing and analyzing budgets, monitoring expenditures and forecasts, ensuring accurate accounting and reporting, and coordinating with internal and external partners.
• Performs financial analysis, reconciliation, and reporting for all Facilities Services funds to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment of expenditures with contracts and forecasts, supporting or leading as needed.
• Oversees procurement and contracting processes to ensure compliance, consistency, and effective execution.
• Provides guidance on contract interpretation, resolves issues, and mitigates financial and contractual risks.
• Ensures contract compliance by interpreting agreements, identifying and mitigating risks, resolving disputes, and improving compliance practices.
• Maintains financial integrity by reviewing contracts and vendor compliance, identifying risks, resolving financial issues, and supporting corrective actions and controls.
• Supports staff and stakeholders by providing training, developing tools and guidance, mentoring staff, and coordinating efforts to ensure alignment.
• Develops and delivers training on procurement, contracting, financial processes, and reporting for all Facilities Services funds.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of analytical experience in program analysis, development, implementation, research, and/or evaluation. Possession of a bachelor’s degree in a directly related field for the assigned discipline, such as political science, public administration, statistics, mathematics, etc., may be substituted for one (1) of the years of required experience. An additional four (4) years of professional experience 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

Master’s degree in a directly related field for the assigned discipline, such as political science, public administration, statistics, mathematics, etc., that included qualitative and quantitative research, and one (1) year of analytical experience in program analysis, development, implementation, research, and/or evaluation.

OR

One (1) year in the Analyst classification 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 Analyst in a California superior court or California state-level government entity.
 

Other Information

Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment 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, resume, and answer to the supplemental question. To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by May 18, 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

$7,941 - $11,912 per month

Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a 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
• Flex Elect 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.

1. Briefly describe your experience managing or supporting a budget. How did you track spending and make sure funds were used appropriately?
2. Describe your experience with procurement or contracts. How have you ensured work followed policies and avoided risks or issues?
3. Give an example of a time you helped improve a process or trained others on financial or contracting procedures. What was the result?