Senior Analyst (Limited Term)

Overview

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Senior Analyst (Limited Term) in the Criminal Justice Services office. 

The Senior Analyst position is a temporary, full-time assignment for a duration of approximately three years, contingent on the availability of funds, and no later than June 30, 2029.
 

The Senior Analyst position is responsible for leading components of statewide activities associated with the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP 31) grant. The Senior Analyst serves as one of the Judicial Council's lead liaisons with the California Department of Justice, superior courts, and justice system partners to support implementation of grant-funded initiatives that improve the quality, completeness, and timeliness of California criminal history records. The position independently manages complex projects, oversees grant activities, conducts research and policy analysis, develops recommendations, and provides technical assistance to courts and stakeholders. Most qualified candidates will have experience with court case management systems, disposition data reporting, and a basic understanding about the criminal justice arrest lifecycle.

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 San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is located 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

• Conduct Research and Evaluation Activities Related to NCHIP 31
  • Lead implementation of NCHIP 31 grant objectives and monitor project milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
  • Develop project plans, monitor progress, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions to ensure successful completion of grant objectives.
  • Oversee grant activities among superior courts, the California Department of Justice, federal partners, and other criminal justice stakeholders and serve as the main point of contact; manage project timelines, scope, and deliverables.
  • Monitor grant expenditures, deliverables, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with federal grant conditions.
  • Prepare required grant progress reports, work plans, and supporting documentation for state and federal partners.
  • Collect, validate, and analyze statewide data supporting grant objectives and performance measures. Synthesize the work of participating courts for state-level themes and recommendations.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve criminal history reporting processes.
  • Provide Program Oversight and Technical Support
  • Maintain project documentation, grant files, and records supporting federal reporting requirements.
  • Produce meeting agenda content, action items, and follow-up activities for project teams and stakeholder workgroups.
  • Review project deliverables for completeness and consistency with grant objectives.  
  • Assist management with special projects and emerging criminal justice initiatives with respect to innovative data collection and research methods, stakeholder presentations, and educational programming.
• Serve as Statewide Liaison and Subject Matter Expert
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the Judicial Council, superior courts, the California Department of Justice, and other criminal justice partners.
  • Provide technical assistance regarding criminal history reporting requirements, grant activities, and project implementation.
  • Facilitate meetings, workgroups, and stakeholder discussions to support statewide collaboration.
  • Represent Criminal Justice Services and/or Judicial Council at meetings, conferences, and partner forums.
  • Develop training materials and deliver presentations for court staff and justice system partners.
• Prepare Written Reports, Briefings, and Other Communication Materials
  • Prepare reports, memoranda, presentations, issue papers, and correspondence related to NCHIP activities.
  • Translate complex technical and policy information into concise materials for executive leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Develop recommendations supporting statewide criminal justice initiatives and grant objectives.
  • Ensure written materials comply with Judicial Council style, accuracy, and neutrality expectations.

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 eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required.

How To Apply

To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by Monday, September 7, 2026. However, this position is Open Until Filled. This position requires the submission of our official application, a resume and response to the supplemental questions. 

To complete the online application, please click the Apply to 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

Salary Range: $7,941 - $11,912 per month

Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this temporary 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
• Pretax Parking
• 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, please provide a response to the following questions:

1. What interests you about this opportunity?
2. Please describe your experience working within the California court system or within California criminal justice system.