Analyst

Overview

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Analyst for the Project Management Office in Leadership Support Services.

Under direction from the supervising analyst and with guidance from and in collaboration with the senior analyst, the analyst will support the Project Management office as a project lead on projects and initiatives as assigned, including performing analysis and project management activities. The analyst will be expected to perform independent research and analyze data with limited direction; produce original drafts of reports, report sections, and reference materials; design and complete presentation materials; and develop studies, surveys, tracking tools, and other project-related materials; and closely participate in creating and implementing policies and procedures. The Project Management office is responsible for fully managing programs and projects assigned by the council's Executive office that have statewide impact and cross-organizational involvement and as requested by internal offices.

The Judicial Council
The Judicial Council of California is the policymaking 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, and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the downtown 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 on Wednesdays. Beginning January 2025, the successful candidate will be expected to work in person on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (and as required by business needs) at the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. 
 

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project lead on projects and high-level tasks and initiatives as assigned, including performing analysis and other project management activities.
• Provide research and data collection support
• Research, develop content for, write, design, and edits Project Management Office- and project-related documentation.  
  Support the administration of the various programs under the responsibility of the unit, including the Commission on Judicial Performance Insurance Program, Analyst Response Team, Local Rules cycles, and Government Code 68106 courthouse closure or reduction of services request notice.  
• Conducts a variety of research, including but not limited to gathering information and data from council and/or court staff subject matter experts. 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend trainings as needed to continually provide logistical and analytical support of Project Management Office projects and programs.
• Adhere to deadlines associated with handling Public Access to Judicial Administrative Records (PAJAR) requests.
• Serves as a liaison between office leads and project participants and vendors, as assigned, by resolving issues and providing service needs. 
• Provides orientation, internal process training, and guidance to new staff. 
   

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, and three (3) years of analytical experience in program analysis, development, implementation, research and/or evaluation. An additional four 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.

OR

Two years as an Associate Analyst with the Judicial Council of California or two years of experience performing the duties of a class comparable in the level of responsibility to that of an Associate Analyst in a California Superior Court or California state-level government entity.

How To Apply

To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by 5:00 P.M. on January 5, 2025. This position requires the submission of our official application, a resume and a response to the supplemental questions. 

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 Device for the Deaf (415) 865-4272.

Pay and Benefits

$7,294 - $10,942 per month

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)

   

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 one page.

1. Please describe what interests you about this job and why you believe it is a good fit.
2. This position will be responsible for resolving issues with stakeholders. Please describe your previous experience in your methods for resolving issues with external stakeholders while maintaining productive relationships.
3. Provide an example where you have successfully managed or assisted in managing a high-profile project.
    

Other Information

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