Data Analyst (Analyst)

Overview

The Research, Analytics, and Data office is accepting applications for a Data Analyst position to join the Statistics and Information Unit. This position provides analytical and technical support for the Judicial Branch Statistical Information System (JBSIS), established by the Judicial Council to collect and store accurate, consistent, and timely case processing information from the courts. Responsibilities include data/system validation, production of the annual Court Statistics Report, and researching technical specifications, data definitions, and relevant legal code sections.  In addition to providing technical assistance to courts in meeting JBSIS standards, the Data Analyst is expected to support downstream users of JBSIS data. This includes staff running large-scale research projects, and ad hoc requests for data from the Judicial Council, Executive Office, Committees/Working Groups, trial courts, other branches of government, the National Center for State Courts, and the public. The Analyst will be technically competent and consult on data collection, management, and analysis using advanced programming languages and other statistical software. They will develop subject matter expertise in certain case types and use it to assist court and Judicial Council staff. This work is conducted independently with limited supervision.

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, and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the downtown 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 office at least two days per week, based on their office leader’s direction, and reside in the surrounding Bay Area.

Responsibilities

Research, interpret, validate, and create technical specifications for JBSIS.
• Review legal code sections and collaborate with internal and external sources on the correct interpretation of laws, policies, and practices.
• Use subject matter and technical expertise to identify and define data elements associated with legislative mandates and Judicial Council priorities.

Data system validation.
• Use advanced programming languages and other statistical software to test that JBSIS reports are configured correctly, and that data is mapped accurately based on data definitions.
• Provide technical assistance to the courts and troubleshoot data submission errors using data validation methods.

Data quality control.
• Implement certification protocols ensuring that data submissions comply with JBSIS standards.
• Use advanced programming languages and other statistical software to produce data analytics identifying and summarizing data quality issues.

Data Analytics and Research.
• Use advanced programming languages and other statistical software to develop internal data analytics and facilitate branch-wide data-driven decision-making.
• Use advanced programming languages and other statistical software to develop external data analytics and enhance public information and access to justice.

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.

Desirable Qualifications:
• Knowledge of court case processing.
• Proficiency in programming languages used for data migration, wrangling, and analysis (e.g., R, Python, SQL).
• Proficiency in data visualization software such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Knowledge of statistical concepts and quantitative research methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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 requires the submission of our official application, a cover letter, responses to the supplemental questions, and a resume. To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by 5PM on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

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. 

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 three pages.

1. Why are you are interested in this position?
2. What experience do you have using programming languages such as R, Python, or SQL?
3. Can you share an example of a time when you improved a work process?