Supervising Analyst

Overview

The Supervising Analyst in Research, Analytics, and Data supervises day-to-day activities of staff, and assigns, reviews, organizes and evaluates the ongoing work performed in the Research & Evaluation unit. This includes managing 1) various ad hoc studies, including short turn-around legislative- and fiscal-impact studies; 2) long-term, ongoing research studies, including updates to the Judicial Workload Assessment (as mandated under Government Code 69614) and the Resource Assessment Study- the trial court staff workload assessment model; and 3) research consultation and support to JC offices and JC committees relating to workload analysis, performance measurement, and data collection design, methodologies, and evaluation. This position also assists with unit planning and budgeting and staff development. Finally, the Supervising Analyst serves as the lead staff to the Data Analytics Advisory Committee. The incumbent interfaces with court leadership, the Executive Office, offices within the Judicial Council, and various other state entities. The job requires strong analytical skills; the ability to use statistical software and conduct quantitative analysis; the ability to multi-task and the ability to supervise and coordinate the work product of various individuals to meet deadlines.

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 areas surrounding this locations.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory Duties.
• Supervise workload studies updates (Resource Assessment Study (RAS) and Judicial Workload Study).
• Serve as the lead staff to the Data Analytics Advisory Committee (DAAC).
• Oversee and/or provide research, evaluation, and analytical support to other offices within the JC, other JC advisory committees, and trial courts. Delegate projects to suitable staff and coordinate and review responses.
• Oversee the timely production of mandated studies, including reports prepared under Government Code 69614(c) and 77001.5, and other administrative matters/materials related to the projects of the unit.
• Fiscal and Legislative Impact Evaluation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, and five (5) years of analytical or managerial experience in program analysis, 
implementation, research and/or evaluation, which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience.

An additional four years of professional experience as noted above may substitute for the bachelors. 
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 
two (2) years of analytical experience in program analysis, development, implementation, research, 
and/or evaluation, which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience.

OR

One (1) year as a Senior Analyst or other level (C43) class or three (3) years as an 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 Analyst
or three (3) years as an exempt-level 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 6 months of promotion; or b) one year of previous supervisory experience.

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 Thursday, April 10, 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. 

How To Apply

$8,264 - $12,394 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.