Analyst

Judicial Branch of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

Commuting cost reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Analyst with the Facilities Services office. The Fiscal Support Analyst provides financial and budget support, handling budget planning, monitoring, financial analysis, invoice processing, reconciliations, and reporting for the Facilities Services program.

The Analyst monitors funding sources and program budgets to ensure expenditures and obligations stay within approved funding levels, working with internal and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years analytical experience in program analysis, development, implementation, research, and/or evaluation; Master’s degree may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
• Two years as an Associate Analyst or related government experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Provide budget planning and monitoring for Facilities Services programs.
• Perform financial analysis, invoicing, reconciliations, and expenditure tracking.
• Prepare financial reports for management and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Monitor multiple funding sources and program budgets to ensure accurate billings and obligations.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to support budgeting and fiscal activities.

Skills

Budget forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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

The Fiscal Support Analyst provides financial and budget support for the Facilities Services program. The incumbent is responsible for budget planning and monitoring, financial analysis, invoice processing, reconciliations, expenditure tracking,accounting corrections, and preparing financial reports for management.

The Analyst monitors multiple funding sources and program budgets to ensure expenditures, billings, reimbursements, and contractual obligations are accurate and within approved funding levels. Working with internal and external partners, the Analyst supports budgeting, financial reporting and fiscal activities while helping resolve financial issues and maintain compliance with contract and funding requirements.

Working closely with Senior Analyst and program staff, the Analyst provides recommendations to support effective fiscal management and program accountability. This position performs duties 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, including 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 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.

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)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

OR

Two (2) years as an Associate Analyst with the Judicial Council of California or two (2) 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

• Governmental budget and finance experience
• Intermediate to Advanced level Excel skills
• Applying financial tools such as forecasting and cost/benefit analysis.
• Planning, developing, and administering budgets, as assigned.
• Organizing, prioritizing, and coordinating multiple tasks to meet assigned deadlines and manage competing demands.
• Utilizing a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned.
• Effectively communicating.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, and the public.