Analyst (Limited Term)

Judicial Branch of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits program

Pension plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Judicial Council of California is seeking an Analyst in the Criminal Justice Services office for a temporary, full-time assignment of approximately two years, contingent on funding and no later than August 31, 2028.

Under the direction of a supervising analyst, the Analyst supports the development, refinement, and statewide dissemination of bail determination resources for judicial officers and court staff in response to changing legislation and case law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of analytical experience in program analysis, development, implementation, research, and/or evaluation.
• 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.
• 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 level of responsibility to that of an Associate Analyst in a California superior court or California state-level government entity.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, refinement, and statewide dissemination of bail determination resources for judicial officers and court staff.
• Conduct policy research and assist in drafting practical tools and guidance.
• Coordinate with courts and internal partners; help ensure materials are accessible, accurate, and responsive to trial‑court needs.
• Collaborate with program staff, legal staff, training partners, and field stakeholders to support bail practices across California.

Skills

Analytical skills

Policy research

Drafting tools

Stakeholder coordination

Accessibility awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Analyst in the Criminal Justice Services office.

The Analyst position is a temporary, full-time assignment for a duration of approximately two years, contingent on the availability of funds, and no later than August 31, 2028.

Under the direction of a supervising analyst, the Analyst supports the development, refinement, and statewide dissemination of bail determination resources for judicial officers and court staff in response to changing legislation and case law. The position conducts policy research, assists in drafting practical tools and guidance, coordinates with courts and internal partners, and helps ensure materials are accessible, accurate, and responsive to trial‑court needs. The Analyst works collaboratively with program staff, legal staff, training partners, and field stakeholders to support bail practices across California.

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.

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.

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.