Court Research Supervisor: Guide Data-Driven Court Change

State-of-Washington-Administrative-Office-of-the-Courts; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Administrative Office of the Courts in Olympia, WA seeks a Court Research Supervisor to lead a statewide court research program within the Center for Court Research. You will supervise Court Researchers, guide project design and evaluation, and ensure high-quality delivery of research initiatives that inform policy and practice across Washington’s court system.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, coordination with stakeholders, and translating research into effective court programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public, or judicial administration, political or social science, or closely allied field.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in policy or program development and/or project management.
• One (1) year in a supervisory or lead role and/or managing or directing groups or teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, onboarding, training, performance management, and all supervisory duties.
• Maintain and track the unit budget; resolve workplace conflicts; liaise with HR, Staff Services, IT, and other sections.
• Represent the agency to external stakeholders and collaborate with court partners and project teams.
• Track, manage, and facilitate Court Research project and program deliverables for timely completion.
• Plan and manage team workload, assign tasks, set expectations, evaluate performance, communicate needs to leadership.
• Identify funding opportunities, prepare grant proposals, oversee budgets, and develop court education programs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Policy development

Research methods

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, public, or judicial administration

Eight years of experience in policy or program development / project management

One year supervisory or lead role experience

Master's degree in public administration (preferred)

Job description

Administrative Office of the Courts in Olympia, WA seeks a Court Research Supervisor to lead a statewide court research program within the Center for Court Research. You will supervise Court Researchers, guide project design and evaluation, and ensure high-quality delivery of research initiatives that inform policy and practice across Washington’s court system.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, coordination with stakeholders, and translating research into effective court programs.