SENIOR ANALYST

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 7,900 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

14 paid holidays per year

Commuting costs reimbursement

Job summary

The Judicial Council of California is seeking a Senior Analyst (Limited Term) to lead statewide activities for the NCHIP 31 grant. The role requires coordinating with the California Department of Justice, superior courts, and federal partners to improve criminal history data quality and timeliness.

The position is a temporary, full-time assignment for ~3 years, with hybrid work options in San Francisco or Sacramento.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of analytical experience in program analysis, development, implementation, research, and/or evaluation.
• Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• One year in the Analyst classification with the Judicial Council of California or related California government experience may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Research and Evaluation Activities Related to NCHIP 31.
• Lead implementation of NCHIP 31 grant objectives; monitor milestones and timelines.
• Develop project plans; monitor progress; identify risks; recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee grant activities among courts, DOJ, federal partners, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor grant expenditures and reporting requirements; ensure compliance.
• Prepare grant progress reports, work plans, and supporting documentation.
• Collect, validate, and analyze statewide data; synthesize statewide themes and recommendations.
• Evaluate program effectiveness; identify opportunities to improve reporting processes.
• Provide program oversight and technical support; maintain project documentation.
• Produce meeting agendas, actions, and follow-ups for teams and workgroups.

Skills

Research & evaluation

Grant management

Data analysis

Stakeholder liaison

Project planning

Training materials

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Job Posting:Senior Analyst (Limited Term) JO#6737

Judicial Council of California

JC-529888 - Senior Analyst (Limited Term) JO#6737

$7,941.00 - $11,912.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

• Conduct Research and Evaluation Activities Related to NCHIP 31
• Lead implementation of NCHIP 31 grant objectives and monitor project milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
• Develop project plans, monitor progress, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions to ensure successful completion of grant objectives.
• Oversee grant activities among superior courts, the California Department of Justice, federal partners, and other criminal justice stakeholders and serve as the main point of contact; manage project timelines, scope, and deliverables.
• Monitor grant expenditures, deliverables, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with federal grant conditions.
• Prepare required grant progress reports, work plans, and supporting documentation for state and federal partners.
• Collect, validate, and analyze statewide data supporting grant objectives and performance measures. Synthesize the work of participating courts for state-level themes and recommendations.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve criminal history reporting processes.
• Provide Program Oversight and Technical Support
• Maintain project documentation, grant files, and records supporting federal reporting requirements.
• Produce meeting agenda content, action items, and follow-up activities for project teams and stakeholder workgroups.
• Review project deliverables for completeness and consistency with grant objectives.
• Assist management with special projects and emerging criminal justice initiatives with respect to innovative data collection and research methods, stakeholder presentations, and educational programming.
• Serve as Statewide Liaison and Subject Matter Expert
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Judicial Council, superior courts, the California Department of Justice, and other criminal justice partners.
• Provide technical assistance regarding criminal history reporting requirements, grant activities, and project implementation.
• Facilitate meetings, workgroups, and stakeholder discussions to support statewide collaboration.
• Represent Criminal Justice Services and/or Judicial Council at meetings, conferences, and partner forums.
• Develop training materials and deliver presentations for court staff and justice system partners.

Working Conditions

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.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

• SENIOR ANALYST

SENIOR ANALYST $7,941.00 - $11,912.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

OVERVIEW

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Senior Analyst (Limited Term) in the Criminal Justice Services office.

The Senior Analyst position is a temporary, full-time assignment for a duration of approximately three years, contingent on the availability of funds, and no later than June 30, 2029.

The Senior Analyst position is responsible for leading components of statewide activities associated with the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP 31) grant. The Senior Analyst serves as one of the Judicial Council's lead liaisons with the California Department of Justice, superior courts, and justice system partners to support implementation of grant-funded initiatives that improve the quality, completeness, and timeliness of California criminal history records. The position independently manages complex projects, oversees grant activities, conducts research and policy analysis, develops recommendations, and provides technical assistance to courts and stakeholders. Most qualified candidates will have experience with court case management systems, disposition data reporting, and a basic understanding about the criminal justice arrest lifecycle.

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.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 9/24/2026

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of analytical experience in program analysis, development, implementation, research, and/or evaluation. Possession of a bachelor’s degree in a directly related field for the assigned discipline, such as political science, public administration, statistics, mathematics, etc., may be substituted for one (1) of the years of required experience. 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, and one (1) year of analytical experience in program analysis, development, implementation, research, and/or evaluation.

OR

One (1) year in the Analyst classification 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

Analyst in a California superior court or California state-level government entity.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required.

PAYMENTS & BENEFITS

Salary Range: $7,941 - $11,912 per month

Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this temporary reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027.

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
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Judicial Council of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers

Human Resources Contact:
Mikayla Spruell
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, please provide a response to the following questions:

1. What interests you about this opportunity?

2. Please describe your experience working within the California court system or within the California criminal justice system.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.