Analyst

Job Description and Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, analyze and provide data analytics and metrics related to the AB 1058 program to assist judicial officers and court executive officers in meeting the needs of court users. This includes modifying existing data collection projects to assist in evaluating the needs of court users and providing data analytics support to mandated studies.
• Assess needs and priorities for data analytics and metrics drawn from appropriate sources including but not limited to the Department of Child Support Services, STARS data collection system, Judicial Council data sets, and individual court data sets. Access data providers, if necessary, draft and execute memoranda of understanding or data use agreements.
• Under the direction of the Supervising Attorney, perform regular financial analysis and develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing compliance review program for the statewide AB 1058 program based on best practices. Ensure that program funds are distributed to the courts as directed by the Judicial Council both on an annual basis and reallocated as appropriate at the midyear. This includes data collection and financial evaluation as needed to update the funding methodologies for both the child support commissioners and family law facilitators and to ensure appropriate tracking and timekeeping of AB 1058 grant time reporting and reimbursement.
• Collect and analyze demographic and financial data for each county in California to identify and make recommendations for adjustments to the funding methodology.
• Design and create data analytics dashboards and visualizations for web posting and/or dissemination to the courts as part of the JCCs statewide oversight of the AB 1058 program and to ensure that court leadership has access to updated trends and statistical analysis for program management and improvement.
• Develop and present training on STARS for Family Law Facilitator staff and on completing budget forms for court accounting staff.
• Use R, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Qualtrics and other tools to build dynamic and flexible dashboards to allow court users to view and create dynamic models of data relevant to their courts.
• Collaborate on projects with the Office of Court Research, Information Technology Office, and others to assess the analytical needs of the courts and design and provide data analytics to the courts to assist them in meeting the needs of the AB 1058 program.
• Work closely with the Information Technology Office and the Office of Court Research to leverage and obtain access to reliable secure technology to access appropriate data to appropriately evaluate the AB 1058 program.
• Data analytics liaison for AB 1058 data related to external projects in juvenile, language access, family court services and self-help programs aligning data analytics, metrics, collection design, data governance, quality control and documentation across projects.
• Work closely with other data analysts (Court Interpreters, Self Help, juvenile, family court services) to maintain data governance procedures, share information on projects, and identify projects with child support components.
• Project Manage the Review of the Statewide Uniform Child Support Guideline.
• Develop a budget for the project, draft a Request for Proposal to obtain a subject matter expert for the project, contract with experts to conduct the case file review, and monitor invoices and expenses.

Working Conditions

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, and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the downtown 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.

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.

• Analyst

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-464612

Position #(s):

156-100-3024-XXX

Working Title:

Analyst JO# 6348

Classification:

Analyst

$7,294.00 - $10,942.00

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

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Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

OVERVIEW

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Analyst with the Center for Families, Children & the Courts.

This position supports the legislatively mandated AB 1058 Child Support Commissioner and Family Law Facilitator Program. The program includes judicial branch operations in the local courts and executive branch operations in each of the 58 counties, as well as a state oversight agency in each branch (executive and judicial). The Analyst provides professional level data analytics, performs research and statistical analysis and conducts complex analysis of data from the Department of Child Support Services and the Judicial Council's Family Law Facilitator data collection system the Self-Help Tracking And Reporting Survey (STARS), and is responsible for the compliance review program. This position requires proficiency in analysis of large data sets, coding with R or Python, and data visualization in Power BI or Tableau.

Specific projects undertaken by the Analyst will include 1) Research, analyze and provide data analytics and metrics related to the AB 1058 program to assist judicial officers and Court Executive Officers in meeting the needs of court users including designing and implementing data collection projects to assist courts in evaluating the needs of court users; 2) Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing compliance review program for the statewide AB 1058 program; 3) Design and create data analytics dashboards and visualizations using STARS data to assist courts with the AB 1058 program; 4) Collaborate on projects with the Office of Court Research, Information Technology Office, and others to assess the analytical needs of the courts and design and provide data analytics to the courts; 5) Data analytics liaison for AB 1058 data related to projects in juvenile, language access, family court services and self-help programs aligning data analytics, metrics, collection design, data governance, quality control and documentation across projects. 6) Implement funding allocations to the AB 1058 courts using approved Judicial Council methodologies and processes. Outcomes of data analytics projects include providing analytical and visualization on key court metrics to local court staff including child support commissioners, family law facilitators, court executive officers, various child support justice partners and stakeholders including the Department of Child Support Services, the Child Support Directors Association, and local child support agencies.

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.

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

Application Instructions

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: 3/14/2025

Who May Apply

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.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Completed Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. A completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included, when submitting your application in hard copy.

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Judicial Council of California

Primary Cert Contact

Attn: Please APPLY ONLINE in the Benefits section below

455 Golden Gate Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94102-3688

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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

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 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 years as an Associate Analyst with the Judicial Council of California or two 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.

OTHER

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

Benefits

HOW TO APPLY

This position is Open Until Filled and requires the submission of our official application, a resume and a response to the supplemental questions.

To complete an online application, go to job opening #6348 at https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm

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.

PAYMENT & BENEFITS

$7,294 - $10,942 per month

(Starting Salary will be $7,294 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)

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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:

Alexis Ortiz

(415) 865-4565

Alexis.Ortiz@jud.ca.gov

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.

EEO Contact:

Sandra Grace

(415) 865-8944

Sandra.Grace@jud.ca.gov

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 Questionnaire

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supplemental Questions

To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, we will review your responses to the following questions. Please indicate for which employer you performed these functions. Your answers should not exceed a total of three pages.

1. Please describe what interests you about this job and why you believe it is a good fit.

2. Please describe your experience developing and delivering training.

3. Please describe your experience developing and reviewing budgets and in analyzing large data sets.

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.