Sr. Child Welfare Data Analyst (Limited Term Sr. Analyst)

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Senior Child Welfare Data Analyst (Limited Term Senior Analyst) for the Center for Families, Children & the Courts (CFCC), Judicial Resources and Technical Assistances unit.

The Sr. Child Welfare Data Analyst position is a regular, full-time, limited term assignment for a duration of no more than 3 years.

The Sr. Child Welfare Data Analyst will conduct research and statistical analysis to support court compliance with state and federal laws, including successful performance on Title IV-E audits. This role focuses on complex data projects related to child welfare outcomes, utilizing data from multiple sources such as the California Child Welfare Indicators Project (CCWIP), Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS), National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS), and the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD). Proficiency in statistical programs such as R or Python and data visualization software such as Power BI is required. Key responsibilities include designing data collection projects, providing technical assistance for data sharing agreements, collaborating with research teams, and overseeing grant funding allocation and outcomes reporting. This incumbent will also act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on foster care-related projects.

The Judicial Council
The Judicial Council of California is the policymaking 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 successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. Beginning in September 2024, employees will work in the office at least one day each week. Beginning in January 2025, employees will work in the office at least two days per week.

Duties

• Manage large-scale research and data collection projects on child welfare outcomes to support court participation in the Children and Family Services Review (CFSR).
• Assess needs and priorities for data analytics and metrics drawn from (for example) Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS), National Child Abuse and Neglect.
• Data System (NCANDS), National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD), and the JRTA and JCATS database.
• Develop and guide research design, including program evaluation, statistical sampling, and qualitative/quantitative analysis.
• Assist in creating data collection projects for CFSR and Title IV-E audit metrics.
• Conduct advanced statistical analyses (regression, survival analysis, variance analysis) to evaluate court process outcomes for foster youth.
• Evaluate data access from court case management and state agency systems.
• Collaborate with Data Analytics Unit, Office of Court Research, and IT to meet court data needs.
• Serve as a SME on foster care projects and attend CIP meetings on data, hearings, and legal representation.
• Work with data analysts to ensure data governance and coordination on overlapping projects.
• Oversee grant funding allocation, data collection, and outcome reporting for grant programs.
• Analyze data for annual CIP self-assessments and Title IV-E permanency grant training outcomes.

Salary

• $7,710 - $11,565/month

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 of the years of required experience. 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, and one (1) year of analytical experience in program analysis, development, implementation, research, and/or evaluation.

OR

One year in the Analyst classification with the Judicial Council of California or one 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.

Desirable Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, or a related field (preferred)
• Strong research skills, with experience in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies
• Experience conducting data analysis and visualization in R, Python, PowerBI
• Experience leading quantitative and/or qualitative research studies
• Prior experience teaching or mentoring data analytics principles
• Familiarity with child welfare research literature
• Knowledge of data governance principles and practices
• Knowledge of court case processing
• Strong collaboration and coordination skills
• Strong presentation skills

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.

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 ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by October 11, 2024.

To complete an online application, please click on 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. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (415) 865-4272.

Supplemental Questions

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

1. Please describe a recent data project that you worked on. Include information about the audience, the objective of the project, your role in the project, the findings or outcomes, and how you shared or displayed your results. 
    

Benefits

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 Plan401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Pretax Parking
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.