Deputy Director (Principal Manager II)

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Director (Principal Manager II) in the Branch Accounting and Procurement (BAP) office.
This Principal Manager II will serve as Branch Accounting & Procurement’s Deputy Director, and in this capacity will serve as second-in-command and assume primary management responsibility and accountability for facilitating the achievement of the Director’s objectives for internal operations, programs, personnel, reports, and deliverables. The Director and Deputy Director will collaborate to achieve cohesive operational alignment in supporting the needs and priorities of the Judicial Council offices, trial and appellate courts, and various other entities across the branch.

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.

Duties

• In collaboration with the BAP Director, represent office leadership in providing strategic management of and direction for office operations.
• In collaboration with each BAP Principal Manager (PM), work to create and maintain section goals and objectives.
• Lead, author, and edit office BCPs and vendor contracts, and maintain vendor relationships.
• Assist PMs in providing oversight of day-to-day operations, programs, and staff.
• Maintain constant contact with PMs, with primary responsibility for keeping the Director informed of day-to-day activities.
• Facilitate the continuous review of accounting and procurement policies, procedures, and practices to ensure operations remain effective and compliant with the latest applicable guidelines.
• Ensure efficient, effective, fully informed implementation and ongoing maintenance of new office initiatives.
• In collaboration with Trial Court Administrative Services (TCAS) PMs, lead, monitor, and report on Phoenix System initiatives.
• In collaboration with State Accounting and Procurement PMs, lead, monitor, and report on FI$Cal initiatives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders in a manner to advance the priorities of the Judicial Council and the BAP Director.

• Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with Judicial Council office leadership, appellate and trial court leadership, and other judicial branch entities to foster

  collaboration, strengthen partnerships, and advance organizational goals and priorities.

• Serve as a liaison with judicial branch stakeholders to identify shared priorities, facilitate communication, address emerging issues, and coordinate efforts that support the Judicial Council's mission and strategic objectives.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent BAP leadership in attending various meetings as procurement and/or accounting subject matter expert, in addition to or in place of BAP Director.
• Receive and assign PAJAR requests to appropriate BAP subject matter expert(s).
• Facilitate recurring bi-weekly meetings for BAP leadership, including Director and PMs.
• Oversee reception services, including providing direct supervision of the assigned Administrative Assistant/Receptionist, for 2850 Gateway Oaks Drive, 3rd floor suite.
• In collaboration with the Director, coordinate the biannual BAP Manager/Supervisor meetings.

Supervisor Duties:

• Recommend selection of staff;
• Train staff and propose internal and external training courses and workshops;
• Provide for career development and planning for staff;
• Consider the merits of and Approve time off requests;
• Review and approve time sheets;
• Evaluate employee performance and conduct performance reviews; and
• Administer discipline as required.
  

Salary

• $11,866 - $17,798/month

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, and seven (7) years of professional analytical or managerial experience in assigned function, including, but not limited to, program analysis, development, implementation, research, and advising, including at least three (3) years of supervisory/management 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 and four (4) years of professional-level analytical or managerial experience in assigned function, including, but not limited to, program analysis, development, implementation, research, and advising, including at least three (3) years of supervisory/management experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience overseeing the operations of a large government agency or a significant subset thereof.
• Direct experience supervising daily accounting and/or procurement operations.
• Applicable formal certification (e.g., Certified Public Accountant, Certified Procurement Professional, Certified Construction Manager, Project Management Professional, etc.).
  Experience managing a multi-faceted operating budget.

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 response to the supplemental questions. To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by Friday, November 13, 2026. 

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 Relay Service (TRS) is available by dialing 711. Once connected, provide the relay operator with the number for Human Resources: 415-865-4260.

Supplemental Questions

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

1. Describe your experience providing leadership and oversight of a large organization, government agency, or multiple operational units. Please include the scope of your responsibilities, the number and level of staff overseen, and your experience developing and implementing organizational goals and priorities.

2. Please describe the functional area(s) in which you have developed the most knowledge, skills, and experience as a leader. 

   How might your expertise in this/these functional area(s) contribute to the success of the Branch Accounting and Procurement office?

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 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)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Judicial Council of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.