RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead analyst to support procurement of IT Goods and Services by assisting IT Project Managers on their procurement needs by developing the appropriate procurement vehicles including RFPs and IFBs. Continue to shepherd the procurement from planning stages through completion providing assistance and guidance as needed. Verify that project funding is available for the duration of the contract and work with IT Budget team to secure primary and additional funding as needed.
Researches and resolves complex contract issues. Acts as a liaison between Project Managers and Suppliers on contract compliance. Monitors contract deliverables and associated timelines, working with the Project Manager in pursuing Service Level Agreement (SLA) remedies.
Provide accurate reporting on contract statuses, funding, deliverables and other concerns. Coordinate and facilitate quarterly contract status meetings between Project Managers and Supplier representatives.
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.
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.
Job Code #:
JC-482388
Position #(s):
156-100-3495-XXX
Working Title:
Senior Business Systems Analyst JO# 6449
Classification:
SENIOR BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST
$7,710.00 - $11,565.00
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:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
OVERVIEW
The Information Technology office is accepting applications for a Senior Business Systems Analyst. The Senior Business Systems Analyst position is assigned to the Information Technology’s (IT) Admin Support Unit and is the lead business analyst to support all procurements, solicitations and contracts for the IT Division; performs project analysis including business process flows, fiscal and legislative analysis for all major solicitations (Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Invitation for Bids (IFB)), and serves as business subject matter expert on the Judicial Branch Contracting Manual and its associated policies and procedures. The position receives general direction and supervision. The position also receives project assignments directly from the Director of IT as needed.
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, 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 located minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.
Department Website: http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers
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: 7/17/2025
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:
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.
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 five (5) years of experience providing technical and business process
support, analysis, or project management for systems/applications.
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in a directly related field such as computer science, management
information systems, 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
One year as a Business Systems Analyst 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 a
Business Systems Analyst in a California Superior Court or California state-level government entity.
Desirable Qualifications:
OTHER
Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment authorization to work in the United States will be required.
HOW TO APPLY
This position requires the submission of our official application, a cover letter, responses to the supplemental questions, and a resume. To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by 5PM on July 17, 2025.
To complete the online application, please visit www.courts.ca.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 6449.
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
$7,710 - $11,565 per month
Some highlights of our benefits package include:
The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
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:
Guillermo Gonzalez
(415) 865-4346
Guillermo.Gonzalez@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.
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.
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