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Judicial Council of California

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

Judicial Council of California, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


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 Assistance 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 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 this location. 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.

Responsibilities

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 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.

QualificationsBachelor’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

How To ApplyThis 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

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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.

Pay and BenefitsSalary Range: $7,710 - $11,565 per month (Starting salary will be $7,710 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 Plan401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans

Employee Assistance Program

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Pretax Parking

Equal Employment OpportunityThe Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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