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State Bar of California · 2 months ago

Program Analyst/Senior Program Analyst

845 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90017, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$102K/yr - $136K/yr

2+ years exp

The State Bar of California is dedicated to protecting the public and ensuring ethical legal practices. They are seeking a Program Analyst/Senior Program Analyst to evaluate Regulation programs for compliance and efficiency, assist in decision-making for new systems, and support various programs within the division.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal

Responsibilities

Performs professional work in support of State Bar programs and services within the various State Bar divisions/units, as assigned, involving the knowledge, interpretation, and application of State Bar policies, rules, regulations, and procedures

Research information by identifying, locating and extracting relevant data in order to obtain sufficient, valid and reliable data for analysis and decision making purposes

Reviews processes and maintains program transactions, records, and other documents; assists in the preparation and maintenance of statistical data, reports, correspondence, special studies, and conducts research

Participates in a variety of complex and detailed programmatic responsibilities involving problem solving

Evaluates program effectiveness by comparing outcomes to goals to determine whether to take corrective actions or recommend modification to processes and procedures

Performs research into program and quality control regulations and procedures; prepares reports on findings; identifies problems of non-compliance; recommends corrective action regarding discrepancies

Conducts audits to determine if there are program inconsistencies or non-compliance

Provides input in developing and evaluating program policies and procedures and evaluates and proposes changes concerning the methods of operation

May perform a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job

Provides expertise and guidance to other professional, and/or administrative staff in complex program analysis and solutions

Performs advanced research, conducts studies to determine needs, prepares reports, and recommends implementation procedures for a variety of program needs

Serves as a primary communication liaison with State Bar committees, members, financial institutions, vendors, contractors, general public, other departments and employees

Evaluates existing and alternative policies and makes recommendations toward establishment of revised policies and procedures

Performs advanced professional work in support of State Bar programs and services involving the knowledge, interpretation, and application of State Bar policies, rules, regulations, and procedures

Reviews processes and maintains program transactions, records and other documents; assists in the preparation and maintenance of statistical data, reports, correspondence, special studies, and conducts research

Provides input in developing and evaluating program policies and procedures and evaluates and proposes changes concerning the methods of operation

Provides lead direction over programs, staff, or special projects, which involves assigning, reviewing, and coordinating staff work

Trains staff in program policies, rules, regulations, and procedures; assesses workloads; assigns employees as necessary to ensure the proper level of support for ongoing activities of the department

Assists with the selection, training, direction, and evaluation of staff

Implements guidelines to ensure adherence to the State Bar rules and regulations governing the administration of State Bar programs, services, and membership

Represents the State Bar at programs and functions and responds to inquiries from board members, management, attorneys, and the public

May perform a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job

Qualification

Data analysisProgram evaluationCompliance knowledgeStatistical reportingResearch skillsOffice managementEffective communicationProblem solvingInterpersonal skillsConflict resolution

Required

Bachelor's degree in a field that develops skills related to essential duties, or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position

Two (2) years of experience in data collection and evaluation, research or performance or financial analysis, grant compliance in a public sector, legal or nonprofit environment, or equivalent

Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of the assigned program, departmental programs, policies, procedures, and terminology

Knowledge of codes and regulations as related to assigned program responsibility

Knowledge of principles of data analysis and research tools

Knowledge of problem identification, analysis and evaluation

Knowledge of problem solving and conflict resolution methods and techniques

Knowledge of computer information systems, including personal computer applications, word processing and spreadsheet programs

Knowledge of principles of effective writing and verbal presentation

Knowledge of working knowledge of the State Bar Offices and their functions and a general knowledge of other agencies and their interface with the State Bar

Knowledge of computerized information and database recordkeeping systems

Ability to apply the policies and practices of a department

Ability to review and analyze complex qualitative and quantitative data

Ability to audit records and accurately gather, record, and evaluate data; analyze and interpret information and adopt effective courses of action

Ability to operate modern office equipment including computer hardware, software, and internet and web-based applications

Ability to make fine visual distinctions upon proofreading written documents and viewing information on a computer screen

Ability to compile data and prepare narrative and statistical reports

Ability to appropriately respond to requests and inquiries from the public, State Bar members, or other departments

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels as well as with the public

Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information

Preferred

Minimum of three (3) years of journey-level professional experience in data collection and evaluation, research or performance or financial analysis, or grant compliance in a public sector, legal or nonprofit environment, or equivalent

Company

State Bar of California

The State Bar of California’s mission is to protect the public and includes the primary functions of licensing, regulation and discipline of attorneys; the advancement of the ethical and competent practice of law; and support of efforts for greater access to, and inclusion in, the legal system.

Founded in 1927

San Francisco, California, USA

501-1000 employees