Court Programs Analyst IV (PALS/Data Manager)

$103,317 - $149,810/Yr

Colorado Judicial Branch - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Denver, CO

51-100 employees

About the position

The Court Programs Analyst IV (PALS/Data Manager) is a managerial role within the Colorado Judicial Branch, responsible for overseeing multiple statewide court programs and projects. This position involves leading a team of analysts, implementing new policies and procedures, and enhancing the efficiency of the state court system. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to manage high-priority projects and support trial court operations across Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Manages and administers two or more statewide court programs or projects; supervises at least 5 other analysts.
• Identifies areas to implement new policies and procedures; coordinates implementation with various court systems and other state agencies.
• Reviews and evaluates organizational policies, practices, structure, functions, programs, work methods, resources, relationships between various court systems, and management and program performance; increases efficiency and effectiveness of state court systems.
• Compiles and analyzes information collected; verifies accuracy of information; identifies issues and problems; formulates recommendations that will encourage change within the Division.
• Identifies problems within various departments of the state court system; offers recommendations and implements solutions; compares estimates and trend projections through the application of mathematical or statistical methods.
• Drafts rules, administrative recommendations, and Chief Justice Directives.
• Prepares reports, schedules, forms, procedures and directives based upon research and evaluation of issues and problems.
• Analyzes proposed legislation, judicial processes, and procedures for possible impact on the statewide court system.
• Prepares budget requests and monitors budgets for more than one unit; monitors grant requests.
• Responsible for recruitment and selection of unit employees.
• Establishes expectations and provides employee performance feedback on an ongoing and annual basis.
• Assists subordinates in establishing goals and evaluates their goal achievement through conferences or informal meetings.
• Provides orientation and ongoing training, mentoring, and coaching to existing subordinates.
• Makes provisions for subordinates to attend outside training and may provide cross-training and interdepartmental training.
• Assigns duties and responsibilities to staff; develops and establishes procedures for operating and maintaining required administrative systems.
• Establishes response procedures designed to address internal and external requests for information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Six years of management analysis experience in statistical or economic analysis, office systems, methods and procedures, work measurement, forms design, program planning or other related fields, which must have included one year of supervisory experience.
• Experience as a Court Programs Analyst II or III in the Colorado Judicial Department may substitute for some experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in working in and for the Colorado Courts, including court process and/or data experience.
• Experience with legislative analysis and policy development and implementation.
• Experience supporting a statewide or system-wide program or initiative.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a salary range of $103,317.00 - $149,810.00.
• Flexible workplace arrangement policy allowing both remote and in-person work.