Office of Compliance

Annual Salary Range for Senior Program Analyst: $97,336 - $129,781

Exempt / Union Represented

Annual Salary Range for Lead Program Analyst: $112,491 - $149,972

Exempt / Union Represented

Annual Salary Range for Principal Program Analyst: $117,784 - $157,026

Exempt / Non-Union Represented

The Ideal Candidate

The Senior Program Analyst/Lead Program Analyst/Principal Program Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring State Bar meets its regulatory and statutory obligations through oversight of various compliance functions. The analyst will work directly with the Office of Executive Director to identify and monitor the State Bar’s compliance with statutes, rules, policies, and procedures. Additionally, the analyst will learn the operational procedures of different State Bar offices to meet their research and reporting needs while evaluating administrative problems and procedures and recommending alternative solutions. The analyst also develops and maintains critical policies related to regulatory requirements, requiring strong writing and analytic skills. This position serves in a division responsible for continuous organizational improvement, accountability, and effectiveness using data and document analysis as well as program assessment. The role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with various internal and external stakeholders including state auditors, the Board of Trustees, and State Bar offices

The Office of Compliance is seeking to fill one position at either the Senior Program Analyst, Lead Program Analyst, or Principal Program Analyst level. After completion of the selection process, an offer will be extended to the selected candidate at the level that is commensurate with the candidate’s experience.

Senior Program Analyst

Definition

Under general direction, the Senior Program Analyst conducts professional-level analysis and administers programs and/or functions; performs specialty assignments and acts in a lead capacity with respect to lower level professional and support staff; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Senior Program Analyst is the is the lead/advanced journey-level professional class performing advanced, specialized work of a professional nature, utilizing skills that require technical expertise and an understanding of complex analytical procedures and program processes. Incumbents exercise a high degree of professional judgment with considerable independence. This class may function as the lead over professional, technical and/or administrative support personnel on an ongoing or project basis. Responsibilities include project planning and the performance of high-level professional analyses and service in the division/unit to which assigned.

Education:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
  
  

Experience:

• 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.
  
  

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar’s selection process for this classification.

Lead Program Analyst

Definition

With minimum direction, the Lead Program Analyst plans, organizes, leads, and conducts complex analysis, program administration, and project management. Responsibilities include analyzing and evaluating significant programs; conducting research, data collection, and complex data analysis; conducting internal performance and fiscal audits; developing management systems, functions, policies, and procedures, including evaluating the impact of existing, newly enacted, and proposed legislation, regulations, and rules; administering major contracts; planning and supporting the implementation of unique projects and initiatives; and other functions as assigned. The Lead Program Analyst may act as an individual contributor or serve in a lead capacity over project teams or individual professional, technical, and support staff.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This classification is distinguished from the Senior Program Analyst in the series in that the Lead Program Analyst assumes greater and more complex responsibility for assuring the activities of the assigned major programs or functions are completed in accordance with the procedures and policies of the Bar and for development and implementation of comprehensive programs and projects of greater significance and broader impact. Duties involve highly complex and sensitive issues; incumbents are expected to work with minimal direction.

Education:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field that develops skills related to essential duties or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the position's duties.
• Juris Doctorate or master’s degree in a relevant field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including at least two (2) years at the advanced journey level, in research, data collection and evaluation, performance or financial auditing, or business process re-engineering, in a public sector, legal or nonprofit environment, or equivalent.
  
  

License, Certificate, And Registration Requirements:

• Special Qualifications, including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license, may be established for individual positions.
  
  

Principal Program Analyst

Definition

The Principal Program Analyst serves under the general oversight of an Executive Team Member and is responsible for conducting institutional program evaluation, research, data collection and analysis, internal performance and fiscal audits, and for supporting the implementation of special projects as assigned. This position serves on a team that is responsible for continuous institutional organizational improvement, collaboration, accountability and professionalism through the use of data, statistical, financial, and program analysis. The Principal Program Analyst may also oversee other functions as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This classification is distinguished from a Senior Program Analyst in the series in that the Principal Program Analyst assumes responsibility for development and implementation of comprehensive programs and projects that have an agency wide impact. Duties deal with highly complex and sensitive issues. Incumbents are expected to work with minimal direction and may supervise and/or lead project support staff.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a field that develops skills related to essential duties, or equivalent academic achievement.
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years’ progressively responsible experience in business process reengineering, data collection and evaluation, research or performance or financial auditing in a public sector, legal or nonprofit environment, or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.
  
  

License, Certificate, Registration Requirements

• Special Qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual position
  
  

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