Senior/Lead/Principal Program Analyst

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. 

Examples of Essential Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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 the work of staff. 
• 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 an