Court Programs Analyst III; Research, Data and PALs Unit

Court Programs Analyst III (Research, Data and PALs Unit)

Job Code JD06525 Location Denver / Denver County Department Office of the State Court Administrator

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

General Statement Of Duties: Manages specific programs and / or serves as project leader to develop improved managerial procedures and practices in the Colorado Judicial Department’s court system.

Distinguishing Factors: In addition to managing programs and/or projects which must consume 50% of the employee’s time (managing programs or projects includes assigning tasks, monitoring progress and work flow checking, scheduling work, and establishing work standards), the Court Programs Analyst III position is distinguished from other classifications due to the supervisory responsibility for 3.0 or more full‑time employees. If an employee does not meet the supervision requirement a Division may, in consultation with the Director of Human Resources and with the approval of the State Court Administrator, utilize this classification if the employee has responsibility for independently managing a highly specialized complex program or project.

The complexity is reflected in a need for more sophisticated analytical methods and problem solving techniques. Work typically involves coordination with Director level positions within and external to the Judicial Department. The program or project schedule must exceed 12 months. A maximum of 30% of all Court Program Analysts may be classified as a Court Program Analyst III in a Division.

This position will receive supervision from a Court Programs Analyst IV, Administrator or Division Director.

The Court Services Divisions is currently a community of more than 60 employees supporting a variety of initiatives and programs related to trial courts in the state of Colorado. The Court Services Division values diversity and inclusivity and is seeking applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences and demographics that share these same values.

This position is for current judicial employees only.

The position will supervise the PALs Team in Court Services. The PALS (Process Analysis Legislation) team supports court staff statewide by managing various functions, including assisting with Court Appointed Counsel (CAC) payments, maintaining the Judicial Resource Manual, and addressing data integrity and sealing issues. We play a role in analyzing and implementing legislation, tracking bills, assessing their impact, and educating staff on legal changes.

The team also supports committees, facilitates communication across SCAO and external agencies, and provides guidance to staff facing complex challenges. Overall, the PALs team aims to ensure the smooth operation of judicial processes, promotes best practices, and ensures staff have the resources they need to succeed.

Manages and administers state wide court programs and projects in the Division of Planning and Analysis; leads or supervises other analysts and team members on projects.

Identifies areas to implement new court 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…