Senior Court Program Analyst

Washington Courts Employment Opportunity

Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)

SENIOR COURT PROGRAM ANALYST

(for the Gender & Justice Commission)

Administrative Services Division, Court Innovation, Supreme Court Commissions

Our Mission:
To advance the timely, effective, and equitable operations of the Washington State judicial branch.

Location: Olympia, Washington (AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State).

Salary: $86,688 - $113,736per year (DOQ). This position is not eligible for overtime.

Closes: November 16, 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time after seven calendar days.

In-Office Requirement: This position requires at least two days per week working in-office.

Position Details

Make a Difference in Washington’s Courts!

The Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking a dedicated professional to serve as lead staff to the Washington State Supreme Court Gender & Justice Commission (GJC). The Commission leads the judicial branch in advancing gender equity and eliminating gender bias in Washington’s courts.

In this senior-level position, you’ll manage complex, high-visibility projects that influence real change. This is a dynamic, fast-paced role that requires strong organization, independence, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects. You will need to develop relationships and collaborate with diverse stakeholders including judicial officers, court staff, attorneys, community organizations, and people with lived experience. You will conduct policy analysis;

coordinate research; draft and edit reports and other written products; design and support education programs; examine court practices through an equity lens; and elevate initiatives that promote fairness, equal treatment, and the elimination of bias in the justice system.

You may also provide guidance to other GJC team members as you help move critical work forward.

As part of the Supreme Court Commissions unit within AOC’s Office of Court Innovation, you will join a strong team and collaborate with colleagues who staff the Minority and Justice Commission, Interpreter and Language Access Commission, and Tribal State Court Consortium.

If you’re someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys tackling complex challenges, and wants a career where your work truly matters, this is an opportunity to help shape a responsive and equitable court system. We invite you to bring your passion, your strategic thinking, and your commitment to positive change and join us in this important work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of GJC strategic work plan and implementation of priority projects in conjunction with GJC leadership, other staff, and GJC members.
• Develop judicial and court staff education on a wide range of gender justice issues.
• Analyze, track, and coordinate input on proposed legislation related to Commission priority issues.
• Work closely with and provide recommendations to Commission leaders.
• Respond to requests for Commission involvement from judicial branch and external stakeholders; coordinate joint initiatives.
• Manage the work of GJC’s Legislative, Family Law, Communications, and Incarceration, Gender & Justice Committees, and other work groups/committees as assigned.
• Identify and coordinate research activities aligned with the Commission’s mission and priorities and provide input on research design, implementation, and application of findings.
• Work with Commission members to develop resources and plan events.
• Coordinate with other GJC staff and team administrative support staff to ensure timely and successful completion of GJC projects.
• Provide oversight and guidance to externs and contractors engaged in GJC projects
• Oversee the Commission’s budgets and…