Program Analyst / Senior Program Analyst

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:

Two (2) years of experience in data collection and evaluation, research or performance or financial analysis, 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.

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SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST:

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.

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.

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.

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 and functions, and responds to inquiries from board members, management, attorneys and the public.

Principles of office management, budgeting, administration and supervision.

Interviewing and investigative techniques.

Coordination and operation of programs.

Personnel selection and supervisory principles, practices, and procedures.

Office procedure, budget preparation and maintenance techniques.

Understand, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations related to assigned programs.

Plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate programs under conflicting deadlines and demands.

Analyze material and problems and identify solutions.

Analyze problems and complaints, and identify solutions in a timely manner.

Mentor, assign and prioritize work assignments of staff in support of meeting program goals.

Communicate clearly, concisely and professionally, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

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