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Program Analyst Or Senior Program Analyst

The Office of Access & Inclusion (OA&I) leads the grantmaking for legal services, and policymaking on access to justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion work at the State Bar. In 2026, OA&I, working with the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission (LSTFC) and the Board of Trustees, distributed approximately $300 million to 118 nonprofit legal aid organizations serving all 58 California counties. OA&I also supports various initiatives to promote and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession by partnering with other offices of the State Bar and external stakeholders.

The State Bar of California seeks a full-time Program Analyst or Senior Program Analyst who will be a key member of the grants team. Responsibilities may include administering grants for legal services to low-income Californians; supporting grant compliance by helping ensure grantees meet statutory and program requirements and reporting deadlines; researching and writing memos to the LSTFC and its committees; maintaining important relationships with volunteers, agencies, grantees, and other stakeholders; and developing and managing a variety of projects to help increase transparency, efficiency, and impact of grants administration. This position will require travel to visit in-person with State Bar grantees and other stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with precise writing and analytical skills; demonstrate sound judgment and attention to detail; and have strong project management and organizational skills. Because of OA&I's work with public commissions and councils, other State Bar offices, and external stakeholders, collaboration and relationship building skills are essential. Experience in compliance, public speaking, legal aid, or grantmaking is a plus. The team values people who bring a passion for social justice, collegiality, and integrity to the workplace.

Program Analyst

Under general supervision, the Program Analyst performs a variety of analytical, technical, and administrative duties in assigned State Bar divisions/units.

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

• Performs professional work in support of State Bar programs and services within the various State Bar divisions/units, as assigned, involving the knowledge, interpretation, and application of State Bar policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Researches information by identifying, locating and extracting relevant data in order to obtain sufficient, valid and reliable data for analysis and decision making purposes.
• 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.
• Participates in a variety of complex and detailed programmatic responsibilities involving problem solving.
• Evaluates program effectiveness by comparing outcomes to goals in order to determine whether to take corrective actions or recommend modification to processes and procedures.
• Performs research into program and quality control regulations and procedures; prepares reports on findings; identifies problems of non-compliance; recommends corrective action regarding discrepancies.
• Conducts audits to determine if there are program inconsistencies or non-compliance.
• Provides input in developing and evaluating program policies and procedures and evaluates and proposes changes concerning the methods of operation.
• May perform a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job.

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of the assigned program, departmental programs, policies, procedures and terminology.
• Codes and regulations as related to assigned program responsibility.
• Principles of data analysis and research tools.
• Problem identification, analysis and evaluation.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution methods and techniques.
• Computer information systems, including personal computer applications, word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Principles of effective writing and verbal presentation.
• Working knowledge of the State Bar Offices and their functions and a general knowledge of other agencies and their interface with the State Bar.
• Computerized information and database recordkeeping systems.

Ability to:

• Apply the policies and practices of a department.
• Review and analyze complex qualitative and quantitative data.
• Audit records and accurately gather, record and evaluate data; analyze and interpret information and adopt effective courses of action.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer hardware, software, and internet and web-based applications.
• Make fine visual distinctions upon proofreading written documents and viewing information on a computer screen.
• Compile data and prepare narrative and statistical reports.
• Appropriately respond to requests and inquiries from the public, State Bar members, or other departments.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels as well as with the public.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information.

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.

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.

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.

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 and functions, and responds to inquiries from board members, management, attorneys and the public.
• May perform a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of office management, budgeting, administration and supervision.
• Problem identification, analysis and evaluation.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution methods and techniques.
• Computer information systems, including personal computer applications, word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Interviewing and investigative techniques.
• Principles of effective writing and verbal presentation.
• Coordination and operation of programs.
• Working knowledge of the State Bar Offices and their functions and a general knowledge of other agencies and their interface with the State Bar.
• Personnel selection and supervisory principles, practices, and procedures.
• Computerized information and database recordkeeping systems.
• Office procedure, budget preparation and maintenance techniques.

Ability to:

• Apply the policies and practices of a department.
• Understand,