Senior Court Analyst

SENIOR COURT ANALYST (Child Welfare Court Improvement Project Coordinator): THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY SUBJECT TO GRANT FUNDING. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Under supervision, Senior Court Analysts work individually or as team leaders, on projects that involve research and confidential analysis, planning and other related work in one or more of the following areas: budget development and court finance; personnel administration; resource allocation; and court system management and administration. As team leaders, Senior Court Analysts supervise Junior Court Analysts and Court Analysts assigned to field or research projects of narrow scope. ASSIGNMENT: The Child Welfare Court Improvement Project ('CWCIP') is a statewide, federally funded initiative that supports the Family Court's mandate to promote the safety, permanence and well-being of abused and neglected children. Working as part of a statewide team under the policy direction of the Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Justice Initiatives, in support of the Statewide Coordinating Judge for Family Court Matters, and under the administrative supervision of the local Judicial District, the Child Welfare Court Improvement Project Coordinator's responsibilities may include: Supporting multi-disciplinary child welfare collaboratives. Implementing or assisting in the management of ongoing initiatives and projects designed to improve child welfare court practices. Review, organize and analyze data to make recommendations. Work closely with family court judges and court personnel to identify issues and implement new procedures to address identified issues. Draft project proposals. Prepare correspondence. Design and coordinate training programs with respect to these initiatives. QUALIFICATIONS: One year in the Court Analyst title; or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of relevant experience; or Master's degree (MSW, JD, MPA or MBA preferred) in Public or Business Administration from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of relevant experience; or An equivalent combination of education and experience. A thorough working knowledge of family court and child welfare system operations, family law, and child welfare policy is required. Group facilitation skills to support management efforts with collaborative groups are also necessary. LOCATION: 8th JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICTWIDE : Family Court Building Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming, Erie Counties Applications must be postmarked or received by October 22, 2026.