Court Transformation Principal Analyst chez Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles, CA

About the Department

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is seeking a strategic and analytical leader to serve as a Court Transformation Principal Analyst in the Court Transformation Office. This role is central to the Court’s mission to modernize operations, enhance service delivery, and promote transparency through data-driven decision-making and process innovation. In collaboration with executive leadership, judicial officers, and administrative teams, the Court Transformation Principal Analyst leads efforts to evaluate workflows, identify inefficiencies, and recommend forward-thinking solutions that align with the Court’s strategic goals. This role requires a strong command of data analytics, process reengineering, and performance measurement to support enterprise-wide improvements. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned analyst who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about public sector innovation and meaningful change.

• Conduct in-depth analyses of court operations and business processes to identify opportunities for process improvement and reengineering.

• Identify cross-departmental innovations to improve operational efficiency and overall service quality.

• Collaborate with departments to assess current practices and recommend evidence-based enhancements.

• Lead process evaluations and redesigns to streamline workflows and enhance performance.

• Develop and implement performance metrics that support strategic planning and accountability.

• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations that translate complex data into actionable insights.

• Contribute to cross-functional efforts to ensure alignment and successful implementation of transformation initiatives.

The official classification for this role is Principal Management Analyst. For a detailed job description, please click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin.

THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY 

This position may be eligible for partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the time of application:

OPTION I: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance, social sciences or a closely related field* -AND- five (5) years of progressively responsible experience defining, analyzing, and making recommendations for the solution of problems relating to program, organization and/or other management problems and assisting in the implementation of the solutions.

OPTION II: Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance, social sciences or a closely related field* -AND- four (4) years of progressively responsible experience defining, analyzing, and making recommendations for the solution of problems relating to program, organization and/or other management problems and assisting in the implementation of the solutions.

OPTION III: Nine (9) years of progressively responsible experience defining, analyzing, and making recommendations for the solution of problems relating to program, organization and/or other management problems and assisting in the implementation of the solutions.

*To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit the Applicant Support page.

• Certification or demonstrated experience in continuous improvement methodologies, such as Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, or Total Quality Management (TQM).

• Experience leading process improvement initiatives within complex, multi-stakeholder environments, ideally in the public sector or large institutions.
• Advanced analytical skills, including proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI) and the ability to translate data into actionable operational insights.
• Exceptional communication and engagement skills, with experience preparing and presenting executive-level reports, and recommendations.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, with a focus on driving measurable outcomes in organizational transformation efforts.
• Familiarity with court operations, public administration, or judicial systems, or experience working in a government or legal setting.

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION 

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE. 

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING 

This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:

EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.

ASSESSMENT: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the assessment process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.    

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.