Senior Program Analyst/Lead Program Analyst

Office of Access & Inclusion

Annual Salary Range for Senior Program Analyst: $104,308 - $139,079

Annual Salary Range for Lead Program Analyst: $114,747 - $152,971

FLSA Exempt / Union Represented

This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week

About the Office

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 2025, OA&I, working with the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission and the Board of Trustees, distributed approximately $313 million to 114 nonprofit legal aid organizations throughout the state. 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.

Position Description / About the Job

The State Bar of California seeks a full-time Senior Program Analyst or Lead Program Analyst to join its access to justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion team. Responsibilities may include researching and drafting policies about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession and other industries; leading initiatives to promote and expand pro bono legal services; supporting partnerships and collaboration with various stakeholders to increase access and fairness in the legal system; developing and managing projects to advance access to the legal system and diversity, equity, and inclusion in California’s legal profession; administrative rulemaking; and maintaining important relationships with volunteers, agencies, grantees, and other stakeholders. A small portion of the Senior or Lead Program Analyst’s responsibilities may include grants administration. This position will require travel to visit in-person with State Bar grantees and other stakeholders and for meetings and conferences.

The Ideal Candidate

For both roles, 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 policy analysis, legal aid, or grantmaking is a plus. The team values people who bring a passion for social justice, collegiality, and integrity to the workplace.

Minimum Qualifications for Senior Program Analyst

Education:

• 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:

• 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.

License, Certificate, Registration Requirements:

• None required.

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar’s selection process for this classification.

Minimum Qualifications for Lead Program Analyst

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a field that develops skills related to essential duties or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the position's duties.
• Juris Doctorate or master’s degree in a relevant field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including at least two (2) years at the advanced journey level, in research, data collection and evaluation, performance or financial auditing, or business process re-engineering, in a public sector, legal or nonprofit environment, or equivalent.

License, Certificate, and Registration Requirements:

• Special Qualifications, including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license, may be established for individual positions.

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar’s selection process for this classification.

About the State Bar

The State Bar of California’s mission is to protect the public and includes the primary functions of licensing, regulation, and discipline of attorneys; the advancement of the ethical and competent practice of law; and support of efforts for greater access to, and inclusion in, the legal system.

Our Values

Clarity | Investing in Our People | Excellence | Respect | Growth Mindset

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DEI Statement

We are a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all of our employees and prospective employees experience fairness, dignity, and respect.

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