Program Analyst/Senior Program Analyst

• Office of Access and Inclusion
• Salary Range for Program Analyst: $94,819 to $126,422
• Salary Range for Senior Program Analyst: $104,308 - $139,079
• FLSA: Exempt / Union Represented
• This position allows for up to 4 days of remote work per week, and limited travel may be required. Position offered will be based off of qualifications and experience.

****Application will close on October 16, 2026, at 5 pm.***

• 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 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.

• About the Job
• 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 Ideal Candidate
• 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:

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 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:

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:
• Minimum Qualifications:
• 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.
• 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
• Learn more about our values.