Criminal Justice Programs Unit Supervisor (Court Programs Analyst III)

Full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $90,431.40 - $131,125.32.

About the Role

The Court Programs Analyst III manages specific programs and serves as a project leader to develop improved managerial procedures and practices within the Colorado Judicial Department’s court system. This role is distinguished by supervisory responsibility for 3.0 or more full-time employees or, with approval, the independent management of a highly specialized, complex program or project exceeding 12 months in duration. The position involves coordination with Director-level positions both within and external to the Judicial Department.

This position is part of the Criminal Justice Programs Unit (CJPU) within the Court Services Division, supporting statewide initiatives to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and accessibility of Colorado's trial courts. The CJPU leads the development, implementation, and oversight of statewide court programs that improve justice outcomes and expand access to behavioral health services, including adult diversion, youth justice initiatives, restorative justice, competency programs, problem-solving courts, and other behavioral health initiatives.

This leadership role advances behavioral health initiatives across criminal and civil court systems, providing supervision and strategic direction for statewide programs. A primary responsibility is supporting the implementation of SB 26-149 by strengthening coordination between the criminal and civil justice systems and developing sustainable pathways for individuals with behavioral health needs. The position collaborates with judicial officers, court leadership, state agencies, attorneys, behavioral health providers, and community partners to implement legislation, develop statewide policies, and expand access to community-based resources.

Responsibilities

• Manages and administers statewide court programs and projects; leads or supervises analysts and team members.
• Identifies areas for new court policies and procedures; coordinates implementation with court systems and other state agencies.
• Reviews and evaluates organizational policies, practices, structure, functions, programs, work methods, resources, and relationships to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Compiles and analyzes information; verifies accuracy; identifies issues and formulates recommendations for change.
• Identifies problems within state court departments; offers and implements solutions using mathematical or statistical methods.
• Drafts rules, administrative recommendations, and Chief Justice Directives.
• Prepares reports, schedules, forms, procedures, and directives based on research and evaluation.
• Analyzes proposed legislation, judicial processes, and procedures for potential impact on the court system.
• Prepares and monitors budget requests, grant requests, and grant completion reports.
• May recruit and select unit employees, establish expectations, and provide performance feedback.
• Provides orientation, training, mentoring, and coaching to subordinates; facilitates cross-training and interdepartmental training.
• Assigns duties and responsibilities; develops and establishes procedures for administrative systems.
• Establishes response procedures for internal and external information requests.
• Attends meetings and training as required; performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities for a unit, including scheduling, assigning work, and quality control.
• Conducts performance appraisals and participates in discipline, dismissal, and hiring processes.
• Provides input into pay, status, and tenure decisions for supervised employees, volunteers, or interns.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree and five years of management analysis experience in statistical or economic analysis, office systems, methods and procedures, work measurement, forms design, or program planning, including one year of supervisory experience.
• Additional work experience in related fields may substitute year-for-year for the required formal education.
• OR two years as a Court Programs Analyst II in the Colorado Judicial Department.

Skills

• Ability to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers frequently; occasional standing, reaching, lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Close, distance, and peripheral vision, with the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a quiet environment with varying and unpredictable situations, handle emergencies, interruptions, and multiple inquiries simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience with policy development, legislative analysis, and grant management.
• Commitment to collaboration, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion.