Dependency Court Improvement Analyst

Dependency Court Improvement Analyst

Salary

$78,504.00 - $102,996.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type

Exempt

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-76

Department

Administrative Office of the Courts

Opening Date

08/14/2026

Closing Date

8/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
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Description

Make a Difference in the Court System!

The Administrative Office of the Courts is looking for a passionate and skilled Dependency Court Improvement Analyst to help strengthen Washington's dependency court system and improve outcomes for children, youth, and families. If you're driven by meaningful work and committed to equity and family well-being, this role offers the chance to make a real, statewide impact.

As a key member of the Family and Youth Justice Programs (FYJP) team, you'll collaborate with courts, lived experts, and partners across the child welfare system to design, support, and evaluate efforts that make the court experience more equitable, trauma-responsive, and centered on hope. Your work will involve bringing people together across disciplines, facilitating action-focused workgroups, and helping courts implement practices that uplift families and communities. You'll also play a central role in initiatives such as the Family Well-Being Community Collaborative and provide hands-on support for local court improvement projects.

FYJP's mission is transforming systems so that families can thrive and court communities reflect fairness, dignity, and inclusion. If this resonates with you, you'll find this work both challenging and deeply rewarding.

This position may involve travel to support courts and system partners statewide. Hybrid work options are available based on agency policy.

Washington Courts Employment Opportunity

Administrative Office of the Courts

Dependency Court Improvement Analyst

Court Program Analyst

Administrative Services Division

Our Mission: To advance the timely, effective, and equitable operations of the Washington State judicial branch.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

POSITION DETAILS

Job: 2026-76

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range 64: $78,504 - $102,996 per year (DOQ)

Opens: August 14, 2026.

Closes: August 31, 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven (7) calendar days after posting.

WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION

AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager for this recruitment.

This position requires you to be in the office at least two (2) days per week.

Duties

Many of the key responsibilities for this role include:

• Support and staff action-oriented dependency court improvement workgroups, including coordinating timelines, tracking deliverables, maintaining communication loops, and ensuring consistent follow-through from discussion to implementation.
• Facilitate group processes in settings where members may have differing opinions, ensuring voices are heard while guiding groups toward action steps, implementation planning, and concrete next milestones.
• Collaborate with courts and system partners-including lived experts, DCYF, attorneys, tribal partners, and community-based organizations-to align improvement efforts and advance equitable outcomes.
• Conduct research, analysis, and evaluation of existing court processes; identify opportunities for improvement; and prepare recommendations for courts and system partners.
• Provide technical assistance to courts implementing changes to practice, staffing, forms, or procedures related to dependency court operations.
• Develop and draft materials including toolkits, presentations, guidance documents, and communication products to support courts and system partners.
• Support programs and initiatives within the Family and Youth Justice Programs, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility as statewide priorities evolve and new initiatives emerge.
• Maintain and update program information and resources on the AOC and FYJP websites.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with system partners across the state, including families and youth with lived experience in the child welfare system.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in court administration, public administration, political science, business administration, or a closely allied field;

AND

• Three (3) years of experience in court administration and/or program development.

Relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement.

THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience in child welfare, dependency court practice, family-serving systems, or related areas.
• Understanding of and/or lived experience with the child welfare court system, and the ability to apply that perspective to system-change efforts.
• Demonstrated facilitation skills in virtual and in-person settings, including guiding diverse groups to set priorities, developing action plans, navigate differing viewpoints, and remain on task.
• Experience supporting cross-sector workgroups, committees, or Communities of Practice.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including preparation of clear and accessible materials.
• Ability to create inclusive spaces where all participants feel heard and respected.
• Commitment to race equity, procedural justice, and family-centered court practices.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across system partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products, including Word, Teams, and SharePoint, and presentation tools, such as Canva.
• Experience with-or willingness to learn-website content management using WordPress or similar tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, organize work effectively, meet deadlines, and provide strong meeting and coordination support, including tracking timelines, deliverables, and communication loops.
• Familiarity with the Washington State court system and the dependency court process.

Supplemental Information

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
• Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
• This position may be overtime eligible.

The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 705-5337, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to Recruitment@courts.wa.gov.

Candidates who are offered a job with AOC must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

AOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal government eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identify and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements for that form.

AOC does not use E-verify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

SPECIAL NOTE: Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

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