Overview
Dependency Court Improvement Analyst Jobs in Olympia, USA at State of Washington
Salary: $76,968.00 – $ Annually
Location : Olympia, WA
Job Type: .REGULAR:
Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-43
Division: Administrative Services Division
Department: Court Innovation-Family & Youth Justice (A53)
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Profile
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 work groups, 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: 2026-43
Status:
Regular, Full-Time
Location:
Olympia, Washington
Salary:
Range 64: $76,968 – $100,980 per year (DOQ)
Opens:
May 21, 2026.
Closes: June 1, 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 and Responsibilities
Many of the key responsibilities for this role include:
- Support and staff action-oriented dependency court improvement work groups, 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 and Credentials
- 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…
Title: Dependency Court Improvement Analyst
Company: State of Washington
Location: Olympia, USA
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