The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Director (Principal Manager II) for the Center for Families, Children & the Court (CFCC).
CFCC’s core mission is to provide direct services to support effective court practices and meet the diverse needs of families, children, and other served by the California state courts. The Deputy Director (Principal Manager II) reports to the CFCC Director and assists the Director with managing operations and interactions with judicial branch officials, partners, and critical stakeholders to further the mission and goals of the Judicial Council. The Deputy Director is charged with supporting the CFCC Director and Executive Office leadership in implementing the strategic goals and objectives of the Judicial Council of California through a portfolio of statewide programs to assist the courts and the public to improve practice in family and juvenile law, as well as other case types, including child support, collaborative justice and treatment courts, domestic violence, probate/mental health and the Community Assistance Recovery and Empowerment Act, legal services support through the Shriver and Equal Access programs, and services to self-represented litigants.
The Deputy Director focuses on ensuring high quality deliverables for the Executive Office, Judicial Council, court leadership, the legislature, and other stakeholders. The Deputy Director is responsible for overseeing the fiscal operations and funding allocations; resource allocation and operations such as personnel actions, office equipment, technology and data projects, and project management; and the office’s compliance with all guidelines, reporting, and directives from Leadership Support Services, Budget Services, Branch Accounting and Procurement, Human Resources, and Legal Services. The position directly oversees two Principal Managing Attorneys and one Principal Manager I and direct management of the Allocations Unit. The Deputy Director provides across-the-board, high-level oversight of office operations, and representing the CFCC Director as assigned. Duties extend to accountability in all aspects of operations including alignment with Judicial Council goals and objectives, adherence to quality excellence, and timeliness, in the implementation and execution of program and policy priorities, reporting mandates, grant management, and financial management of multiple funding streams.
Bachelor’s degree, and seven (7) years of professional analytical or managerial experience in assigned function, including, but not limited to, program analysis, development, implementation, research, and advising, including at least three (3) years of supervisory/management experience. An additional four (4) years of professional experience as noted above may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year foryear basis.
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Master’s degree in a directly related field for the assigned discipline and four (4) years of professional-level analytical or managerial experience in assigned function, including, but not limited to, program analysis, development, implementation, research, and advising, including at least three (3) years of supervisory/management experience.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with various CFCC programs including, but not limited to, juvenile dependency and delinquency; child and family-focused programs; child support; child welfare and adoptions; family law and domestic violence; self-help for self-represented litigants; mental health and behavioral health services; tribal/state programs; Court Appointed Special Advocates program; and Community Assistance Recovery and Empowerment Act.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, financial analysis, and fiscal management.
- Ability to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and implement innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and project management skills.
- Experience in managing a portfolio of programs with multi-grant and fund sources and requirements.
- Knowledge of trial court funding, budgeting and accounting procedures.
- Experience with state, federal, and/or local policies and budget and legislative processes.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, financial analysis, and fiscal management.
- Experience developing and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external business partners.
- Ability to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, and the public.
- Experience leading and directing high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams to achieve business objectives, while promoting a fair, diverse, and inclusive team culture.
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and implement innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively.
- Experience in leading and managing organizational change initiatives.
To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, November 10, 2025, however, this position will remain open until filled. This position requires the submission of our official application, a resume and a response to the supplemental questions.
To complete the online application, please click here.
The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at (415) 865-4260. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is available by dialing 711. Once connected, provide the relay operator with the number for Human Resources: 415-865-4260.
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