Business Operations Analyst

Position Description

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court's 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. At the heart of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County is commitment and collaboration between team members who contribute professional skill sets and meaningful work experiences toward the goal of serving the community at large.

Accessible career paths, a healthy work-life balance, job stability, and comprehensive total rewards including generous pay and benefits, a robust public sector pension, and Court matched 401K/457 individual savings plans, are just some of the values that the Court offers to every member of its thriving workforce. Plan your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County – connect with us today.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Business Operations Analyst performs financial, statistical, logistical, and management analyses to support Court-wide contracts, purchasing, materials management, and resource allocation functions. This entry-level professional role supports purchasing, inventory, supply chain, contracting, transportation, and other business resource activities. The position conducts research and data analysis develops recommendations for process improvements, and assists with monitoring expenditures, service agreements, and operational performance. The Business Resources Analyst works collaboratively with Court staff, County employees, outside agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders while handling sensitive and confidential information. Success in this role requires sound judgment, initiative, creativity, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate recommendations clearly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze purchasing, inventory, logistics, supply chain, and materials management processes and recommend improvements to maximize efficiency and resources.
• Develop and maintain inventory, asset, and financial tracking systems; reconcile invoices and prepare reports on expenditures, assets, and operational activities.
• Assist with the development, administration, and evaluation of contracts, service agreements, purchasing activities, and materials management operations.
• Conduct research, data analysis, cost-benefit evaluations, and performance assessments to support operational and resource management decisions.
• Coordinate logistics and purchasing activities with internal staff and external agencies while supporting policies, procedures, projects, and special assignments.

The official classification for this role is Business Resources Analyst. The responsibilities above illustrate the general scope of work for this classification. Individual positions may not perform all listed duties, and the responsibilities described are not intended to be exhaustive. For a detailed job description, please click here . Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin.

THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY

This position may be eligible for partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the final filing date of this bulletin:

OPTION I: Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited four-year college or university -AND- one (1) year of experience defining, analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems related to logistics, supply-chain management and materials management and assisting in implementing the solutions.

OPTION II: Five (5) years of experience defining, analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems related to logistics, supply-chain management and materials management and assisting in implementing the solutions.

*To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit our Applicant Support page.

Note: Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a pro rate basis (e.g. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of administrative, economic, statistical, and procedural analysis principles and practices.
• Knowledge of purchasing, contracting, supply chain, logistics, inventory, and materials management principles.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate data and develop fact-based recommendations.
• Proficiency with computers and standard business software, including spreadsheets, databases, and other applications used for financial and operational analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to establish effective working relationships while handling sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy.

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE .

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE (Download PDF reader).

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING

This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:

EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.

ASSESSMENT: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the assessment process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Placement on an eligible list may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.

Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to Ashley Betancourth, Staffing Partner.

Superior Court of Los Angeles County is an equal opportunity employer.