Director, Data and Analytics

Schedule: Full-time

What You'll Do:

• Leadership: Develops and executes short- and long-term data strategy aligned with the Supreme Court’s mission. Directs the operations of the Office of Data and Analytics; establishes departmental standards, objectives, and goals.

• Data Governance and Innovation: Serves as the Court’s lead advisor on data governance and analytics. Establishes best practices in data curation, privacy, security, and quality assurance. Leads initiatives to treat data as a strategic asset. Explores innovative technologies, including generative AI and predictive analytics, to modernize court operations.

• Operational Support: Oversees cross-functional collaboration between judicial leadership, administrative collaborators, and justice partners. Delivers actionable insights to Supreme Court leaders and local courts to improve performance and resource allocation. Provides dashboards and tools to monitor case backlogs, docket activity, and judicial productivity.

• Advanced Analytics and Research: Designs and delivers analytic solutions supporting case flow management, judicial performance, caseload forecasting, and more. Leads efforts in statistical modeling, performance evaluation, and policy analysis for internal and external stakeholders. Oversees ad hoc and longitudinal research studies.

• Judicial Operations Support: Analyzes and evaluates proposals related to court structure and judicial resource allocation. Collaborates with Case Management to support courts with operational reviews and dashboard reporting. Manages oversight of JCIS (Judge and Court Information System) functionality and data integrity.

• Curriculum, Training, and Advising: Develops and leads training on statistical methods, court performance measurement, and data-informed operations. Provides subject matter expertise to boards, commissions, advisory groups, and task forces. Establishes and disseminates best practices, standards, and resources to elevate statistical literacy and court data quality.

• Integration: Partners with the Office of Information Technology to enhance data systems, repositories, and visualization tools. Leads data needs assessments and coordinate implementation priorities. Evaluates software platforms and recommend tools to improve efficiency and reporting capabilities.

• Policy and Public Engagement: Provide data-driven recommendations to inform legislative proposals and structural reforms. Develops infographics, dashboards, and reports. Serves as a liaison to external data consumers, including media, researchers, and the public, communicating complex data in accessible formats. Supports Court initiatives with timely, contextualized data to elevate transparency and trust.

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in statistics, mathematics, or a related field. A graduate degree in statistics, mathematics, or a related field is preferred. Demonstrated ability to provide expertise and leadership in a related field, typically acquired through seven (7) to ten (10) or more years of progressive professional experience. Previous supervisory experience preferred.