Program Analyst / Senior Program Analyst

SBC Small Business Consulting

Program Analyst or Senior Program Analyst supporting the State Bar of California’s legal-services grants. Managing compliance, research, audits, reporting, and stakeholder relationships.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $94,819 - $139,079 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant administration, compliance, and program evaluation, with strong capabilities in data analysis and project management. Proficient in maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders and providing guidance in complex program analysis.

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Grant ComplianceData Collection And EvaluationProgram AnalysisStatistical ReportingProject Management

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisResearchPerformance AnalysisFinancial AnalysisGrant AdministrationAuditingProgram EvaluationStatistical ReportingOffice ManagementBudgeting

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal RelationshipsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProject Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Word ProcessingSpreadsheet ProgramsDatabase Recordkeeping SystemsInternet ApplicationsWeb-Based Applications

Industry Keywords

Legal ServicesNonprofit EnvironmentPublic SectorComplianceGrantmaking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer grants for legal services to low-income Californians
Support grant compliance by helping ensure grantees meet statutory and program requirements and reporting deadlines
Research and write memos to the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission and its committees
Maintain relationships with volunteers, agencies, grantees, and other stakeholders
Develop and manage projects to increase transparency, efficiency, and impact of grants administration
Conduct research and analyze qualitative and quantitative data
Review processes, program transactions, records, and documents
Prepare statistical data, reports, correspondence, and special studies
Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend corrective actions or process modifications
Conduct audits to identify program inconsistencies or non-compliance
Provide expertise and guidance to staff in complex program analysis and solutions
Serve as a communication liaison with State Bar committees, members, vendors, contractors, departments, employees, and the public
Provide lead direction over programs, staff, or special projects
Train, assign, coordinate, and evaluate staff work
Represent the State Bar at programs and functions and respond to inquiries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a field that develops skills related to essential duties, or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties
Program Analyst: two years of experience in data collection and evaluation, research, performance or financial analysis, or grant compliance in a public sector, legal, or nonprofit environment, or equivalent
Senior Program Analyst: minimum of three years of journey-level professional experience in data collection and evaluation, research, performance or financial analysis, or grant compliance in a public sector, legal, or nonprofit environment, or equivalent
Knowledge of assigned program operations, services, policies, procedures, terminology, codes, and regulations
Knowledge of data analysis and research tools
Knowledge of computer information systems, word processing, spreadsheet programs, internet and web-based applications, and database recordkeeping systems
Ability to review and analyze complex qualitative and quantitative data
Ability to audit records and accurately gather, record, evaluate, analyze, and interpret data
Ability to compile data and prepare narrative and statistical reports
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Senior Program Analyst: knowledge of office management, budgeting, administration, supervision, interviewing, investigation, personnel selection, and office procedure
Senior Program Analyst: ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate programs under conflicting deadlines; mentor, assign, and prioritize staff work
Excellent communication, precise writing, analytical, project management, and organizational skills
Experience in compliance, public speaking, legal aid, or grantmaking is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 4 days of remote work per week
Limited travel may be required
FLSA exempt
Union represented