Salary : $84,984.00 - $111,504.00 Annually
Location : Olympia, WA
Job Type: TEMPORARY: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-55
Division: Court Services Division
Department: CSD - Court Consulting and Technical Assistiance (C60)
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Profile
The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to take on the role as our next Pretrial Services Program Coordinator within the Court Consulting and Technical Assistance team.This position will provide direct technical assistance and consultation services to help Washington state trial courts identify and implement changes to the court operations, programs, processes, practices or staffing so our courts can operate more fairly and effectively. The Pretrial Services Program Coordinator will also work with stakeholders to continue a pretrial services program that promotes best practices, provides technical assistance to local courts, and distributes funding for trial courts through a competitive application process. The program will continue to collect data and evaluate funded programs to assess their value, feasibility and replicability for possible program expansion.
Manages participation of diverse stakeholder groups in development, implementation and evaluation of significant, high-impact changes to judicial programs, court processes, practices, and staffing to improve the efficiency/effectiveness and integrity of court operations as well as enhance consumer experiences and outcomes.
The preferred candidate will have expert knowledge and experience with the justice system with specific focus on the Washington State court system; laws, procedures, and practices within courts of limited and general jurisdiction; principles, best practices and trends in court administration.
This is a senior professional level job that works with minimal supervision and applies independent judgment and decision making on complex, and highly technical, major projects. May lead and review the work of other professional staff and support staff.
Washington Courts Employment Opportunity

Administrative Office of the Courts
Pretrial Services Program Coordinator

(Senior Court Program Analyst)

Court Services Division
POSITION DETAILS
Job #: 2026-55

Status: TEMPORARY: Full-Time*

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range 68: $84,984 - $111,504 per year (DOQ).

Opens: June 25, 2026

Closes: July 6, 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven calendar days after posting.
*Duration: This project position is currently funded through June 30, 2027.
WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION
This position requires you to be in the office at least two (2) days per week.

Duties and Responsibilities
Some of the duties you will perform are:

• Plans, implements, monitors and evaluates court program components involving significant impact on judicial programs, including completion of complex or highly technical major projects and objectives.

• Manages inter-jurisdictional, comprehensive programs and/or complex/highly technical major projects. Designs and analyzes alternative management techniques and estimates the statewide impact of implementing proposed change(s). Completes research, assessments, and provides recommendations to a designated Manager or Executive.
• Provides information, assessment, consultation, support and recommendations to AOC, courts, associations and boards and commissions within major operational areas (i.e., personnel management, contracting, performance management, budget development, court service delivery and/or judicial system policy and procedure) to achieve consistent, efficient, and effective programs and operations.
• Analyzes and evaluates proposed legislation and its probable impact upon project and program goals; prepares briefs on proposed legislation.

• May supervise the work of other professional staff and support staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Credentials
Relevant experience may substitute for the required education.

• A Bachelor's degree in court administration, public administration, political science, business administration or closely allied field

AND

• Five (5) years of responsible experience in court administration and/or program development, including one (1) year in a supervisory or lead role and/or managing/directing groups or teams.

THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Understands customer expectations and delivers work products that meet those needs.
• Builds trust and credibility through honesty, professionalism, and respectful interactions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Able to set effective goals and achieve them using structured plans, timelines, and action steps.
• Skilled in prioritizing, managing time, and meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.
• Proficient in analysis, evaluation, and developing well-supported recommendations and options.
• Knowledgeable about Washington State's justice system, court administration practices, policy issues, and NACM core competencies.
• Effective at facilitating strategic planning, visioning efforts, and challenging meetings with diverse stakeholders.

Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you MUST include the following:

• Completed online application.
• Current Resume.
• Letter of Interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for the position.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
• Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
• This position is not overtime eligible.

We are a team-oriented culture, and a balance of family and work-life in a wonderful community. We offer a family-friendly package of pay, benefits, paid time off, and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.

Our compensation plan includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Plan Options
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays)
• Paid Basic Life Insurance Policy and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Part-time employees will receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details about all we have to offer, visit the benefits page at
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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in court administration, public administration, political science, business administration or closely allied field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess at lease five (5) years of responsible experience in court administration and/or program development, including one (1) year in a supervisory or lead role and/or managing/directing groups or teams?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your education and experience in regard to the qualifications of this position.
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This position requires working onsite two (2) days per week at the AOC office in Olympia, Washington. Are you still interested in applying for this position?

• Yes
• No

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