Salary: $86,688.00 - $113,736.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Exempt
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-55
Department: Administrative Office of the Courts
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
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: $86,688 - $113,736 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
AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to an interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager for this recruitment.
This position requires you to be in the office at least two (2) days per week.

Duties
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
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.

For more information about the position, to review the job description, application submission requirements, supplemental questions, inquire about benefits, or to apply for the position CLICK HERE TO APPLY!
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.

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable col