UCS-23 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT STATE OF NEW YORK UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM PLEASE POST ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 16101 POSITION TITLE

PRINCIPAL

MANAGEMENT ANALYST

(HR

OPERATIONS

)

JG:

30

LOCATION:

OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION - DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES ALBANY COUNTY BASE SALARY

$123,228

CLASSIFICATION:

NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

One year in the Senior Management Analyst title; or Master's degree in Public or Business Administration from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of relevant experience; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

Principal Management Analysts are responsible to the Director of the Office of Court Administration (OCA), or to other court administrators and administrative judges for supervising a staff of analysts involved in confidential research, analysis, planning and policy formulation related to a specific functional or operational area of court administration and management. Principal Management Analysts also direct special ad hoc projects that entail coordinating the work of court analysts working in a number of different OCA units, and perform other related duties. Principal Management Analysts are expected to be specialists in a specific substantive or functional area, such as Family, Criminal, or Civil Courts, or statistical systems analysis.

ASSIGNMENT

The HR Operations Unit oversees statewide processing and compliance related to certification lists, nominations, and Court Officer hiring and onboarding. This position will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and expert guidance to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in high volume personnel transactions. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Leading, supervising, and developing three operational teams:
• Certs Team
• Nominations Team
• Court Officer Processing Team
• Managing staff at multiple levels, including Management Analysts (JG 25) and Senior Court Analysts (JG 21), ensuring appropriate workflow distribution, separation of duties, dual level approval processes, and effective coverage across all teams.
• Overseeing the full lifecycle of certification and nomination transactions, ensuring compliance with civil service rules, appointment policies, and PeopleSoft processing requirements.
• Directing and strengthening the Court Officer onboarding process, including appointments, transfers, auto promotions, and coordination with district HR teams.
• Ensuring unit capacity and preparedness for year-round hiring cycles, including expanded academy schedules and increased transaction volume.
• Establishing clear procedures, standardizing processes statewide, and eliminating outdated or inconsistent practices.
• Providing expert technical advice to HR leadership, district administrators, and courts regarding complex transaction issues and policy interpretation.
• Training staff, onboarding new team members, and supporting the professional development of analysts.
• Monitoring performance, producing reports, and recommending improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and policy compliance.
• Collaborating with the Director of Human Resources and other HR unit heads to maintain high operational standards and continuity of service following recent leadership changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1 .

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a cover letter and resume by email to HRpostings@nycourts.

gov or by mail to:

CHRISTY BASS DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION 25 BEAVER STREET - 7TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10004 APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM. POSTING DATE

September 16, 2026 APPLICATIONS

MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY

October 14, 2026 The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.