Program Analyst

Compensation:

Full-time position at $35.83 hourly pay, plus benefits. This pay represents the start of the pay range for this classification. This position is federally grant funded and contingent on available grant funding. The employer is Californians for Drug Free Youth, dba, Community Alliances for Drug Free Youth, a nonprofit organization that acts in a fiduciary capacity.

Location:

San Diego, California SUMMARY This position announcement is for a Program Analyst at the San Diego United States Attorney's Office in downtown San Diego, CA, providing support to the Criminal Division.

Job Description:

The position holder will provide support to the United States Attorney's Office by coordinating with the U.S. Marshal Service and the arresting/investigative agency to ensure the appearance of defendants at court hearings. The applicant must pass a law enforcement background investigation, which may include drug testing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews the daily listing of defendants scheduled for court hearings provided by the U.S. Marshal Service. Conducts research to determine the nature of the charges, new or prior violations, date and location of incarceration, arresting agency and the name of the case investigative agent, ensuring the corresponding charging documents, complaints/indictments/warrants, are filed correctly, obtaining a copy of these documents Coordinating with the U.S. Marshal Service and the arresting/investigative agency to ensure the appearance of defendants at court hearings. Prepares a daily arraignment list of defendants scheduled for court hearings monitoring their status to ensure their timely appearances. Maintains and distributes a "NoBody" list, comprising defendants who fail to appear in court as originally scheduled due to medical reasons or unforeseen circumstances. Generates reports on court appearances, disseminating them to various recipients, including the duty Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA), section chiefs, deputy chiefs, Clerk's Office and Court personnel, agency staff, and interoffice personnel. Acts as point of contact (POC) and reviewing future court calendar schedules in automated systems; coordinating the court appearances of defendants with case investigative agencies and AUSAs effectively. Conducts research in automated systems to ascertain whether defendants have other pending criminal charges and/or previous legal violations, reporting findings to the case/duty AUSA and Deputy Chiefs. Serves as the primary technical expert for Rule 20/Rule 40 cases, involving the transfer of prisoners, by maintaining a calendar and log, drafting necessary pleadings for pending cases, recording when charging documents are completed for defendants arraigned from other districts, and obtaining the required charging documents and arrest warrants. Processes bonds, conducts criminal history checks through the JWIN system, determining if the search results confirm a criminal history record for the person by establishing a match. Learns to correlate new information with existing information and draws conclusions regarding use patterns and trends. Prepares reports based on information collected and analyzed. Assists in dissemination of information to various agencies both verbally and in writing. Provides responsive, high quality service to employees, representatives of participating agencies by providing accurate, complete and up-to-date information. Learns which analytical techniques, methodologies, and technologies should be employed to meet the goals of the analytical task. Creates and uses manuals and automated files for performing analytical functions. Responds to various short-term requests. Maintains written logs and summaries of all analytical support provided. Prepares and disseminates written monthly reports. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management and/or public groups.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of

Microsoft Office Suite:

Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Access; SPSS or similar analytical software.

Education/Training/Experience:

Qualifiers may include any combination of education, training, and/or experience that demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid California driver's license U.S. citizenship

Knowledge:

Principles, practices, and techniques of analysis; Types of outcome based models used; Effective methods to present statistical information to a variety of users; Methods and techniques used in researching, compiling, sorting, evaluating, and analyzing statistical, theoretical, and factual material.

Abilities:

Analyze a variety of information to recognize trends and patterns; Collect, synthesize, analyze, and evaluate a large volume of information; Create and utilize manual or automated files to be used for facilitating and/or performing analytical functions; Draw conclusions and develop critical thinking skills, as applicable to meeting analytical tasks; Organize facts, numbers, reports, and prioritize work; Meet schedules and time lines; Read and interpret maps and other geographical information; Present conclusions in a clear and concise manner; Work with personal computers and complex databases; Understand and follow oral and written directions; Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; and talk or hear; some driving may be required. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume by e-mail as indicated below. The resume must specify education, training, and/or experience that support qualifications for the position.

Submit resumes:

Via e-mail to: usacas.sdcaprogramanalyst@usdoj.gov

Subject:

PROGRAM ANALYST

Resumes must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

SELECTION PROCESS

Review of resumes after final closing date. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in interviews. The United States Attorney's Office will not reimburse any travel-related or other expense for those selected for an interview; or any travel/moving or other expense of the selected candidate. Law enforcement background investigations will be conducted on the top candidates.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

e-mail: usacas.sdcaprogramanalyst@usdoj.gov

Pay:

From $35.83 per hour

Work Location:

In person