Financial and Administrative Services Manager – Office of the District Attorney

Elevate Agency Operations. Support Justice. The County of Santa Clara Office of the District Attorney is a premier public agency, renowned for strategic leadership, innovative prosecution, and a steadfast commitment to justice. With nearly 1.9 million residents, Santa Clara County is the largest of the nine Bay Area counties in Northern California, and larger than 12 states. With about 600 staff—including more than 180 prosecutors—this office reviews more than 35,000 cases for filing each year, prosecuting violent crimes, cybercrime, public corruption, misdemeanors, and consumer fraud while advancing transformative justice reform. We’re seeking a dynamic leader to reinforce the financial and administrative backbone that supports the important work of our office. Your MissionAs Financial and Administrative Services Manager within the Office of the District Attorney, you’ll guide our Office’s financial, budgetary, and administrative infrastructure. Reporting to County of Santa Clara District Attorney Jeff Rosen, you’ll support the DA’s mission by providing essential operational stability and strategic insight. You’ll manage multiple units through subordinate managers, collaborating with executive leadership to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and organizational equity across all internal support functions. What Makes This Role UniqueJustice-Centered Impact You’ll safeguard the integrity and functionality of critical support systems that enable our deputy DAs, investigators, lab analysts, victim advocates, and administrative professionals to do their best work. A Hub for Collaboration You will collaborate across County internal service departments—Employee Services, Finance, County Counsel, Procurement, Facilities, and more—to advance our Office’s work while aligning with County-wide policies and laws. Innovation and Reform Working within a nationally recognized reform-driven District Attorney’s Office, you’ll lead efforts to integrate data, analytics, and technology to improve operations-from case management to resource allocation. Equity at Work As part of an organization that values diversity—where 39% of prosecutors identify as African American, Latino/a, or Asian, and women represent about half of the staff—you’ll ensure our administrative processes support fair and inclusive outcomes. Leadership Presence You’ll represent the DA’s Office with the Board of Supervisors, County Executive’s Office, and County leadership—advising on budgets, staffing, systems modernization, and compliance within stringent legal and fiscal environments. What You’ll DoStrategic Finance & Budget Leadership Direct Office-wide budgeting, expenditure tracking, and revenue reporting. Monitor complex cost structures and provide county-level fiscal insights. Administrative & Systems Oversight Lead the development and maintenance of administrative systems and the use of information technology. Modernize legacy processes, enhance data reporting, and collaborate on County audit recommendations. Operational Support for Justice Functions Oversee HR support, logistics, facility maintenance, procurement, and production of memoranda for the Board of Supervisors. Ensure seamless deployment of clerical and administrative services that sustain prosecutorial and investigative teams. Management & Team Development Recruit, train, evaluate, and guide subordinate managers and their teams. Cultivate a collaborative, high-performance organizational culture that emphasizes respect for all. Analytical Insight & Problem-Solving Conduct operational assessments, identify inefficiencies, and implement informed improvements. Prepare strategic reports and analyses for the DA and executive leaders. What You BringExperience & Education Bachelor’s degree (Business Admin, Public Admin, or related) Minimum 5 years of managerial experience overseeing complex financial/operational units