Job Details for Applications Administrator I
| Court Name/Organization | Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals |
| Location | Richmond, VA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 10/08/2026 - 10/29/2026 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | 27 |
| Salary | $62,396 - $101,428 |
| Announcement Number | 26-02 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
The Applications Administrator provides administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, training, and support for applications utilized by the Clerk’s Office, including CM/ECF and related applications. The incumbent serves as an Appellate Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system administrator and is responsible for data quality assurance, maintenance of the system dictionary, and analysis of CM/ECF data to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the court’s case management processes. The incumbent also develops and maintains reports, dashboards, and business intelligence solutions using CM/ECF and related data to support court operations, quality control, workload management, and management decision-making.
- Serve as a staff resource for ECF issues and coordinate solutions
- Design, configure, test, and implement improvements to the court’s use of CM/ECF and related applications. Plan, coordinate, implement, test, and train on new versions and releases, and communicate applicable system changes to operations management and working groups.
- Maintain CM/ECF database information through data-quality checks and corrective actions; manage the court dictionary and party database; identify trends and recurring input errors; and provide corrective training. Develop complex SQL queries, reports, dashboards, and business intelligence solutions to identify data errors, inconsistencies, and trends, validate reporting results, and support court operations and management decision-making.
- Develop and maintain technical and end-user documentation
- Provide second-level technical troubleshooting and filing assistance for public filers. Work independently with judges, attorneys, court staff, Administrative Office staff, and other courts to resolve CM/ECF and related application issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, data analytics, business information systems, or a related field is preferred, with relevant specialized experience considered in place of education.
The ideal candidate has strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills, including experience supporting applications, databases, case management systems, SQL, reporting, and data quality.
They communicate effectively, develop clear documentation and training materials, work independently and collaboratively, and demonstrate organization, attention to detail, sound judgment, initiative, professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively consistently.
Application Info
Email (1) a cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position; (2) a resume that includes the name, title, and the contact information of three professional references; and (3) an AO78–Application for Employment to 4cca-vacancy@ca4.uscourts.gov in a single PDF document.
Please include the title of the position in the subject line of the email, and please note in the cover letter how you learned of the announcement. Receipt of applications will be acknowledged.
After acknowledgment, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Reimbursement for interview related travel expenses or any relocation costs incurred by the successful applicant is not provided.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.