ANALYST II

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California, Caltrans, is seeking an Analyst II to perform complex purchasing functions under the DPAC. The role supports best-value procurement and requires adherence to ethical standards and customer-focused service.

The position offers telework potential with in-person duties as needed. Applicants must submit a SOQ and complete the required state examination process for eligibility. Salary ranges are listed per month.

Qualifications

• ANALYST II is the stated class for this position.
• Ability to work independently, with a team, and as a team leader.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with standard office software.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing, task-driven environment, from remote locations, balance multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Clear, effective communication (oral and written) with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform the more technical and complex purchasing functions and assist associate analysts in duties.
• Support procurement processes to ensure best value for the State and provide quality service.

Skills

Independent work

Team leadership

Communication

Prioritization

Job description

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/21/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a SupervisorI in the Division of Procurement and Contracts (DPAC), the employee is responsible for performing the more technical and complex purchasing functions and assisting associate analysts in the performance of their duties. The successful candidate must adhere to ethical practices and policies, ensure best value for the State, and demonstrate a positive attitude and a commitment to providing quality service that is accurate, timely, and exceeds customers’ expectations.

PARF 22-27-0070 JC-531892

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Analyst II exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST II

ANALYST II $6,031.00 - $7,547.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Along with your application, you must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to demonstrate specific experience that qualifies you for this position. Applications without a SOQ will not be considered. List each of the desirable qualifications. After each desirable qualification demonstrate your specific experience that is relevant to this position. The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, using 12-point Arial font, with candidate’s name and job control number at the top of each page of the SOQ.

Resumes and cover letters are optional and do not take the place of the SOQ.

Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you mustinclude your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial,original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be requiredupon appointment.Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must providea transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates thenumber of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Pleasevisit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org .Please redact birthdates and social securitynumbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

1. Ability to work independently, with a team, and as a team leader.

3. Ability to work in a rapidly changing, task-driven environment, from remote locations, balance multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

4. Clear, effective communication (oral and written) and ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external customers.

1. Ability to work independently, with a team, and as a team leader. 2. Strong computer skills. 3. Ability to work in a rapidly changing, task-driven environment, from remote locations, balance multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. 4. Clear, effective communication (oral and written) and ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external customers.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 .

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Jerilee Heller
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

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Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.