ANALYST II

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

Job summary

State of California's Employment Training Panel seeks an Analyst I/II to manage contracts, statewide projects, and new contracting approaches. The role requires delivering analyses, interpreting regulations, and presenting recommendations to management and contractors.

A formal SOQ is mandatory, with strict formatting rules and page limits. The position offers hybrid telework options, standard hours, and a pathway from entry to full-journey levels based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.
• SOQ must be one full page but no more than two pages, Arial 12-point, single spacing, 1 inch margins, including name and position in the header.
• Resumes or cover letters do not substitute for the SOQ.
• SOQ should address how your education, experience, and skills qualify you for the position.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical expertise on less complex assignments or manage the full life cycle of contracts, Apprenticeship projects, and contracting models.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis, interpret relevant legislation and policies, and present findings and recommendations to Contractors and ETP Management.
• Demonstrate multi-tasking, meet deadlines, provide excellent customer service, and manage workloads effectively.

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.

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

This position may be filled at either the entry or full-journey level, depending on candidate qualifications.

Under the supervision and direction of a Supervisor I, the incumbent will either develop technical expertise through less complex assignments or operate as a full-journey Program Analyst managing the department's more complex and varied analytical work. In this role, the analyst manages the full life cycle of Employment Training Panel (ETP) contracts, statewide Apprenticeship projects, and new contracting models from initial marketing through negotiation, approval, and ongoing compliance monitoring. At the journey level the incumbent may serve as a team leader, peer trainer, and subject matter expert. At both levels the incumbent conducts in-depth research and analysis, applies independent judgment to interpret relevant legislation, regulations, and policies, and presents findings and recommendations to Contractors and ETP Management. Success in this position requires multi-tasking, meeting tight deadlines, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining effective project and workload management.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please refer to the "Statement of Qualification" section of this job posting for the required formatting instructions, parameters, and question. Applications submitted without an SOQ, or with an SOQ that does not follow the stated instructions, may not be considered.

This position is eligible to participate in a hybrid telework schedule. Participation in telework is subject to the Department's policies and supervisor's approval.

The job is located at 1100 J Street, STE 400 & 500, Sacramento, CA, 95814.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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

Working Conditions

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST II
• ANALYST I

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.

Shall Consider:

ANALYST I

$3,861.00 - $4,839.00A

$4,181.00 - $5,233.00B

$5,014.00 - $6,276.00C

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Week:

Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Training Panel (ETP) has proven to be the state's premier program supporting job creation and retention, through training. For more than 30 years, the ETP program has helped to ensure that California businesses will have the skilled workers they need to remain competitive. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for highly motivated, innovative individuals who value a positive and empowering work environment.

Working with ETP presents many challenges and opportunities for personal and career growth. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with ETP.

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:

The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience interpreting and operationalizing complex policies, state regulations, and statutes. Advanced analytical and data evaluation skills used to identify alternatives and resolve multifaceted governmental challenges. Outstanding oral and written communication skills suitable for executive-level presentations, formal memos, and public-facing correspondence. Proven customer service skills and the ability to build and sustain beneficial partnerships across internal units and external client groups and stakeholders. A track record of exercising initiative, adaptability, tact, and sound judgment in high-responsibility environments.

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or an SOQ submitted without following instructions may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

A Statement of Qualifications is a narrative that outlines relevant experience, education, and training that specifically qualifies you to perform the duties of this position. A resume, cover letter, or other documents do not substitute for the SOQ.

The SOQ must be one full page, but no more than two pages in length, and formatted using Arial 12-point font, single spacing, with one inch margins. The SOQ must contain your name and the position's job control number in the right side of the header. Please address the question listed below:

• Based on your knowledge of the Department's mission and the duties associated with the position for which you are applying, describe how your education, experience, and skills qualify you for this position and will help you successfully perform its duties.

The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.

The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s).

The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "NotQualified."

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.

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.