ANALYST II

California Department of Social Services; California; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) within the California Department of Social Services seeks a CSFP Consultant (Analyst II) to oversee data entry into a federal database, monitor inventory, and coordinate with local food banks. The role requires independent work, some travel, and collaboration to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Responsibilities include providing training and technical assistance, interpreting policy, and performing on-site visits.

Qualifications

• Statement of Qualifications must be submitted with your application.
• Hybrid work arrangement with travel up to 25% across California.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Enter data into a federal database and monitor inventory.
• Order food and provide training and technical assistance to CSFP food banks.
• Interpret and write policy and letters; conduct on-site visits to ensure compliance.
• Travel up to 25% across the state as required by assignments.

Skills

Data entry

Policy interpretation

Travel readiness

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536198

Position #(s): 800-251-5393-743

Working Title: CSFP Consultant

Classification:: ANALYST II

Salary: $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A

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

Salary: $3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A

Salary: $4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B

Salary: $5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type:: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive.

In support of the Department’s mission, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) helps to improve the health of vulnerable adults over the age of 60 by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods. Our unit’s mission/purpose is to provide comprehensive technical assistance and resources to local food banks that serve those in need with CSFP.

CDSS Guiding Principles

• Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging. We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS.


• Community Engagement We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services.


• Empowerment We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person have desires and capabilities to lead in their own life.


• Quality Services We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved.


• Data Defined Outcomes We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Job Description And Duties

Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable older Californians? Are you looking for an opportunity to travel across the state and make an impact that truly matters?

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is seeking critical thinkers who also have a positive attitude, are motivated, and work with a high degree of independence.

Our unit partners with eleven food banks to provide USDA foods to vulnerable older people throughout California. This unit provides oversight to the food banks to ensure compliance with Federal Regulations.

The work entails entering data into a federal database, monitoring inventory, ordering food, providing training and technical assistance to the food banks, interpreting and writing policy and letters, and conducting on-site visits of the food banks to ensure compliance. A meaningful aspect of this program is traveling to the food banks and witnessing the impact this food has on the participants.

If you enjoy collaborating, working with numbers, and finding ways to streamline processes to make them more efficient, this is the perfect position for you. We offer flexible schedules.

Some travel required: (up to 25%) depending on the specific assignments.

Please note: A Statement of Qualifications must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Please see the \"Special Requirements\" section for Statement of Qualifications instructions.

The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

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

Special Requirements

Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position.

Do not include any confidential information in any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

The statement of qualifications (SOQ) is your written response to a specific set of questions; please note that a cover letter/resume is not the same as an SOQ. A SOQ must be submitted with your application.

Directions: Include your name and the Job Control Number (JC) at the top of each page of your SOQ. Responses must be typed in 11-point Arial font. Include the question language above each of your responses.

Please review the following questions and give a thoughtful response.

• Detail a specific instance where you independently researched, analyzed, and drafted a formal policy document, issue memo, legislative summary, or programmatic report for executive leadership or external stakeholders. In your response, explain how you evaluated complex regulations or program data to identify operational gaps, structured your analysis into actionable recommendations with minimal supervisor direction, and ensured your final written deliverable was clear, accurate, and ready for executive sign-off.


• Detail a specific instance where you conducted a compliance review, desk audit, or contract monitoring evaluation of an external contractor, non-profit provider, or partner organization. In your response, explain the methodology you used to assess compliance against program standards, how you communicated deficiencies or addressed partner pushback, and the specific technical assistance steps you implemented to guide the organization back into compliance while maintaining a collaborative working relationship.


• Detail a specific instance where you learned and utilized software applications, databases, or digital collaboration tools (such as advanced Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, MS Teams, or specialized tracking systems) to manage program data, monitor performance metrics, and streamline an operational workflow. In your response, explain how you leveraged the technology to resolve an operational bottleneck, maintain accurate tracking logs, and share or present this information effectively to teammates or external stakeholders.


• This is a hybrid position, requiring attendance in office at our Sacramento or Los Angeles locations. Are you willing to report in-person for this position?

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is inaccurate or incomplete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Final Filing Date: 10/30/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regarding 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.