ANALYST II

California Department of Developmental Services; California; Hybrid; USD 808,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Geographic retention pay $250/month

Hybrid in-office/telework

Job summary

California Department of Developmental Services seeks an Incident Review Analyst to provide analytical support and oversight for regional centers and vendored providers. The role focuses on monitoring, data-driven insights, and regulatory compliance within a hybrid work environment in California.

Responsibilities include complex data analysis, reporting, and process improvements to ensure conformance with the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act and related regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience with regulations, policies, and program requirements and translating complex rules into actionable guidance.
• Ability to analyze data, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions to improve compliance and efficiency.
• Strong skills in reporting, data visualization, and using Microsoft Office tools to support decision making.

Responsibilities

• Provide journey level, independent analytical, monitoring, and data-driven support to regional centers and vendored providers.
• Support monitoring and oversight to ensure compliance with contractual, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with preparation of duty statements and analytic reports to inform management decisions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Power BI

MS Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description And Duties

As part of a Regional Center Liaison/Review Team, this position will provide journey level, independent analytical, monitoring, and data-driven support to assigned regional centers and vendored providers in the assigned regional center area. The position supports the monitoring and oversight of regional centers to ensure compliance with contractual, statutory, and regulatory requirements. Regional centers are private, nonprofit agencies that provide community services to individuals with developmental disabilities under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. This position performs complex, sensitive, and analytical assignments related to regional center oversight and operational issues.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

This position is eligible for geographic retention pay differential of $250.00 per month.

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

Working Conditions

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-534301
• Position #(s): 472-556-5393-917
• Working Title: INCIDENT REVIEW ANALYST
• Classification: ANALYST II
• Salary: $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Orange County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Department Information: The California Department of Developmental Services (Department) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
• Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

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.

Final Filing Date

10/20/2026

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).

Special Requirements

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

• Describe your experience providing targeted support, training, and guidance to internal and external audiences regarding regulations, policies, and/or program requirements. How did you explain complex or technical requirements, address questions or concerns, and assist with implementing appropriate corrective actions or solutions?
• Describe an analysis you performed and how it led to process improvement, risk reduction, and/or enhanced regulatory compliance.

If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may not be considered for the position. The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.

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: Knowledge of : The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, developmental disabilities, the regional center service system, and processes and protocols in California state government. Analysis process improvement, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance. Administration and departments goals and policies. Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and other online software applications. Ability to : Develop and maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with department and regional center staff, the public and others; work with professional personnel in the field relating to coordinating and developing services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex regional center and community service provider issues. Develop data reporting systems, analyze data and present ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing. Gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work.

Benefits

• As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.
• Benefit Eligibility May Be Based On Job Classification, Bargaining Unit, Time Base And Length Of Appointment. Additional Benefits May Also Be Outlined For Specific Bargaining Units In Employee Collective Bargaining Contracts. For More Information, Please Visit The Links Below:
• State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website
• CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2026
• Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Information

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at: www.calhr.ca.gov.

If you have not taken the Analyst II exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire. Click here to gain list eligibility.

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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.

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