ANALYST II

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

Job summary

State of California Department of Justice is seeking an Analyst II for a 12-month limited-term assignment in the Civil Rights Enforcement Section in the United States. The role supports senior staff with contracts, budgets, procurement, hiring/onboarding, training compliance, and file management, while performing data handling and case administration.

The incumbent will use basic analytical and computer skills, work under supervision, and communicate effectively in writing and speech.

Qualifications

• Analytical, administrative and computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 apps (Word, OneNote, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide basic administrative support for the Civil Rights Enforcement Section.
• Handle contracts, budgets, procurement, hiring/onboarding, and training compliance.
• Maintain files, time entry, case and document management; support data collection and analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Administrative skills

Microsoft 365

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data handling

Job description

Job Posting: Civil Rights Enforcement Section: Analyst II - Limited Term

Department of Justice

Job ID: JC-536048

Salary: $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: 11/6/2026

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

Responsibilities

The Analyst in the Civil Rights Enforcement Section independently performs a wide variety of analytical and administrative duties. The incumbent will be responsible for basic administrative functioning of the Civil Rights Enforcement Section by supporting senior staff within the Section, including the handling of contracts, budgets, procurement, hiring and onboarding processes, training compliance, administrative tracking, file management and organization, time entry, case and file management, working in different database systems, processing documents for accessibility, and other administrative workload. There may be limited substantive duties, which may include collecting and analyzing information and datasets, proposing new policies for addressing problems, and factual analyses and research.

The incumbent must have basic analytical, administrative, and computer skills, the ability to work with supervision and direction from senior staff, and exercise good judgment. The Analyst must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications (including Word, OneNote, and Excel), as well as the ability to interact well with others on a team.

Minimum Requirements

ANALYST II

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required for those hired from outside of the Department of Justice.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in the "Explanations" section located at the bottom of page one on your state application.
• LEAP eligibility should not be disclosed on the application.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.
• Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams. To search for all online examinations offered by the California Department of Human Resources, please visit the Exam/Assessment Search page on the jobs.ca.gov (CalCareers) website.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience independently managing multiple analytical projects, establishing timelines, tracking deliverables, and communicating risks or delays.
• Ability to research and analyze policies, procedures, legislation, or operational issues and present clear, practical recommendations.
• Strong writing skills, including experience preparing briefings, reports, procedures, correspondence, or other materials for management review.
• Skill in organizing and interpreting data, maintaining accurate trackers, and using Microsoft Excel (or comparable tools) to identify trends and support decisions.
• Experience working with attorneys, investigators, program staff, or other subject matter experts to clarify requests and coordinate work across functions.
• Experience improving a process or building a tool that made work easier to assign, track, or complete.
• Sound judgement in handling sensitive information, resolving competing priorities, and knowing when to elevate an issue.
• Interest in civil rights enforcement.

Benefit Information

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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.