ANALYST II

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation seeks an Analyst II in Sacramento for developing and revising complex personnel policies and procedures. The role works largely independently to deliver policy projects, supported by a new automated HRTS system for hiring updates.

The position offers hybrid telework options with in-person work four days per week and requires California residency. Applicants should monitor emails for communications and follow the duty statement for qualifications.

Qualifications

• Develop and revise departmental personnel policies, processes, and procedures.
• Demonstrate analytical competency and good judgment to support policy work.
• Communicate effectively to complete personnel-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise policies and procedures under the direction of the Supervisor I.
• Complete a variety of personnel-related projects with independence.
• Collaborate to improve hiring processes and related systems.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive 3% reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

Under the direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst II is responsible for the development of complex departmental personnel policies, processes, and procedures. This Analyst II works independently without supervision, to create and revise policies and procedures, and completion of a variety of personnel related projects, through effective communication, analytical competency, critical thinking skills, good judgment, and a display of professional and positive demeanor at all times.

The CDCR Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The HRTS is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process. HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application's progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from [e-mail] or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.

For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 4574.

Active CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application and on their CalCareers profile.

This advertisement is for an interchangeable analyst position, Analyst I or II, located in Sacramento County.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

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

Working Conditions

This position provides office-centered telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person four days per week. However, changes to the hybrid/telework program are at the department's discretion. The successful candidate must reside in California.

Regular and consistent attendance is critical to the successful performance of this position.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST II
• ANALYST I

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535951

Position #(s): 065-572-5393-XXX

Working Title: Analyst II

Classification: ANALYST II

$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

$3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A

$4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B

$5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Department Information

Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.

Vision We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Commitment The CDCR and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a 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 (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

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 a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will 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 State Personnel Board.

Candidates new to CDCR or CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Eligibility & Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Analyst II, before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the Analyst II examination.

To obtain list eligibility for the Analyst I, before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the Analyst I examination.

Individuals with a disability, and who have Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) certification from the Department of Rehabilitation, may take the online Analyst II (LEAP) and/or Analyst I (LEAP) exams.

Statement Of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. The SOQ must be typed, single-spaced, 12-point Calibri font, no more than 2 pages in length, and specifically address each of the questions listed below. Answer each question separately, indicating the corresponding number for each question. Do not cut and paste the same answer for each question. Your responses must address the Duty Statement and Desirable Qualifications listed for this job posting. In addition, provide examples of how you meet the qualifications and include specific projects and assignments managed. Identify the job held in which you gained this experience. Applicants who do not follow these instructions will not be considered for the interview process. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ.

• Describe your experience related to developing and/or implementing policies and procedures. Provide at least one example of relevant experience.
• Describe your experience managing several projects and assignments with critical deadlines simultaneously, where priorities sometimes change midway. What was your role and what was the outcome? Provide at least one example of relevant experience.
• Describe your knowledge, skills, and abilities that make you the best candidate for this position.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications.

Desirable Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply current laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities.
• Effective organizational skills to ensure completed staff work with a variety of assignments.
• Aptitude for working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Focused attention to detail with follow-through on tasks and assignments.

Benefits

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx

Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Hiring & Recruitment Unit

[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.

EEO Contact:

Office of Civil Rights

[phone]