ANALYST II

California Department of Social Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 6,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

A state department in California is seeking an Analyst II to perform analytical and technical duties related to application processing and licensing for care facilities. This permanent, full-time position involves ensuring compliance among licensees, monitoring trends in systemic issues, and reporting on management data. Key qualifications include strong analytical skills and experience in compliance monitoring. The role supports diverse and equitable service delivery in California. Applications must be completed by January 22, 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and technical skills are required for application processing.
• Experience in monitoring compliance and creating management reports is essential.
• Must effectively screen applicants against compliance history.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical and technical work related to application processing.
• Train staff and participate in policy development work groups.
• Monitor and track licensees to identify compliance problems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical work

Monitoring compliance

Report creation

Job description

California Department of Social Services – Analyst II

Associate Governmental Program Analyst / Analyst II (Title change and probationary period will be 12 months effective January 1, 2026.)

Pay Range

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A; New to State employees enter at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-503914
• Position #: 800-820-5393-730
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Mission & Vision

The California Department of Social Services serves, protects, and supports the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive.

Guiding Principles

• Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging.
• Community Engagement
• Empowerment
• Quality Services
• Data‑Defined Outcomes

Job Description & Duties

Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, in the Centralized Applications Bureau, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) performs analytical and technical work related to application processing and licensing of facilities that provide care and supervision to adults and seniors. The AGPA is expected to independently carry out all phases of application processing duties, act in a lead capacity for training staff, participate on policy‑development work groups, and represent the Adult and Senior Care Program in outreach programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring corporate accountability of licensees operating multiple facilities throughout the state under a broad corporate structure.
• Monitoring and tracking licensees with multiple locations to identify patterns and trends of systemic noncompliance problems.
• Creating management reports that identify patterns and corrective action plans.
• Screening applicants for licensure against prior compliance history to avoid inappropriate license expansion.

Special Requirements

• Position requires a Background Investigation to be cleared prior to being hired.

Application Instructions

A complete application package must be received by the final filing date of January 22, 2026. All required documents (STD 678 examination/employment application, Statement of Qualifications, and any additional documentation specified above) must be submitted electronically via CalCareers or by mail to the Department of Social Services, Attn: Classification & Pay Unit, P. O. Box 944243 – MS 8‑15‑58, Sacramento, CA 94244‑2430. Hard‑copy applications may be dropped off at 744 P Street, MS 8‑15‑58, Sacramento, CA 95814, 08:00 AM–05:00 PM.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal‑opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, 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.