Analyst II (JC-535528)

Caltrans; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans, in support of its Independent Office of Audits and Investigations (IOAI) publications, seeks an experienced editor to perform editorial, research, and data presentation duties. The role collaborates with technical staff to refine manuscripts and produce reports, briefings, and online content.

The successful candidate will advise on writing, graphic design, and accessibility compliance, using Excel, Word, Acrobat Pro, and Adobe Creative Suite to present information clearly and

Qualifications

• Editorial, research, and analysis duties to prepare reports and materials.
• Ensure accessibility compliance for publications.
• Coordinate with IOAI staff and technical authors.

Responsibilities

• Advise on development of reports and informational materials.
• Present data clearly in written and visual formats.
• Verify sources and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Editing

Technical writing

Data presentation

Accessibility compliance

Research

Policy analysis

Tools

Excel

Word

Acrobat Pro

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

About the Position:

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Publications and in collaboration with technical staff, the incumbent performs editorial, research, analysis, evaluation, data presentation, and accessibility compliance duties. The incumbent consults with and assists Independent Office of Audits and Investigations (IOAI) technical authors and other staff in developing and refining manuscripts

for reports, projects, social media and other Online content, and other materials as required to meet IOAI needs. Acts as a technical consultant and subject matter expert on writing, editing, graphic design, and publications.

Advise and collaborate with technical staff on the development of reports and other informational materials to present audit findings, investigation results, and other projects for briefings, meetings, workshops, conferences, social media and other online content, and publications. Use Excel, Word, Acrobat Pro, Adobe Illustrator, lnDesign, Photoshop, and other software to convey quantitative and qualitative information clearly, accurately, and effectively, both in visual and written form. Ensure that reports and other materials are presented in a well-reasoned, effectively organized, and clear manner that meets audience needs. Evaluate text and graphics for soundness of logic, analytical development, specificity, accuracy, and completeness. Resolve problems of tone, ambiguity, and grammatical expression. Verify sources. Conduct document searches on policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and transportation issues.

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