ANALYST III

California Department of Developmental Services; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Developmental Services is seeking an Analyst III to coordinate highly complex and sensitive assignments related to regional center services, service provider qualifications, service payment methodologies, and federal funding sources including Medicaid.

This role supports Medicaid Waivers, State Plan Amendments, and modernization efforts, requiring advanced judgment and analytical approaches.

Qualifications

• SOQ must be numbered and limited to two pages.
• Describe experience analyzing complex program or policy issues with federal/state requirements.
• Describe experience coordinating a complex modernization or process-improvement project with multiple stakeholders.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The Analyst III serves as a subject matter expert responsible for the coordination of highly complex and sensitive assignments related to regional center services, service provider qualifications, service payment methodologies, and the federal funding sources, including Medicaid, that finance the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities service delivery system. This position independently oversees a variety of program development and fiscal support projects in support of the Department's Medicaid Waivers and State Plan Amendments, and of various Department of Developmental Services (Department) modernization efforts, in an area where established precedent is frequently limited and duties require advanced judgment and original analytical approaches.

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.

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.

Work is performed in an open spaced, partitioned office environment. Occasional travel may be required.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-529250

Position #(s): 472-577-5402-001

Working Title: Analyst III

Classification: ANALYST III

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Department of Developmental Services

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

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 analyzing complex program or policy issues involving federal or state requirements. Provide an example of how you researched the issue, developed recommendations, and communicated your findings to management.
• Describe your experience coordinating a complex modernization, policy, or process-improvement project involving multiple stakeholders. Explain how you addressed challenges, communicated technical information, and supported successful implementation.

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

Knowledge of: the California developmental disabilities system and the service supports and needs of consumers; rate structures, provider qualifications, and Medicaid and Home and Community-Based Services funding requirements as related to the developmental disabilities system; state budgeting policies and procedures; principles, problems, and procedures of program planning, public administration, and the legislative process; principles and trends of organization and management; planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation methodology; and research techniques.

Ability to: Analyze legislation, identify concerns, and make recommendations to management; recognize and evaluate emerging trends; pl an, develop, and coordinate program activities; design, implement, and evaluate programs and projects; recommend standards, policies, and procedures; analyze quantitative and qualitative data; analyze sensitive and controversial situations and communicate them effectively; evaluate the work of others in accomplishing complex tasks; and effectively communicate difficult technical concepts; develop and maintain cooperative and constructive working relationships with other agencies, program partners, and Department staff; work with professional personnel in the field relating to coordinating and developing services for persons with developmental needs; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; develop Excel worksheets with calculations and formulae, linked data within workbooks, and graphs and charts displaying statistical information; communicate effectively; reason logically and creatively; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively; review and edit written reports; and establish and maintain project priorities.

Required Application Package Documents

The Following Items Are Required To Be Submitted With Your Application. Applicants Who Do Not Submit The Required Items Timely May Not Be Considered For This Job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact

Altanzul Urjinkhuu

[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

Equal Employment Opportunity Office

[phone]

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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 not 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 .

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.