ANALYST III

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

CalPERS pension

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Professional development days

Personal holiday

Parking benefits

Job summary

The State of California Department of Social Services is seeking an Analyst III to lead analytical work related to child care and development program grants, including infrastructure, disaster recovery, and facility improvements. You will provide advanced fiscal analysis, policy development, and program evaluation across statewide grants and contracts.

The role collaborates with internal units and external partners, supports readiness activities for child care facilities, and may involve hybrid

Qualifications

• Experience in Child Care and Development
• Experience in Construction, Repair, Renovation of CCD and Early Learning and Care Facilities i.e., centers and homes
• Effective Writing skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical work related to child care and development program grants, including infrastructure, disaster recovery, facility improvements, fiscal readiness, and contract slot expansion initiatives.
• Provide advanced fiscal analysis, policy development, program planning, evaluation and reporting, contract and grant oversight, and statewide technical assistance.
• Collaborate with Funding Application Unit, Grants Support Unit, Program Quality and Improvement Branch, Infrastructure Grant Program Unit, California Child Care Licensing Division and other partners.
• Act as a subject matter expert and collaborate with internal and external child care partners as needed.

Job description

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 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: 9/3/2026

Under the direction of the Supervisor II of the Child Care Infrastructure Grant Section of the Learning, Equity,Advancement, and Development Office, under the Child Care and Development Division, the Analyst III leads analytical work related to child care and development program grants, including infrastructure, disaster recovery, facility improvements, fiscal readiness, and child care contract slot expansion initiatives. The role supports the implementation of Welfare and Institutions Code §10245(a), under which the department may set aside up to 15% of child care contract funding to support slot expansion for minor repairs, infrastructure upgrades, and other eligible readiness activities. The Analyst III provides advanced fiscal analysis, policy development, program planning, evaluation and reporting, contract and grant oversight, and statewide technical assistance designed to strengthen Early Learning and Care facilities, particularly in communities that have facility capacity needs, impacted by disasters or with limited access to high-quality child care infrastructure and applicable resources. The Analyst III will often collaborate with the Funding Application Unit, Grants Support Unit, Program Quality and Improvement Branch, Infrastructure Grant Program Unit, California Child Care Licensing Division, and other applicable partners. The incumbent will act as a subject matter expert and collaborate with other internal and external child care partners as needed.

The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

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

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for Hybrid work. In-person attendance is required based on the operational needs of the position and in accordance with Executive Order N-22-25 the Statewide Hybrid Telework Policy, Government Code section 14200, and any applicable department telework requirements. The successful candidate must reside in California at the time of appointment. Proof of California residency may be required.

Please note: Regular commute is not compensable.

Minimum Requirements

• ANALYST III

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:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive.

The mission of the Child Care and Development Division (CCDD) is to build, strengthen, and maintain an equitable, comprehensive, quality, and affordable child care and development system for the children and families in our state; to integrate child care with other California Department of Social Services programs and services that serve the whole child and whole family; to address social determinants of health and adverse childhood experiences which significantly impact long-term outcomes for children; and to provide vital supports to the child care and development workforce and programs for children to have access to equitable and stable child care and development opportunities. The CCDD provides planning, policy direction, and oversight of the majority of state-supported child care and development programs and services in California. These include programs that provide a variety of state-subsidized child care services, quality improvement plan activities, local child care and developmental informed programs and policies, while providing robust technical assistance and support to counties, contractors, and child care partners.

CDSS Guiding Principles

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging.

We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS.

Community Engagement

We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services.

Empowerment

We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person has desires and capabilities to lead in their own life.

Quality Services

We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved.

Data Defined Outcomes

We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in Child Care and Development
• Experience in Construction, Repair, Renovation of CCD and Early Learning and Care Facilities i.e., centers and homes
• Effective Writing skills and attention to detail

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT

• Public transit (mass transit) passes.
  • 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
  • 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.
• Vanpool drivers and riders
  • 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

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:
EEO 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.

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 - Salaries do not reflect reductions from the Personal Leave Program, please see the applicable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for additional information on the length and percentage of reductions.

Examination Information

Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete through the state hiring and recruitment process.

To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement.

Successful examination applicants are placed on an eligibility list. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination. Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareer account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and to re-take the examination when necessary. For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the Examination Unit at: [e-mail].

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 workplace. 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.