ANALYST III

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

Job summary

State of California's California Civil Rights Department (CRD) seeks an Analyst III to autonomously research and respond to Public Records Act requests and to generate detailed data reports. The role involves handling sensitive information with strict confidentiality and exercising initiative in analysis tasks.

The position is hybrid, with in-person reporting up to several days a week as required by policy. Salary ranges are monthly and exclude PLP reductions; final filing date is 10/12/2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience with or knowledge of the California Public Records Act.

Responsibilities

• Independently researches and responds to PRA requests and generates data reports.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of sensitive issues and documents.
• Uses MS Excel/Word to support data analysis and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

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: 10/12/2026

Under the direction of the Supervisor I of the Public Records Act Section of the Legal Division at the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), the Analyst III independently researches and responds to the most complex Public Records Act (PRA) requests and generates data reports. Incumbent routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or documents and is always expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of such issues and/or documents. The incumbent must also exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, sound judgment, and creativity in performing tasks. Incumbents must be self-motivated, conscientious, and dependable. Professional courtesy must always be demonstrated. In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

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

Working Conditions

• Ability to effectively handle stress and work in a noisy and fast-paced environment.
• Daily use of a personal computer and related software applications at a workstation.
• Ability to complete tasks that require repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties, with or without reasonable accomodations and modifications to facilitate such tasks.
• Prolonged use of a workstation for 6.5 to 7 hours per day.
• Requires punctual and regular attendance.

This position is hybrid and may require the selected candidate to report in person up to 4 days a week in accordance with Department policy.

This position may be filled in our offices below:

• Bakersfield
• Fresno
• Oakland
• Riverside

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST III

ANALYST III $6,623.00 - $8,290.00 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

Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Department Information

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) enforces the state’s robust civil rights laws, including the Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Unruh Civil Rights Act, the Disabled Persons Act, the Ralph Civil Rights Act, and the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.

CRD has jurisdiction over complaints against public and private entities operating in California. With offices in six locations throughout California, CRD receives, investigates, and initiates individual and systemic discrimination complaints. CRD’s Legal Division provides strategic guidance in complex investigations; litigates individual and pattern-or-practice cases in state and federal courts throughout the state; and provides general counsel support to the Department. CRD’s Legal Division employs approximately seventy-five attorneys and staff throughout California.

Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon receiving a job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and members of the public and display excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to operate a computer and experience using MS Excel/Word.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations to specific situations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to prepare written documents and accurate detailed reports clearly and concisely.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple impending deadlines.
• Experience in or knowledge of the California Public Records Act.
• Experience in or knowledge of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), CRD complaint process, investigative techniques, and/or settlement of complaints.
• Experience in or knowledge of the California legal system and judicial processes.
• Experience working as a project leader or coordinating the efforts of representatives on projects.

There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

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

Department Website: https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/

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.

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.