ANALYST III

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

Job summary

California Department of Social Services (CDSS) seeks an Analyst III to support the Fiscal Policy and Analysis Bureau's Allocations Section in Sacramento. The role focuses on developing allocation methodologies, evaluating programs, and reviewing administrative expenditures with strong data analysis and Excel skills.

The ideal candidate will independently analyze legislation, provide guidance, and produce timely fiscal summaries for internal and external stakeholders, while operating in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fiscal environment with data, methodology development, and use of software and data systems (e.g., Excel).
• Experience interpreting legislation or regulations and managing projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively evaluate the Department's programs and provide technical guidance.
• Develop and maintain allocation methodologies and perform fiscal reviews of expenditures.
• Create fiscal summaries and ad hoc responses for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Math

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530443

Position #(s): 800-661-5402-XXX

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: Sacramento County

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 Fiscal Policy and Analysis Bureau is responsible for fiscal policy related matters to support overall program administration and budget development and implementation. This includes overall analysis and coordination of federal and state legislation for fiscal impact, as well as serving either lead or support capacities for special projects.

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 have 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.

Job Description And Duties

Join the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and be part of an organization that serves California's most needy and vulnerable populations. The CDSS Financial Management Branch, Allocations Section is looking for a highly motivated Analyst III with strong math and analytical skills who enjoys working in a dynamic and high-profile environment. Within the Fiscal Policy and Analysis Bureau, the Allocations Section establishes and maintains the allocation methodologies for the programs administered by the County Welfare Departments and Probation Departments. In addition, the Allocations Section is responsible for the fiscal review of administrative expenditures claimed by the counties.

The Analyst III is responsible for proactively evaluating the Department's programs, understanding relevant legislation, providing technical guidance, analyzing data, and creating fiscal summaries and other time-sensitive documents or ad hoc responses for internal and external stakeholders. It is essential that the Analyst III provide the proficient level data analysis skills to establish allocation methodologies, processes, and procedures where none exist and improve existing allocation methodologies, processes, and procedures. Responsibilities also include the ability to analyze and explain data/methodologies and use a variety of analytical techniques to provide assistance and guidance on complex tasks or assignments related to the allocations overseen. The Analyst III must be self-motivated to work independently and must be able to reason logically and creatively.

Hybrid Telework Work Information: This position has been designated as eligible for telework for part of the work week. This position requires weekly in-person attendance.

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.

Special Requirements

Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position. Do not include any confidential information in any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

A summary IabeIed Statement of Qualifications not to exceed three pages is required to be submitted with your application detailing your interest in the CaIifornia Department of SociaI Services and how your education and experience would make a good fit for the position. Resumes do not take the pIace of the Statement of Qualifications.

• Describe your technical experience working in a fiscal environment, including working with data, methodology development, and use of software and data systems, such as Excel and expenditure management database systems. Describe your level of proficiency and describe an experience learning a new database software to run a query.
• Describe your experience interpreting legislation or regulations and project management. Include details regarding project ownership, deadline management, and achieving completed staff work.
• Describe your communication, customer service, and technical writing skills. Tell us about a time when you had to present sensitive or complex information in a manner that could be easily understood.

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is inaccurate or incomplete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

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.

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.