ANALYST III JC-529647

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

Job summary

California Department of Public Health seeks a CSPS Project Coordinator and Change Readiness Liaison to lead readiness efforts for the CSPS project. You will direct project coordination, training, testing, and reporting readiness and serve as the main liaison with SCO, ACE, and DART to support change management.

The role requires coordinating communication, ensuring system accuracy, and enabling departmentwide change.

Qualifications

• Lead departmentwide readiness and project coordination for CSPS.
• Coordinate communication, training, testing, and reporting readiness.
• Liaise with SCO, ACE, and DART on change-management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and execute readiness efforts for the CSPS project.
• Direct high-impact project coordination, training, and reporting readiness.
• Support change-management and stakeholder engagement throughout implementation.
• Coordinate readiness communication and monitor progress.

Skills

Project coordination

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Training & communications

Job description

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on Human Resources matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services. The mission of HRD is to support CDPH in attracting, hiring, and retaining quality employees.

The HRD is located in the East End Complex in downtown Sacramento.

The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

The CDPH is currently an E-Verify employer.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team.

The hybrid telework schedule may be available for this position in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures. After completion of probation, the position may allow a hybrid schedule of up to three days of remote work and two or more days onsite each week. Telework eligibility and the amount permitted are determined by the Department and may change based on operational needs. All employees who telework must be California residents under Government Code 14200. Candidates residing outside California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must establish and maintain primary residency in California prior to appointment as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic play by leading, coordinating, and executing comprehensive readiness efforts for the California State Payroll System (CSPS) project.

The Analyst III leads departmentwide CDPS readiness by directing high-impact project coordination, communication, training, business-process analysis, testing, and technical and reporting readiness. The incumbent serves as CDPH’s primary project manager and liaison with State Controller's Office (SCO), Agency Change Expert (ACE), and Department Action Readiness Team (DART), supporting change-management and stakeholder engagement throughout implementation. This includes coordinating communication, monitoring readiness, and overseeing funding-tracking activities.

The Analyst III supports operational preparedness and operational efficiency by coordinating readiness efforts, ensuring system accuracy, reinforcing communication and training strategies, and collaborating with leadership and technical partners to enable successful departmentwide change.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Manager II, Chief of the Employee Relations and Resource Branch (ERRB).

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.

Final Filing Date: 9/8/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-529647

Position #(s): 580-120-5402-909

Working Title: CSPS Project Coordinator and Change Readiness Liaison

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