ANALYST III JC-536242

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks a Fiscal and Contract Services Specialist in Sacramento. This permanent, full-time role focuses on fiscal determinations, contracts, and reporting to support CDPH programs and COPAC obligations.

The Analyst III position requires independent judgment, rigorous analysis, and collaboration with external stakeholders. Telegraphically noted PLP 2025 salary reductions apply, with a hybrid telework arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and wellness and improve state health outcomes by advancing protective measures and reducing risks.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, analytical defensibility, and timely execution of fiscal determinations and work products.
• Represent CDPH in meetings regarding fiscal matters and identify risks while applying appropriate analytical approaches.
• Support CDPH fiscal decisions, obligations, and resource requests through Financial Management Division’s Budget processes.
• Work under the supervision of the Supervisor II of the Food and Drug Branch, Financial Operations and Program Support Section.

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 Food and Drug Branch’s (FDB) mission is to protect and enhance the public health and well-being for all through sound science and enforcement of laws and regulations pertaining to food, cosmetics, drugs, medical devices, and industrial hemp products.

“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

Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting health and wellness and improving state health outcomes by advancing protective measures and reducing risks.

The Analyst III exercises a high degree of independence and professional judgment and is accountable for the accuracy, completeness, analytical defensibility, and timely execution of assigned fiscal determinations, recommendations, and work products. These responsibilities have significant department-level impact as the incumbent’s work supports CDPH fiscal decisions and obligations involving external stakeholders, fiscal management and reporting for the California Organic Products Advisory Committee (COPAC), fiscal analysis supporting the annual Drug and Device Legislative Report, contract commitments, legislative fiscal responses, and resource requests advanced through Financial Management Division’s (FMD) Budget Section processes. The incumbent represents CDPH in meetings regarding assigned fiscal matters and is expected to independently identify risks, determine appropriate analytical approaches, resolve complex fiscal issues, and take appropriate action within the scope of delegated responsibilities.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Supervisor II of the Food and Drug Branch (FDB), Financial Operations and Program Support Section (FOPSS).

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: 11/3/2026

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-536242
• Position #(s): 580-610-5402-909
• Working Title: Fiscal and Contract Services Specialist
• 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