ANALYST IV

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Medical Benefits - including health, d

Employee Wellness Program

On the Job Training

Career Services Program

Job summary

State of California, Department of Insurance, seeks a Senior Legislative Consultant to oversee complex insurance and legislative policy issues, manage high-impact bills, and coordinate statewide strategy.

The role requires expert consultation, collaboration with stakeholders, and representation before agencies; offers hybrid work, competitive benefits, and opportunities to influence consumer protection.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of experience in legislative analysis or policy development.
• Experience with health care policy and regulation is preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex policy issues clearly to executives and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of sponsored and health-related bills with statewide impact.
• Develop and coordinate the Department's legislative priorities with internal experts and external stakeholders.
• Represent CDI before governmental agencies and legislative offices.

Skills

Legislative analysis

Policy development

Policy evaluation

Stakeholder engagement

Verbal and written communication

Job description

Job Posting

Senior Legislative Consultant

Department

Department of Insurance

Job ID

JC-536429

Classification

ANALYST IV

Salary

$7,276.00 - $9,107.00 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

11/30/2026

Conflict of Interest

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website (www.calhr.ca.gov).

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), which includes an Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation. Non-compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may result in the voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions.

Role Overview

The Analyst IV serves as the Senior Legislative Consultant for the California Department of Insurance (CDI), and functions as the Department’s primary non-supervisory expert on complex and emerging insurance and legislative policy issues. The incumbent provides expert consultation that informs statewide legislative strategy and serves as an expert-level legislative policy resource responsible for addressing the most complex, crucial, and specialized matters related to the administration of the Department’s state legislative program. The Senior Legislative Consultant independently manages the majority of sponsored bills, health bills, drill requests, and high-impact legislative assignments involving statewide insurance policy matters affecting consumers and the insurance industry. The incumbent works closely with internal subject matter experts and external stakeholders to develop and coordinate the Department’s legislative priorities, exercises a high degree of professional judgment, and represents the Department before governmental agencies, legislative offices, consumer organizations, stakeholders, and other interested parties.

Working Conditions

• Work hours may vary based on legislative timelines and departmental priorities and extended or irregular hours may be required during peak periods to meet operational needs.
• Incumbent must be able to work in a high-rise building in an open space environment (e.g., artificial lighting, controlled temperature).
• Professional attire appropriate for an office environment, regardless of in-office or remote work attendance, Capitol reporting, or external meetings.
• Daily use of a computer keyboard, mouse, camera for virtual meetings, telephone, standard office equipment, and related software applications at a workstation.
• Lift, carry, or otherwise transport documents and related items to meetings and other public appearances.
• While telework may be permitted, in accordance with CDI’s Telework Policy, this position requires consistent in-office presence during the legislative session and peak periods. Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location, or an alternate work location, such as the State Capitol, on designated telework days. Travel expenses are not reimbursed; however, other authorized transit subsidies may exist for those who qualify.
• Occasional travel may be required within the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.) and may include overnight stay(s).

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST IV

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state’s consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world.

Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities.

POLICY AND LEGISLATION BRANCH Legislative Office Sacramento, CA

Duty Statement

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

Desirable Qualifications

Two (2) to three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in legislative analysis, policy development, or legislative affairs within the Executive or Legislative Branch of California State government.

Familiarity with California's health care system, health-related legislation, and health care regulatory functions.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in policy, legislation, and budget to support the regulation of insurance and enhancing consumer protection.

Proven ability to independently analyze highly complex and sensitive legislative and policy issues, evaluate potential impacts, and develop effective recommendations that benefit consumers.

Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, and accountability in managing complex assignments and competing priorities.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate complex policy issues and recommendations to executive management, policymakers, and diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

• Remote work options
• Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the Job Training
• Recognition Program
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401 (k), 457)
• Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

• Flexible work hours
• Remote work options
• Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the Job Training
• Career Services Program
• Recognition Program
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401 (k), 457)
• Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

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

Contact Information

Department Website: http://www.insurance.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.

EEO Contact

EEO Officer

[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.

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.

Examination Requirement

If you have not taken the Analyst IV examination, or if your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibility, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment.