ANALYST IV

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

Benefits offered by this job

Telework 1 day per week

Free Parking

Job summary

California Health and Human Services Agency Office of Technology and Solutions Integration (OTSI) is seeking a Senior Policy & Requirements Analyst to lead policy research for the Statewide Verification Hub. You will translate complex statutes and program policies into clear business and technical requirements and coordinate with policy leaders.

The role requires reconciling verification needs across CalHHS and ensuring policy rules and decision logic are tested and maintained as laws

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing policy and turning it into actionable requirements.
• Ability to interpret complex state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Experience coordinating with program policy leaders and subject-matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy research and analysis for the Statewide Verification Hub.
• Convert policy into business and technical requirements, including verification rules.
• Reconcile verification requirements across CalHHS programs and address ambiguities.
• Test and validate that policy logic is delivered as intended and keep SVH aligned with changes.

Skills

Policy analysis

Requirements gathering

Regulatory research

Job description

Job Posting:Senior Policy & Requirements Analyst

California Health and Human Services Office of Technology and Solutions Integration

JC-533189 -

JC-533189 - Senior Policy & Requirements Analyst
ANALYST IV

$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: 10/22/2026

Why Join California Health and Human Services Agency Office of Technology and Solutions Integration (CalHHS OTSI or OTSI)?

AtOTSI, your work directly improves the health and well-being of Californians. We exist to be the trusted partner to CalHHS and its 12 state departments to deliver high-impact IT and data solutions that strengthen health and human services programs statewide.

We bring leadership, expertise, and capacity together and work collaboratively with our partners to design, deliver, and support IT and data solutions that accelerate the delivery of health and human service program outcomes and service value. Our culture is grounded in accountability, respect, integrity, and collaboration, and we integrate those values in how we lead, how we work, and how we serve.

If you are interested in applying your knowledge, skills, and experience in supporting critical public services, influencing statewide health and human service outcomes, and working alongside leaders and professionals who take ownership of results – OTSI is where that happens!

About this role: OTSI is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical policy professional to serve as the Senior Policy & Requirements Analyst for the Statewide Verification Hub.

As the Senior Policy & Requirements Analyst (Analyst IV), you will lead the policy research and analysis behind the Statewide Verification Hub (SVH), a California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) capability that gives state health and human services programs a consistent way to verify eligibility.

In this role you will also work directly with CalHHS program policy leaders and subject-matter experts to:

• Research and interpret complex state and federal statutes, regulations, and program policies.
• Reconcile program-specific verification requirements across CalHHS.
• Turn policy into business and technical requirements, including verification rules and decision logic.
• Resolve policy ambiguities and recommend solutions to program and Agency leadership.

You will also test and validate that policy logic is delivered as intended, and keep SVH aligned as laws and program requirements change.

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

Working Conditions

PLP:

On July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details.

Telework:

This position is currently eligible for one telework day per-week and is required to report in-person a minimum of four days per week. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the OTSI and is subject to operational needs.

Reporting Location:

Business travel may be required. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The OTSI office location for this position is: 2870 Gateway Oaks Drive Sacramento, CA 95833

Travel reimbursement considerations take into account an employee’s home address and designated reporting location and are subject to applicable policies, rules, regulations, and bargaining unit contract provisions.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST IV

ANALYST IV $7,276.00 - $9,107.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Education: Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to the interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Sealed Official transcripts are required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.

Background Check: All applicants shall be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of the completion of a pre-employment questionnaire, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the Department of Justice to disclose criminal records.

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications is required. Please see the Statement of Qualifications instructions below.

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:

• Lead impact assessments with specific outcomes derived from a policy or regulation changes that affect multiple programs, departments, and/or customer populations.
• Manage tasks to meet deadlines in a matrixed organization environment.
• Bridging communication gaps in IT language and policy understanding between technology and program subject matter expertise.
• Translating regulation and policy guidelines into system requirements, business rules, workflows, and use cases.
• Implementing an IT solution for the State of California as a lead program or business analyst, responsible for ensuring the solution meets program outcomes and metrics.

OTSI is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

• Ongoing professional development and engagement opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free Parking!

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

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

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.

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.

Statement of Qualifications

When responding to the statement of qualifications, applicants must follow these below instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in disqualification from this exam/hiring process.:

• Responses must be typewritten on 8 1/2\" x 11\" paper, no more than 3pagesin length, and using font no smaller than size 11.
• Responses are to be complete, specific, clear, and concise.
• Responses to the questions should be easily identified (e.g. by numbering the response to the corresponding question, or repeating the prompt in response).

1. Please explain how your education, training, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities meet the desirable qualifications listed in the 'Desirable Qualifications' section.

Additional Information

Form 700: This position is responsible for the making, participating in the making, or influencing the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. As a result, this position is subject to the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Conflict of Interest Code. The selected candidate is required to file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving 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.