Contract Analyst

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework

Job summary

The State of California's Genetic Disease Screening Program is seeking an Analyst I for a 12-month Limited-Term Full-Time position in CDPH. You will apply analytical techniques to resolve complex government problems, analyze data, and support procurement activities including contracts and purchase orders.

Hybrid telework is possible; travel up to 5% may be required. Final filing date is 11/3/2026 and new joiners start at the minimum salary with state rules and PLP adjustments.

Qualifications

• Uses a wide variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex government problems.
• Develops and evaluates alternatives, analyzes data, and presents ideas and information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance and support to supervisors, managers, and staff in procurement activities (contracts, purchase and service orders).
• Coordinates program and business-related activities within the Program Services Unit.
• Travel may be required up to 5% for trainings and conferences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Written communication

Oral communication

Presentation skills

Job description

$3,861.00 - $6,276.00 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: 11/3/2026

This is a 12 month Limited-Term Full-Time position that may be extended or become Permanent.

The mission of GDSP is “to serve the people of California by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders” in support of CDPH’s mission “to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities.”

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by procuring qualified services that reduce the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders.

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Supervisor I, Chief of the Program Services Unit (PSU) of the Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP). The Analyst I uses a wide variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex government problems, develop and evaluate alternatives, analyze data, and present ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing. The incumbent provides assistance and support to supervisors, managers, and staff in the development and progress of procurements. This includes, but is not limited to, contracts, purchase and service orders, and other program and business-related activities within the Program Services Unit. Travel may be required up to 5% of the time for various trainings and conferences.
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.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Minimum Requirements

• ANALYST I

ANALYST I $3,861.00 - $4,839.00A $4,181.00 - $5,233.00B $5,014.00 - $6,276.00C New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

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 team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) of the California Department of Public Health works to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We run the largest screening program in the world and set the standard in delivering high-quality, cost-effective genetic services to all Californians.
CDPH is an E-Verify EmployerThe salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

Desirable Qualifications

• A strong work ethic, good interpersonal, and team-oriented skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptable and flexible to constant changes.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Well-organized and have a positive attitude and professional demeanor.

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

Contact Information

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

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

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Division
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Jefferson Rivera
[phone]
[e-mail]

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 Office
[phone]

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

Your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must address the prompt below and it must be submitted in a separate Word document. Responses should not be longer than two pages, single-spaced, with 12 pt. font and 1-inch margins.

Describe the roles and responsibilities you have had in the following areas:

• Analytical and/or technical
• Clerical and/or customer service

For each area, please include the job(s) in which you performed these duties and length

of time spent in each job, including start and end dates (month and year) and your level

university , provide a brief timeline including the number of units obtained. If your

experience is in the Analyst I classification, please specify your range.

Note: Applicants are not expected to have experience or education in all areas. For a

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the SOQ. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Applications received without an SOQ will be rejected.

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.