Funding Team Analyst

California Department of Industrial Relations; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Industrial Relations seeks an Analyst II to perform complex consultative, technical, and analytical staff services. You will evaluate programs, develop funding opportunities, and administer grant solicitations, while coordinating projects with the Funding Team and other DIR staff.

Independent judgment is required to implement procedures, evaluate applications, and provide recommendations on program-related issues. Telework may be available following state policy.

Qualifications

• Describe a time you improved a grant process or operational system. What problem were you solving, what steps did you take, and what was the outcome?
• Describe a time you had to work across teams with different priorities to move work forward. What challenges did you face and how did you resolve them?
• Describe a time you identified a compliance issue, risk, or gap in a process. What actions did you take and what was the result?

Responsibilities

• Perform program evaluation and planning.
• Develop and administer funding opportunities and grant solicitations by formulating and updating procedures.
• Evaluate funding and grant applications, implement and conduct training, and make recommendations on program-related problems.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The Analyst II (Analyst) works under the direction of the Supervisor I and is responsible for performing a variety of complex consultative, technical, and analytical staff services tasks. Tasks include program evaluation and planning, system development, and other related work. The Analyst develops and administers funding opportunities and grant solicitations by formulating and updating procedures, performs funding and grant application evaluations, implements and conducts training, and making recommendations on program-related problems. The Analyst must exercise independent judgement and discretion, coordinating projects involving members of the Funding Team and other staff with Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) and Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).

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

Working Conditions

This job is located at: 1750 Howe Ave. Ste 350, Sacramento, CA 95825

The incumbent works 40 hours per week in an office setting with artificial light and temperature control Monday through Friday. Air-conditioned, high‑rise building with elevator access, cubicle with natural and artificial lighting. Indoor cubicle office environment for several hours a day. The incumbent works in a stationary position for long periods of time. The incumbent is required to work extensively on the computer, as necessary, for email communication, research, drafting performance management documents, evaluations, annual reviews, and other administrative duties. Telework may be available and will follow State telework policy.

Special Requirements

Responses should be in Arial 12 font, single spaced, 1-inch margins, and no more than 1 page.

• Describe a time you improved a grant process or operational system. What problem were you solving, what steps did you take, and what was the outcome?
• Describe a time you had to work across teams with different priorities to move work forward. What challenges did you face and how did you resolve them?
• Describe a time you identified a compliance issue, risk, or gap in a process. What actions did you take and what was the result?

Final Filing Date: 9/26/2026.

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.

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.

• 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special requirements section of the posting for instructions

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.