Funding Unit Analyst

California Department of Industrial Relations; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Industrial Relations seeks an Analyst I to support the Funding Team in evaluating grants and administering funding opportunities. The role requires coordinating with DAS and other staff, applying judgment, and delivering accurate analyses within deadlines.

The position emphasizes building procedures, communicating with stakeholders, and handling multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Statement of Qualification is required as part of the application process.

Responsibilities

• Assist with program evaluation and planning activities.
• Reconcile financial transactions and evaluate grant funding opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Funding Team and DAS to update procedures and implement improvements.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

This is a 12-month limited term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent

The Analyst I (Analyst) works under the supervision of the Supervisor I and is responsible for performing a variety of complex evaluative, technical, and analytical staff services tasks. These tasks may include program evaluation and planning, reconciliation of financial transactions, and other related work. The Analyst administers funding opportunities and grant solicitations by formulating and updating procedures, performing funding and grant application evaluations, and make recommendations on program-related problems.

The Analyst must exercise independent judgement and discretion, coordinating their work with members of the Funding Team and other staff with the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) and Department of Industrial Relations, following the supervision of the Supervisor I. This role requires the ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders and to communicate effectively with them in a timely and accurate manner. The Analyst must possess excellent organizational skills and be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines and perform duties with a high degree of accuracy.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR

• 249.3. To be considered for this Analyst I job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4774 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

1515 Clay St. 19th Floor, Ste. 1902
Oakland, CA 94612

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. In cumbent will be 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 apply according to current State telework policy.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualification

Arial 12, single spaced, 1-inch margins, No more than 1 page

Question 1. Learning and Implementing a Technical Process: Describe your experience learning a new process and executing it on an ongoing basis. How did you ensure you understood the process? What were the deliverables and how did you ensure you met them? Once you understood the process, what kind of updates or changes did you make?

Question 2. Reconciling and Auditing Information: Describe your experience reconciling or auditing financial information from finical records, invoices, forms, or other sources. How did you recognize and correct incorrect or misinput information? Did you have to communicate with customers or co-workers as part of the reconciliation process? If yes, how did you communicate with them in such a way that helped them understand what needed to be fixed?

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.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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.