Position Control Analyst

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

The State of California, Department of Water Resources in Sacramento, is seeking a Position Control Analyst to manage position control, reclassifications, and related payroll/benefits activities. You will lead staff, provide training, review documents, and analyze data to support payroll and benefits programs.

Close collaboration with departments, the SCO system, SAP, and other tools is required. This hybrid role offers telework one day per week after training and a path to contribute to process

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience performing position control activities.
• Knowledge of and experience performing personnel, payroll and benefit activities.
• Knowledge and experience with State and Control Agency laws, rules and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organization, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in providing consultation services.
• Ability to analyze and collect data, identify problems, and make recommendations.
• Detailed knowledge of HR rules, policies, and related statutes for payroll/benefits.
• Experience as a lead person or trainer, mentoring lower level staff.
• Experience developing training materials and policies.
• Knowledge and experience with SAP, ACAS, HR Connect, MyCalPERS, and SCO systems.
• Knowledge and experience performing data analysis and audits.
• Knowledge and experience administering difficult projects.
• Maintain a positive, professional work environment.
• Detail oriented with multi-tasking and shifting priorities.
• Initiative and time management for quality results.
• Creative, resourceful problem solving and strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Position management activities: establishing, reclassifying, reconciling, reporting, and reorganizations.
• Serve as a lead resource over payroll and benefits staff; provide training and guidance.
• Review payroll and benefit documents; back-up support to other analysts and senior staff.
• Analyze data, prepare reports, and make procedural recommendations.
• Consult with departmental employees and other stakeholders to share information.

Skills

Position control

Payroll & benefits

Data analysis

SAP

ACAS

HR Connect

MyCalPERS

SCO systems

Training & mentoring

Communication

Policy writing

Project management

Leadership

Tools

SAP

ACAS

HR Connect

MyCalPERS

SCO systems

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: 11/2/2026

As a Position Control Analyst, you will be responsible for all position management activities related to establishing, reclassifying, reconciliation, reporting, and reorganizations. In addition, serve as a Section resource in a lead capacity over payroll and benefits staff reviewing work, training, and providing guidance, and various other responsibilities.

Under the supervision of the Supervisor I, the incumbent acts as a staff resource performing all position control functions utilizing SAP, State Controller's Office (SCO) applications, MS Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat. Within a team environment, provides consultation regarding matters involving reorganizations, establishing, reclassifying, maintaining the department's vacant and filled positions allocated to the department, completes a variety of analytical and technical work in support of administering the Department's payroll and benefits services program, assists in reviewing payroll and benefit documents, provide back up support to other Section analysts and Senior Personnel Specialists, and assists with various other payroll and benefit functions and special projects. Participates in analytical studies, gathers and analyze data; consults with a variety of departmental employees and other to give and receive information; prepare reports and make recommendations on procedures, policies and program alternatives.

Telework 1 day a week may be an option after training.

Minimum Requirements

• ANALYST I
• ANALYST II

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.

Shall Consider:

ANALYST II

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00A

# of Positions:

2

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Human Resources, Payroll and Benefits, Position Control, Sacramento

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature.We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience performing position control activities,
• Knowledge of and experience performing personnel, payroll and benefit activities;
• Knowledge and experience with State and Control Agency laws, rules and procedures;
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organization, and verbal and written communication skills;
• Experience in providing consultation services;
• Ability to analyze and collect data, identify problems, and make recommendations.
• Detailed knowledge of Human Resources rules and regulations, departmental policies and procedures, and other HR related statutes, laws, rules, regulations, and legislation related to personnel, payroll, and benefit programs.
• Experience as a lead person or trainer, guiding and mentoring lower level staff.
• Experience developing or revising training materials and writing policies, procedures, and various announcements.
• Knowledge and experience with SAP, ACAS, HR Connect, MyCalPERS, and SCO systems.
• Knowledge and experience performing data analysis and audits.
• Knowledge and experience administering, managing, and/or participating on difficult projects.
• Maintain a positive and professional work environment.
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and handle shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated sense of initiative and effective time management skills to produce quality and timely results.
• Creative and resourceful problem solver.
• Ability to provide quality, timely, and tactful customer service and maintain cooperative relationships,
• High degree of knowledge and proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Sharepoint, etc.

Our headquarters located in downtown Sacramento is the newest high-rise tower that features sustainable construction, plenty of natural lighting, and functionally designed work spaces, including sit-stand workstations. OurLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEED ) Platinum headquarters has a full-service cafe, an onsitefree fitness center, indoor bicycle storage, and is within walking distance to nearby restaurants. Visit our Natural Resources Agency website for more exciting information: https://thrive.cnra.ca.gov/

In addition to state-of-the-art amenities, we offer an award-winning employee recognition program, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and new daycare facilities are in the making.We’re also located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute – we’ll even reimburse you for a portion of your monthly public transit pass!

DWR offers a competitive pay schedule and work-life balance for all its employees. The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit and conditions of employment. Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit.The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR .

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Arthur Wong
[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:
Office of Civil Rights
[phone]
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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.