Prenatal Screening Logistics Unit Analyst

Department of Public Health; Concord (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks an Analyst I to support the Prenatal Screening Program within the GDSP division. Under supervision, you will perform technical and analytical duties, assist with program supplies, and improve user experiences with online applications.

This role may include telework per department policy, but requires California residency and occasional travel. You will coordinate data, respond to inquiries, and help forecast inventory and service needs

Qualifications

• Strong data/systems skills for troubleshooting and workflow support.
• Analytical problem solving to interpret incomplete data and forecast needs.
• Clear communication for troubleshooting and training.
• Experience coordinating inventory, tracking stock, and interpreting warehouse reports.
• Attention to detail for data entry and subpoenas.
• Proficient in Excel and reporting for data analysis of supply data.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and analytical duties to support the Prenatal Screening Program.
• Interact with clinicians and patients across modalities and assist with program supplies.
• Enhance user experience with GDSP online applications and general program functions.

Skills

Data analysis

Systems navigation

User support

Inventory forecasting

Tools

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by working to protect and improve the health of all Californians.

Under supervision of the Health Program Manager I, Chief of the Prenatal Logistics (PLOG) Unit, the Analyst I performs a variety of technical and analytical duties that are of average difficulty to support the Prenatal Screening Program (PNS). The Analyst I enhances services through agile operations and interacts with PNS Program clinicians and patients in a variety of modalities, assisting with Program supplies, user experience with Genetic Disease Screening Program Division’s (GDSP) online applications, and general Program functions.

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.

Telework Information

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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong data/systems skills, including navigating and troubleshooting, reviewing user activity, resolving login issues, and supporting workflow needs.
• Analytical problem solver able to interpret incomplete case data, reconcile clinician information, and assess inventory or supply trends.
• Clear communicator for troubleshooting, training, explaining workflows, and responding to inquiries.
• Experience coordinating inventory and supplies, tracking stock, interpreting warehouse reports, estimating needs, and forecasting orders.
• High attention to detail for subpoenas, clinician updates, returned mail, and accurate data entry.
• Proficient in Excel and reporting for analyzing supply data, preparing case lists, and supporting decisions.
• User Acceptance Testing experience reviewing system changes, comparing workflows, validating criteria, and recommending readiness.

Benefits

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