Prenatal Screening Logistics Unit Analyst

Department of Public Health; Ontario (CA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks an Analyst I to support the Prenatal Screening Program under the Health Program Manager I, Chief of the Prenatal Logistics Unit. The role conducts technical and analytical tasks to improve service delivery, manage program supplies, and optimize user experiences in GDSP online applications.

You will collaborate with clinicians and patients, monitor data, assist with workflow improvements, and ensure accurate data entry and inventory

Qualifications

• Strong data and systems skills for navigating and troubleshooting processes.
• Analytical problem solver able to interpret case data and identify trends.
• Clear communicator for troubleshooting and training.
• Experience coordinating inventory and supplies and forecasting orders.
• High attention to detail for data entry and documentation.
• Proficient in Excel and reporting for data analysis.
• Experience with User Acceptance Testing and validating system changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support to the Prenatal Screening Program.
• Assist with program supplies, inventory, and online application usability.

Skills

Data & systems skills

Analytical problem solving

Clear communication

Inventory coordination

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

UAT experience

Tools

Excel

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.

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Working Conditions

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.

Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) . Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control #(534224) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application . Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

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.

Statement of Qualifications

Describe in detail your work history that could be considered as analytical, technical, clerical, and/or customer service. What was your level of responsibility in this role? Provide the length of time in each job, including start and end dates (month and year). If your experience is in the Analyst I classification, please specify your range. Responses should not be longer than two pages, with 12 pt. font.

NOTE:

Resumes, letters, writing sample, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.

Applications submitted without the Statement of Qualifications are considered incomplete and will not be evaluated.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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 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 Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at end of posting . Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.