Program Analyst

California Department of Aging; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Aging seeks a Program Analyst in Sacramento to provide administrative support and conduct analytical staff services under the Health Program Manager II within the Office of the Long-Term Care Patient Representative (OLTCPR).

The Analyst I will work with supervisors to support the mission and vision of the OLTCPR, ensuring coordination across programs and compliance with state processes.

Qualifications

• To be considered for this position you must provide a completed application, and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to the Health Program Manager II within the Office of the Long-Term Care Patient Representative (OLTCPR).
• Performs work of average difficulty in consultative and analytical staff services.
• Collaborates with Supervisors to support the mission and vision of the OLTCPR.

Job description

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530071

Position #(s): 797-741-5157-001

Working Title: Program Analyst

Classification: ANALYST I

$3,861.00 - $6,464.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State. The Department administers funds allocated under the federal Older Americans Act, the Older Californians Act, and through the Medi‑Cal program. Recognizing that California’s over‑65 population is projected to grow to 8.6 million by 2030, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-14-19 calling for the creation of a Master Plan for Aging to be developed by December - 2020. The Master Plan will serve as a blueprint that can be used by state government, local communities, private organizations, and philanthropy to build environments that promote healthy aging. CDA will play an integral part in the development and implementation of the Master Plan.

To Learn More About CDA, Visit:

https://www.aging.ca.gov/

To Learn More About The Master Plan, Visit:

https://mpa.aging.ca.gov/

To learn more about the Master Plan for Aging activities and status, visit: https://www.engageca.org/

To learn more about the Master Plan and the Governor's Executive Order, visit: https://www.chhs.ca.gov/home/master-plan-for-aging/

Job Description And Duties

The Position is headquartered in Sacramento. Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

Under the supervision of the Health Program Manager II within the Office of the Long-Term Care Patient Representative (OLTCPR), the Analyst I provides administrative support to OLTCPR. The Analyst I will perform work of average difficulty in a wide variety of consultative and analytical staff services assignments in collaboration with the HPM II and two Supervisor I’s to support the mission and vision of the OLTCPR.

To be considered for this position you must provide a completed application, and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

Examination Information

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Aging must apply and compete through the State recruitment process ( 3 Steps To A State Job ). Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Aging, please contact the Human Resources Branch at [e-mail] .

Duty Statement

Duty Statement

Special Requirements

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code . The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.

• Foreign Transcripts Evaluation (CL-635)

Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: 9/14/2026

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.

Required Application Package Documents

• 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 - Statement of Qualification: A Statement of Qualification is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the “Statement of Qualifications Instructions” section below for specific requirements.

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.