Project Analyst

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

State of California is seeking an Analyst I/Analyst II in the EDD Workforce Services Branch. The role supports the Special Initiatives Support Unit II, coordinating funded projects and ensuring compliance while serving internal and external stakeholders.

You will work in a hybrid environment with on-site work four days a week in Sacramento, providing solutions in a fast-paced public workforce system and contributing to effective program oversight.

Qualifications

• Analytical Thinking to assess complex programs and provide solutions.
• Customer Service oriented approach for internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience interpreting policies, regulations, and laws.
• Good problem solving, decision making and critical thinking, plus written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive management and customers.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills for collaborative work.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Ability to research and identify program specific trends.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates funded projects and subgrants, ensuring compliance with program requirements, effective use of resources, and timely completion of assignments.
• Collaborates with regional advisors, subrecipients, partner agencies, and program oversight staff to resolve operational issues and maintain communication.
• Organizes meetings and briefings, participates in forums and workgroups, and responds to sensitive correspondence.
• Conducts follow-up activities to ensure agreements, corrective actions, and interagency coordination remain in place.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Customer Service

Policy interpretation

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Research

MS Office

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.

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.
This position is considered “hybrid” with on-site work four days a week at 1416 9th Street and telework one days a week, on average, dependent on operational needs.
The EDD Workforce Services Branch (WSB) is seeking candidates to apply for an Analyst I/Analyst II position in the Special Initiatives Support Unit II within the Central Office Workforce Services Division/Deputy Director's Office. Working as an Analyst, you'll be part of a diverse and passionate team helping our fellow Californians get back to work. You'll utilize your problem-solving skills for creative solutions in the workforce system. You'll provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders. You'll enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic workload that will keep you engaged and motivated. You'll have knowledgeable and supportive team members and management to help you succeed. You'll make a difference every day.
Manages and coordinates funded projects and subgrants, ensuring compliance with program requirements, effective use of resources, and timely completion of assignments. The position collaborates with regional advisors, subrecipients, partner agencies, and program oversight staff to resolve operational issues, strengthen local partnerships, prepare for monitoring reviews, and maintain clear communication with management and project operators.
The role also organizes meetings and briefings, participates in forums and workgroups, responds to sensitive correspondence, and conducts follow-up activities to ensure that agreements, corrective actions, and interagency coordination remain in place.

About WSB:
The Workforce Services Branch (WSB) administers the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Wagner-Peyser (W-P) programs which prepare adults, youth, and dislocated workers for participation in the workforce and brings employers with job openings together with qualified job seekers. The WSB is comprised of three Field Divisions which directly deliver services to the public across California: Los Angeles/Coastal Division, Northern Division, and Southern Division. The WSB's Central Office Workforce Services Division supports EDD staff in the field and provides program guidance to WIOA-funded partners located throughout California. The Deputy Director's office oversees the Branch personnel program, risk management program, statewide workforce initiatives and participates in the development of policy and funding strategies in support of the workforce system.

WSB Mission
California's workforce system supports economic vitality by connecting people, training, and work.

As a state employee, you potentially have access to excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement and savings plans, the Employee Assistance Program and more! In addition to these benefits, you'll receive regular paid leave, Professional Development Days, a Personal Holiday, paid State Holidays, and potential annual raises. See the California State Employee Benefits Summary for more information.

Position located at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month.

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.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

Desirable Qualifications

• Analytical Thinking
• Customer Service oriented.
• Experience interpreting policies, regulations, and laws.
• Good problem solving, decision making and critical thinking as well as good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive management and various customers professionally.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to problem solve within a team environment to produce solutions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Ability to research and identify program specific trends.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite programs i.e. Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook.

The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.

The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "NotQualified".

Hiring Unit Contact:
Katherine Ortega
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[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
[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.