Regulatory Analyst

California Department of Industrial Relations; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) is seeking a Regulatory Analyst for the Office of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (OLRA) in Sacramento. Under supervision, the Analyst II handles complex regulatory duties, monitors rulemaking progress, analyzes packages, prepares management reports, and participates in public hearings and committees.

Applicants outside CA may interview with proof of CA residency; SOQ required; 40-hour work week with hybrid telework up to one day per week.

Qualifications

• Analytical & Writing Skills: Describe your experience conducting analysis and preparing written and oral materials such as reports, memoranda, issue papers, written policies & procedures, or presentations.
• Communication & Relationships: Describe your experience communicating with, providing assistance to, and maintaining relationships with one of the following: (1) colleagues in other units, (2) customers, or (3) external stakeholders.
• Project Management: Describe your experience managing multiple assignments or projects with competing priorities and deadlines. Provide a specific example of how you coordinated with others, tracked progress, addressed challenges, and ensured assignments were completed on time.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track the development of rulemaking across all DIR Divisions and Units.
• Analyze rulemaking packages and proposed regulations.
• Prepare reports and briefing management on the progress of rulemaking packages.
• Attend public hearings, advisory committees, and other meetings concerning rulemaking activities.
• Work with DIR staff to ensure rulemaking packages are filed; engage with other agencies as needed.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

DIR is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to join the Office of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (OLRA) as a Regulatory Analyst. Under the direction of the Supervisor I, the Regulatory Analyst performs the more complex and varied regulatory duties for OLRA. The Analyst II is responsible for: monitoring and tracking the development of rulemaking across all DIR Divisions and Units; analyzing rulemaking packages and proposed regulations; preparing reports and briefing management on the progress of rulemaking packages; attending public hearings, advisory committees, and other meetings concerning rulemaking activities; working with DIR staff to ensure rulemaking packages are filed; and engaging with other agencies as needed.

Job Description And Duties

DIR is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to join the Office of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (OLRA) as a Regulatory Analyst. Under the direction of the Supervisor I, the Regulatory Analyst performs the more complex and varied regulatory duties for OLRA. The Analyst II is responsible for: monitoring and tracking the development of rulemaking across all DIR Divisions and Units; analyzing rulemaking packages and proposed regulations; preparing reports and briefing management on the progress of rulemaking packages; attending public hearings, advisory committees, and other meetings concerning rulemaking activities; working with DIR staff to ensure rulemaking packages are filed; and engaging with other agencies as needed.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must show proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR

• 249.3

To be considered for this Analyst II job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4815

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The office is located at the newly renovated Labor Agency Headquarters in downtown Sacramento, located at:

1416 9 th Street

Sacramento, CA 95814.

The incumbent works 40 hours per week. This position is eligible for office-centered hybrid telework up to one day per week; the other four days per week are in the Sacramento office.

The office location is in a high-rise building that is air conditioned. The cubicles have natural and artificial lighting. The position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to work at a computer for extended periods of time.

Special Requirements

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ serves as documentation of the applicant’s ability to present information clearly and provide DIR additional information about their experience and qualifications concisely in writing. The DIR may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, double-spaced and using 12-point font. Additionally, the SOQ must address each question separately and in the order presented. Responses should include specific examples. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner.

Statement of Qualifications:

• Analytical & Writing Skills: Describe your experience conducting analysis and preparing written and oral materials such as reports, memoranda, issue papers, written policies & procedures, or presentations.
• Communication & Relationships: Describe your experience communicating with, providing assistance to, and maintaining relationships with one of the following: (1) colleagues in other units, (2) customers, or (3) external stakeholders.
• Project Management: Describe your experience managing multiple assignments or projects with competing priorities and deadlines. Provide a specific example of how you coordinated with others, tracked progress, addressed challenges, and ensured assignments were completed on time.

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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.

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.

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.

Final Filing Date: 11/28/2026