Strategic Youth Program Analyst

California Department of Industrial Relations; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Industrial Relations seeks an Analyst II to support statewide registered youth apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship expansion. You will provide complex advisory outreach and technical assistance, building partnerships with employers, education agencies, and workforce partners to expand access and share best practices across industries.

The position is a 12-month limited term (may extend to 24 months or become permanent).

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Under direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst II will support and build partnerships around statewide registered youth apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship expansion. Provides complex advisory-level outreach and technical assistance, supporting workforce youth apprenticeship initiatives, and identifying best practices and lessons learned in complex program development at the state, regional, and local levels to increase equitable access for registered youth apprenticeship programs in California.

Responsible for complex analytical advisory and oversight of registered youth apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship partnership activities by building collaborative partnerships with national, state, regional, employers, local K-12 education agencies, community colleges, community-based organizations, local agencies, and other workforce partners. Provide an overview of the benefits of registered youth apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship and conduct partnership activities aimed at improving, aligning, and expanding innovative registered youth apprenticeships by attending committee meetings and delivering oral and multimedia presentations in the following industries: Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Public Service, Healthcare, Business Services, Agriculture, Advanced Manufacturing, Transportation, and others.

Only one position may be filled. This is a 12-month limited term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR 249.3.

• 249.3

To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility. 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.

Working Conditions

The job position for this posting is located at: 1515 Clay St. Ste 1902 Oakland, CA 94612. This position may be filled at either Sacramento or Los Angeles. The incumbent works 40 hours per week in a cubicle office setting. Air-conditioned, high-rise building with elevator access, with natural and artificial lighting. The incumbent occasionally attends committee meetings and outreach events; work remotely at community business partners locations; collaborate with staff statewide to complete work assignments.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. The SOQ should be no more than two (2) pages in length, Arial 12 font, addressing the items noted below.

• Describe how your skills, knowledge, abilities, education, and experience, qualify you for this position according to the duties on the duty statement.

Final Filing Date: 11/21/2026

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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.