ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

State of California • Sacramento, CA

35d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 direction of the Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS), Field & Policy Support Team Section Chief, Staff Services Manager II (SSM II) for Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) performs complex analytical functions supporting the California Department of Aging (CDA) mission. The AGPA provides support to the EVV Program for CBAS, and the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) as mandated under Section 12006 of the federal 21st Century Cures Act. This position supports CDA initiatives as they relate to serving California's aging population and disabled adults, working collaboratively with other teams and staff. Responsibility includes sharing team workloads, providing technical assistance, conducting program assessments, compliance, program support, policy and procedures, data analysis as well as contract administration. The individual participates in and supports the vision, mission, and goals of the EVV Program and raises issues needing the EVV team's attention. The AGPA is a full participant in team decision-making, strategy formulation, and problem resolution. To be considered for this position you must provide a completed application, and Statement of Qualifications (SQQ). Please ensure your application is complete with detailed job descriptions/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week. If you are using education to meet one of the patterns of the minimum qualifications, please upload a copy of your degree or transcripts with your application package. New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement to alternate range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application. 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. To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the "How to Apply" instructions in the examination announcement: CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search 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 [email protected]. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

• completed application
• Statement of Qualifications (SQQ)
• detailed job descriptions/tasks performed
• employment beginning and ending date information
• hours worked per week
• Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)

Nice To Haves

• Strong ability to research, interpret and communicate laws, rules, regulations and program policies.
• Experience in monitoring, auditing, or evaluating provider or program compliance within state or federally regulated health or social service programs.
• Skilled in writing clear and concise policies, procedures and developing effective monitoring tools.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, developing and delivering presentations, and providing technical guidance and support.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• sharing team workloads
• providing technical assistance
• conducting program assessments
• compliance
• program support
• policy and procedures
• data analysis
• contract administration
• participates in and supports the vision, mission, and goals of the EVV Program and raises issues needing the EVV team's attention
• full participant in team decision-making, strategy formulation, and problem resolution

Benefits

• competitive public employee wages
• comprehensive benefits package
• meaningful and interesting work that supports access to programs and services that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout California
• FREE PARKING
• close to various dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees