ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

State of California•Sacramento, CA

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by independently performing a full range of complex journey level assignments requiring analytical skills and effective written and verbal communication skills. This position will perform assignments exercising sound judgment on issues ensuring regulatory compliance within all Sections and Programs parameters. The position exercises independence, judgement, and responsibility when performing the duties including, but are not limited to, audits, accreditation, competitive contracts, and procurements. The incumbent consults with departmental officials, employees, and others to give and secure information; prepares reports and makes recommendations on procedures, policies, and program alternatives. In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification
Applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY)
A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account.
Please reference Job Control # 499856 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section.
SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.
Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
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 required and must be included.
Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting. Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with some degree of independence.
Maintain cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Can provide technical advice and consultative services to various levels of staff.
Knowledge or experience with the contracting and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

performing a full range of complex journey level assignments requiring analytical skills and effective written and verbal communication skills
performing assignments exercising sound judgment on issues ensuring regulatory compliance within all Sections and Programs parameters
performing duties including, but are not limited to, audits, accreditation, competitive contracts, and procurements
consulting with departmental officials, employees, and others to give and secure information
preparing reports and makes recommendations on procedures, policies, and program alternatives