ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

State of California•Sacramento, CA

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Services Analyst/Associate Governmental Program Analyst (SSA/AGPA) in the CalWORKs and Family Resilience Branch will support California's 58 counties in implementing CalWORKs (welfare in California) policies and initiatives. They identify statewide and county specific programmatic and operational issues through analysis of caseload data, systemic factors and verbal/written communication with county welfare departments, welfare rights advocates, welfare recipients, inter-departmental staff, and other entities involved in administering, overseeing, or participating in the CalWORKs welfare-to-work program. They develop recommendations for management approval to improve county operations by analyzing county performance data through review of state and federal laws and regulations or other formal instructions, with consideration of budgetary constraints. They also provide policy consultation and act as a liaison to various program partners and stakeholders, including county welfare departments, other state departments, and inter-departmental entities regarding CalWORKs welfare-to-work program issues. In addition, they participate in and perform remote and on-sight policy and data reviews, and technical assistance with county welfare departments regarding their administration of the welfare-to-work program. The SSA/AGPA will issue formal instruction and guidance for county welfare departments to provide information on program oversight and technical assistance efforts.

Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with the state application to be considered for an interview.
You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678).
If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification.
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment while maintaining positive and trusting working relationships.
Ability to plan, organize, communicate, and adapt to changing assignments and priorities, and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability to work independently, think logically and creatively.
Experience preparing and presenting at meetings and the use of strong verbal and written communication skills to present to all levels of stakeholders, including management and internal staff.
Experience working in a team environment.
Knowledge of poverty interruption programs, such as CalWORKs, CalFresh, and Housing Support.
Project management principles and experience working with large datasets.

Responsibilities

Identify statewide and county specific programmatic and operational issues through analysis of caseload data, systemic factors and verbal/written communication with county welfare departments, welfare rights advocates, welfare recipients, inter-departmental staff, and other entities involved in administering, overseeing, or participating in the CalWORKs welfare-to-work program.
Develop recommendations for management approval to improve county operations by analyzing county performance data through review of state and federal laws and regulations or other formal instructions, with consideration of budgetary constraints.
Provide policy consultation and act as a liaison to various program partners and stakeholders, including county welfare departments, other state departments, and inter-departmental entities regarding CalWORKs welfare-to-work program issues.
Participate in and perform remote and on-sight policy and data reviews, and technical assistance with county welfare departments regarding their administration of the welfare-to-work program.
Issue formal instruction and guidance for county welfare departments to provide information on program oversight and technical assistance efforts.

Benefits

medical coverage
CalPERS pension upon retirement
two weeks paid vacation per year
two weeks paid sick leave per year
two paid Professional Development Days
one paid Personal Holiday
pre-tax parking fee program
Public transit (mass transit) passes.
100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.
Vanpool drivers and riders
100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.