ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

State of California•Sacramento, CA

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA), acting as the Personnel Support Analyst, will support the Center level and Operations Branch (OB) by performing personnel, administrative, and technical functions including, but not limited to, Personnel Liaison (PL) duties, act as Attendance Coordinator (AC), track personnel movement within the Center, and complete drills related to CDPH's Human Resources Division (HRD). Coordinating with CLS PLs, to track and monitor position and structural changes within the Divisions and Branches of CLS ensuring they are processed using HRD standards and guidelines. The incumbent works under the general direction of the Administrative Support Supervisor, Staff Services Manager I of the Center for Laboratory Sciences Operations Branch. 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. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH's Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded. Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee's designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
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.
A Cover Letter is required and must be submitted with your application package.

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing and reviewing State and Federal documentation such as Budget Change Proposals (BCPs), Finance Letters, Budget Revisions, progress reports, and Requests for Proposals/Applications (RFPs/RFAs).
Knowledge of budget development and fiscal tracking, including forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and reconciliation.
Familiarity with purchasing and procurement processes, including contract development and invoice tracking.
Experience supporting or coordinating program or project teams, including tracking deliverables and timelines.
Ability to write clear and concise reports, summaries, and fiscal documents for management review.
Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support program goals and operations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare briefing materials and present information clearly.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Receptiveness to feedback and ability to apply constructive input to improve work products and processes.
Understanding of process improvement and change management principles.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software tools.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete assignments and support organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

Personnel Liaison (PL) duties
Act as Attendance Coordinator (AC)
Track personnel movement within the Center
Complete drills related to CDPH's Human Resources Division (HRD)
Coordinating with CLS PLs, to track and monitor position and structural changes within the Divisions and Branches of CLS ensuring they are processed using HRD standards and guidelines.

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