ANALYST II

About the role

Under direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst II independently performs analytical assignments related to Workforce Development and Training programs and initiatives for regional center staff and Direct Support Professionals (DSP) who provide services and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical tasks as well as program coordination and consultation in the analysis, research, design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Workforce Development programs and initiatives for individuals with I/DD.
• Analyze overall DSP Workforce Development programs and initiatives and identify additional opportunities that the Department of Developmental Services should explore.

Qualifications

The position requires excellent analytical skills, critical thinking, strong writing skills, experience with data management, and knowledge of the unique needs of individuals with I/DD.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

Working conditions

• Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change.
• Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.
• All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
• Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.
• This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.
• There is intermittent statewide travel, tight timelines, while using a computer or reviewing documents and working papers.

Pay

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 (new to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable).

Special requirements

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

• Describe your relevant experience and skills as they relate to the qualifications outlined in the Duty Statement.
• Describe your experience building and maintaining cooperative working relationships with team members, representatives at all levels of government, representatives at all levels of government, the public, and community stakeholders.
• Describe your experience managing complex projects, using project management tools, developing work plans, and overseeing projects from initiation to completion.

If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ's or you may not be considered for the position. The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.

Desirable qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: Computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign and Outlook; analytical concepts, principles, and techniques; government structure, organization and function; planning, policy and systems/management analysis and program evaluation; project management principles, including work plan development and budgeting; the Department's mission, and values; and it is desirable that the Analyst II has an understanding of the processes of community and group interaction in developmental disabilities planning procedures; current trends and promising practices in developmental disabilities.

Ability to: Manage multiple projects in order to meet Departmental goals and objectives; communicate effectively, the results of analytical processes; work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, and develop and maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with regional centers and other state agencies, peers, the public, and others; apply analytical concepts, and reason logically to develop and recommend solutions or policies; work in a lead capacity and coordinate work of others; perform legislation review and analysis; review and write regulations; apply quality management principles and techniques; represent the Department, as requested by the supervisor, and work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts.

For more information, please visit the links below:

• State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website
• CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2026

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.