ANALYST II
About the role
The Family Engagement and Empowerment Division (FEED) of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) provides financial, food, and education and training support to individuals and families. Within the CalFresh Branch, the CalFresh Operations Management Evaluation (ME) team assesses and enhances county operational compliance and service quality for the CalFresh program. The division operates guided by principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, belonging, community engagement, empowerment, quality services, and data‑defined outcomes. Work location: United States (hybrid).
Responsibilities
- Perform federally mandated data collection for the Able‑Bodied Adult Without Dependents (ABAWD) population.
- Support special projects and participate in reviews aimed at specific evaluations or informational needs.
- Conduct on‑site management evaluations of county welfare operations.
- Focus on a single task or combine activities depending on operational needs.
- Take on leadership roles for certain tasks or projects as required.
- Travel up to 70% of the time, including week‑long overnight trips; must possess a valid California driver’s license and be able to drive an automobile or travel to field sites by other means.
Requirements
- Authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 70% of the time.
- Valid California driver’s license (or ability to travel to field work sites).
- Ability to work in a hybrid (remote/telework and on‑campus) environment with flexible schedules.
Skills
- Critical thinking and self‑starter mindset.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience collaborating with county partners and stakeholders to streamline processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Public speaking experience.
- Experience coordinating and leading work groups and working effectively as part of a team.
Pay
Analyst II classification salary range: $6,031.00 – $7,547.00 per month. New‑to‑State candidates are hired at the minimum of the range.
Schedule
12‑month limited‑term, full‑time position (may be extended to 24 months or become permanent). Hybrid work arrangement with flexible schedules (remote/telework and on‑campus).