ANALYST III

About the role

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Financial Management Branch, Allocations Section is seeking a highly motivated Analyst III with strong math and analytical skills who enjoys working in a dynamic and high-profile environment. The mission of CDSS is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities.

Responsibilities

• Proactively evaluate the Department's programs, understanding relevant legislation, providing technical guidance, analyzing data, and creating fiscal summaries and other time-sensitive documents or ad hoc responses for internal and external stakeholders
• Provide proficient level data analysis skills to establish allocation methodologies, processes, and procedures where none exist and improve existing allocation methodologies, processes, and procedures
• Analyze and explain data/methodologies and use a variety of analytical techniques to provide assistance and guidance on complex tasks or assignments related to the allocations overseen
• Work independently and reason logically and creatively

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment
• 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
• Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available)
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)

Qualifications

• Strong math and analytical skills
• Self-motivated to work independently
• Ability to reason logically and creatively

Skills

• Proficient data analysis
• Technical guidance and assistance
• Understanding and interpreting legislation
• Creating fiscal summaries and time-sensitive documents
• Methodology development and improvement

Pay

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 monthly. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Schedule

Permanent, Full Time. Hybrid telework: This position has been designated as eligible for telework for part of the work week and requires weekly in-person attendance. Work location: Sacramento County.