ANALYST IV

About the role

The Analyst IV performs the most complex journey‑level work specializing in consultation, project implementation, and analytical duties with regional centers, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Specialists, vendors, and other state agencies to support the Department of Developmental Services’ mission through interagency collaboration and policy development for individuals receiving services from the regional center and K‑12 system (ages birth‑22). The role provides expert‑level consultation in coordinating comprehensive, multi‑faceted services with the California Department of Education (CDE), California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), local educational agencies (LEAs), and community‑based organizations to support families and build regional center staff capacity, enhancing transition efforts for individuals preparing for life after high school.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex journey‑level consultation, project implementation, and analytical work with regional centers, IDEA specialists, vendors, and state agencies.
• Coordinate multi‑faceted services with CDE, DOR, LEAs, and community‑based organizations to support families and build regional center staff capacity.
• Provide expert‑level consultation to enhance transition efforts for individuals preparing for life after high school.
• Support interagency collaboration and policy development for individuals receiving services from regional centers and the K‑12 system.
• Occasional statewide travel may be required.

Requirements

• Must be a resident of the State of California at the time of appointment.
• Must have lawful authorization to work in the United States; the Department does not sponsor employment visas.
• Occasional statewide travel may be required.
• Must meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the Analyst IV classification.
• Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) numbered in the same order as the Special Requirements, typed in 12‑point Arial font, single spaced, and no more than two pages.
• SOQ must describe experience working with community partners to analyze complex systemic challenges, experience analyzing complex legislation/policies, and plans for developing interagency initiatives to support high‑school‑age individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of journey‑level research and analytical practices.
• Familiarity with state and federal laws, regulations, and trends in public and private secondary and post‑secondary education.
• Current understanding of trends and practices in career, vocational counseling, independent living, and self‑advocacy for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of the Regional Center system, Lanterman Act, IDEA Part C to B transition, transition from high school into postsecondary activities, and Workforce Investment and Opportunities Act.
• Program planning and monitoring experience with the state contracting process; contract monitoring and compliance; research and statistical methods.
• Ability to independently exercise creativity in formulating resources, materials, training, education, and vocational program designs.
• Ability to independently conduct complex research and analytical studies of statutes and regulations and apply educational policy.
• Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely to partners, establish effective working relationships, and exercise tact, resourcefulness, and judgment.
• Ability to independently manage a project within provided resources, analyze statutes/regulations to make recommendations, develop, review, and edit documents, and establish/maintain project and departmental priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with administrative personnel in the Department and other governmental agencies.

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 be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, see the CalHR Benefits website and the CalPERS Health Benefit Summary.

Pay

The salary range for this classification is $7,276.00 – $9,107.00 per month. Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to a three percent salary reduction in exchange for five hours per month of Personal Leave.

Schedule

This is a hybrid in‑office/telework position under Government Code 14200; the incumbent may be required to report to the office or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified or cancelled at any time. Occasional statewide travel may be required. The work location is Sacramento County.