Appeals and Correspondence Analyst

Job Description And Duties

This is a 12 month Limited-Term position that may be extended up to 24 months and/or with the possibility of becoming permanent.

About the Role

Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Performs the complex analytical tasks relating to the provision of federal and state disaster assistance grant programs within the Cal OES Recovery Operations Program.
• Performs a broad range of journey level analytical tasks relating to financial, programmatic, and administrative requirements of the Public Assistance (PA) Disaster Grant, California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA), and other grant programs.
• Works under strict regulatory and administrative deadlines and acts with independence to maintain a routine workload and respond to short term special projects and priority assignments.
• Formulates policies, procedures, grants, and makes recommendations on program related issues and advises management on potential program alternatives and impacts.
• May also serve in a lead capacity over Analyst I and program support staff.

Requirements

• Must be able to logically and creatively analyze and resolve governmental/administrative problems of an average complexity using various tools and program applications;
• Gather and analyze data to develop and evaluate alternatives for a variety of program related areas;
• Make recommendations to management on those alternatives;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, and function in an environment with demanding and changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information and express ideas or arguments in a clear, confident, and convincing manner;
• Computer skills that include Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe, PowerPoint, Power BI, Tableau, and Salesforce;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize work and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines to complete assignments in a timely manner;
• Strong organizational, time management, analytical, and project management skills;
• Willingness to assume complex duties and adapt to changing priorities;
• Careful and astute attention to detail;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Ability to work in remote areas and makeshift office environment.

Benefits

Free Parking
On-site Gym and Locker room
Electric Carport
Excellent CalPERS state pension plan
401(k) and 457(b) Plans
Flexible Schedules
Generous paid time off
Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family
Investment in careers development
Located near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station