Performance/Policy Evaluator

About Us

We are the independent oversight arm of the California State Legislature and the custodians of California’s Whistleblower Hotline. Our mission is to provide objective evaluations and effective solutions that enhance the transparency, accountability, and performance of California government for the people it serves. We produce unbiased, nonpartisan reports with recommendations to solve some of the state’s toughest problems. We aspire to create a workplace that celebrates contributions and talents, embraces unique perspectives, identities, and values, and fosters an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and inspired in their commitment to public service.

Responsibilities

• Communicate extensively with government officials and colleagues in a collaborative environment to obtain necessary information and convey audit procedures, findings, and recommendations.
• Understand laws and best practices to develop criteria against which audited agencies will be held accountable.
• Collect and analyze evidence to convey strong, compelling arguments that are responsive to audit objectives and comply with government auditing standards.
• Track, interpret, and analyze data using various analytical techniques to evaluate agency performance against relevant criteria.
• Thoroughly and accurately document analyses to support audit findings and recommendations.
• Work with teams to develop final public reports.

Why Join Us

• You want to make a difference for Californians and future generations by ensuring government effectively serves its people.
• You want to work in a professional environment as part of a team of intelligent colleagues doing meaningful work.
• You have a passion for public service, critical thinking skills, and want to improve California government.

Working Conditions

• Eligible for participation in the office’s hybrid telework program; work at the alternate location must be in California, in an ergonomically sound, private, distraction-free space with safe working conditions.
• Office work is in an air-conditioned high-rise building with elevator access and both natural and artificial lighting.
• Work may require extended periods of sitting, using a personal computer, and standard office equipment such as phones, copiers, or scanners.
• May require periodic non-standard work hours, weekends, travel, or long and irregular work hours to meet workload demands.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow core values of integrity, commitment, and leadership.
• Self-starter with a sense of purpose, able to work independently in a nonpartisan office by approaching questions objectively without bias.
• Ability to think critically and synthesize data into logical, meaningful conclusions to inform sound recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience developing positive working relationships with teammates and colleagues.
• Experience with or knowledge of performance auditing, program evaluation, or policy development.
• High level of emotional intelligence; able to communicate and listen effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to self-reflect and respond to feedback constructively.
• Comfortable engaging in difficult conversations.
• Experience or ability to engage with stakeholders to obtain relevant information.
• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills, including clear and concise writing.
• Good work ethic, attention to detail, and effective time-management skills.
• Willingness to occasionally work long or irregular hours.
• Must be or become a California resident and willing to travel to various work locations throughout the state.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher (registered college seniors can begin the process but must graduate before starting).

Pay

Monthly salary of $5,963 – $8,462, as well as a longevity bonus.