Recovery Analytics Analyst
About the role
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) seeks enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. We serve as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. This position is located in the Recovery Analytics Unit in Mather, CA. It is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of analytical and administrative duties relating to the provision of federal and state disaster assistance grant programs within the Cal OES Recovery Operations Directorate.
- Performs a broad range of analytical tasks relating to financial, programmatic, and administrative requirements, including (but not limited to) database and spreadsheet management, dashboard creation and maintenance, trend analysis, and special projects.
- Communicates effectively orally and in writing, and functions in an environment with demanding and changing priorities.
- Works independently or as part of a team while maintaining a standard workload and responding to frequent short-term tasks.
Requirements
The incumbent must be able to logically and creatively analyze and resolve governmental and administrative problems of an average complexity; gather and analyze data to develop and evaluate alternatives for a variety of administrative and program related areas, making recommendations to management on those alternatives; communicate effectively orally and in writing, and function in an environment with demanding and changing priorities.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to review, interpret, and make recommendations on administrative, financial, and program-related issues.
- Experience conducting research, needs assessments, data gathering, evaluations, and special studies for programs or operations.
- Proficiency in database management, spreadsheet development, data dashboards, and electronic tracking systems.
- Skill in preparing issue briefs, memorandums, written reports, and funding recommendations.
- Ability to analyze policy options, review legislation, and interpret federal and state laws and regulations.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including presenting information to varied audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining productivity under demanding or changing priorities.
- Aptitude for quality control, validating information accuracy, and evaluating situations to take effective action.
- Experience providing technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders.
- Skill in developing project plans, tracking assignments, and managing deadlines for special projects.
- Comfortable working under stressful conditions, short timelines, and occasionally extended or rotating shifts during emergency operations.
- Ability to use various software platforms and learn new technologies as program needs evolve.
- Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, good judgment, dependability, and tact when interacting with staff and stakeholders.
Skills
- Strong analytical skills.
- Proficiency in database management and spreadsheet development.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Experience with research, needs assessments, and special studies.
- Good judgment and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
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