Special Programs Analyst

About the role

The Analyst III serves as Special Programs Manager for the California Civic Media Program, a statewide initiative to strengthen local journalism across California, and other programs and initiatives as assigned. Under the supervision of the Assistant Deputy Director for External Affairs and Operations, the incumbent is primarily responsible for leading the day-to-day implementation of the Civic Media Program, which includes providing strategic direction to staff and contracted administrators while ensuring adherence to program timelines and commitments with a high-level of independence. The incumbent also serves as the primary liaison to the journalism community for GO-Biz and coordinates the activities of the program's advisory board. Additionally, the position leads and supports other internal and external programs or projects as assigned.

Working conditions

Hybrid: this position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule and requires reporting in-person at headquarters in Sacramento. As a result of the Governor's executive order, GO-Biz employees may be required to come into the office in Sacramento at least four times a week, projected to be effective July 1, 2026.

Pay

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

Position details

• Job Code #: JC-527461
• Working Title: Special Programs Analyst
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Requirements

• Unless you have transfer or reinstatement eligibility, you must take the Analyst III exam to obtain eligibility for this position
• If using education as your basis of meeting the minimum qualifications, you must provide school transcripts (diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts)
• Interested applicants must fill out the "Employment History" section of the State Application (STD 678) with all relevant experience; GO-Biz will not review attached resumes in lieu of the Employment History section
• Failure to fill out the Employment History section will result in disqualification

Required application documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your CalCareer Account
• Resume (required)
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - must be in 12-point font, single-spaced, and no more than 2 pages in length, addressing the following in numerical order (do not consolidate responses):
  • Describe your experience administering grant programs, overseeing contracted projects, or other similar initiatives. What was your role and what were best practices you implemented to achieve success?
  • Describe your experience navigating external stakeholder relations and/or bringing together competing constituencies for a project.

How to apply

Complete Application Packages must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Final Filing Date: 8/28/2026

Applications may be mailed to:
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
GO-Biz Attn: Human Resources, Attn: Ashley Faison, Leg Aff - RPA 26-0005
1325 J Street, Suite 1800
Sacramento, CA 95814

Applications may be dropped off at the same address between 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM.