Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under direction of the Deputy Superintendent of the Building Educational Success Together Branch, the Analyst II works in a collaborative capacity with Division offices to provide independent and complex analytical, fiscal, and technical support. The Branch is comprised of the Multilingual Support Division, Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division; the Professional Learning Support Division, and the State Special Schools and Services Division.

State Board of Education (SBE) Responsibilities – Serve as the Branch liaison for SBE items and provide leadership to Division coordinators. Coordinate and monitor submission deadlines to ensure timely completion. Independently review and analyze all SBE Information Memoranda, Agenda items, Waivers, and Addenda for comprehension and to ensure compliance with Department correspondence guidelines.

Administrative and Personnel Responsibilities – Write, review, edit, and collaborate with staff for the content of all Branch documents for the signature of the approving administrator as appropriate, to ensure alignment and coordination with current Department activities, as well as consistent messaging. Serve as the Branch liaison for personnel matters and provide leadership to Division coordinators. Collaborate with staff on personnel requests to ensure consistency with Department procedures and Branch expectations.

Budget Responsibilities – Serve as the Branch liaison for budgetary issues and provide leadership to Division coordinators. Independently track the state budget process and budget bills and alert the Deputy Superintendent as changes occur.

Legislative Responsibilities – Serve as the Branch liaison for Legislative analyses and provide leadership to Division coordinators. Monitor the submission of Legislative analyses to ensure that due dates are adhered to and bill assignments are accurate and inclusive of all offices that may be impacted.

Personal Leave Program 2025

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction.

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Working Conditions

TELEWORK OPTION

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office.

Special Requirements

Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name ,” be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:

• How do you use problem-solving skills to manage deadlines and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment?
• Describe your experience monitoring and analyzing budgets and expenditures.
• Describe your experience reviewing work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
• Describe a time you collaborated with others to achieve a goal on a complex project.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills

• Ability to communication clearly and collaborate effectively across divisions and with educational partners

• Ability to perform well under pressure with time-sensitive, high-priority projects

• Independent organizational skills to prioritize and multitask and produce high quality deliverables

• Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures in large departments

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, reliability, and punctuality

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, to include Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access

Benefits

The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit. Some of these benefits include:

· Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance

· Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days

·401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

· Employee Assistance Program

· Commute Program

More benefit information can be found on CalHR’s website:  Benefits Summary

Important Application Instructions

• How to Apply for state jobs:
• Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer account are highly recommended.
• DO NOT include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status.
• Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
• For experience to be considered, your STD 678 (state application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Applications that are submitted blank or with “see resume” in place of duties performed will be considered incomplete.
• For civil service classifications, do not use working titles.
• If you choose not to submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), use the revised 06/2024 version.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or diploma. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. List of approved agencies:
• Please note that the CalCareer system  will not allow you to make changes to your application once it is submitted.
• Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS IS REQUIRED. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions. Applications without the SOQ will not be considered.
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