Under the direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst II/I is responsible for evaluating policies in the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), CalFresh, and Child Care programs to ensure program integrity is maintained. The Analyst II/I will also be responsible for assisting and organizing comprehensive programs designed to identify and prevent fraudulent receipt of CalWORKs cash assistance, CalFresh, and other aid programs; assisting in performing project coordinator responsibilities over a variety of computerized fraud prevention and detection systems.
Telework / Remote Work Information: This position has been designated as eligible for telework. The position may require in-person attendance when requested.
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This work location is very convenient! The CDSS is located two blocks from the light rail and public transportation: within walking distance of the State Capitol, parks, restaurants, farmers’ markets and the Golden 1 Arena. Our building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50, and Highway 80.
This position may be eligible for Hybrid work. In-person attendance is required based on the operational needs of the position and in accordance with Executive Order N-22-25 the Statewide Hybrid Telework Policy, Government Code section 14200, and any applicable department telework requirements. The successful candidate must reside in California at the time of appointment. Proof of California residency may be required.
Please note: Regular commute is not compensable.
Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position.
Do not include any confidential information in any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.When preparing your SOQ, please follow these guidelines:
• The information provided must be complete and presented in a clear and concise manner.
• The SOQ must be typewritten using Arial 12-point font
• SOQ must be limited to no more than two (2) typewritten pages, letter size (8.5" x 11")
• SOQ must be clearly identified at the top of page one, including your name
• Each of the questions listed below must be used as headings in your SOQ
• Responses must include the question and must be numbered in the same order
Statement of Qualifications Questions
1. Please describe your knowledge, skills, education, and experience that qualify you for this position. Please include any software or databases you used, reports you analyzed or created, and how they were used.
2. Describe your experience with analyzing and interpreting federal and state law, regulations and policy.
3. Please describe your experience explaining policies and/or procedures to internal and/or external customers. Include whether the communication was written, verbal, or both.
If you have no experience in an area identified above, simply indicate that you have no experience under that heading. A lack of experience in an area does not necessarily disqualify you from consideration. Cover letters, resumes, and applications will not take the place of the SOQ. Applications with incomplete or no SOQ will not be considered.
You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is inaccurate or incomplete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.
If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.
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:
We encourage applications regardless of whether you think you meet 100% of these skills below. Please highlight your knowledge, skills, and experience related to the below desirable qualifications in your application package.
• Ability to exercise initiative, good judgment, integrity, and make timely decisions while maintaining positive and trusting working relationships
• Ability to plan, organize, communicate, and adapt to changing assignments and priorities, and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability to work independently, think logically and creatively, apply a range of analytical and research tools, identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, make sound recommendations, and develop business requirements based on the recommendations
• Experience leading large meetings and using strong verbal and written communication skills to present information to all levels of stakeholders, including management, business and technology staff, and solution partners, to prepare and present written recommendations, and to report project information accurately and timely
• Experience gathering, identifying, and analyzing business, functional, and technical system requirements
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MS Teams, and SharePoint
There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.
TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT
• Public transit (mass transit) passes.
o 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
o 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.
• Vanpool drivers and riders
o 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.
Click here to view all the attractive benefits available to state employees! Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 - Salaries do not reflect reductions from the Personal Leave Program, please see the applicable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for additional information on the length and percentage of reductions.
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:
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