ANALYST II

Training and Development Specialist Serve as a subject matter expert on Business and transactional processing rules associated with salary, benefit, and compensation programs and exception-based processing for the statewide Personnel and Payroll systems and subsystems. Research, maintain a working knowledge of, and advocate for best and innovative practices in learning and development services, utilizing laws, rules, regulations, Collective Bargaining MOUs, Human Resources Policy, procedural manuals, business processing resources, technical documents, and other relevant sources. Independently and in cross collaborative functional teams research and analyze complex legislation and applicable laws to support internal and external business partners in responding to complex inquiries related to transactional processing. Independently and in cross collaborative functional teams ensure training and instructional materials are consistent with legislative intent, program administration, system application functionality, and service level goals. Utilize curriculum development and instructional strategies to ensure the delivery of high-quality learning experiences that contribute to the success of learners for both internal and external stakeholders. Continuously design, develop, deliver, and improve instructional courses, materials, tools, and job aids incorporating instructional design principles and technologies that foster growth and development through well-designed and impactful instructional programs. Delivery mechanisms will include but are not limited to virtual/ in person instructor led, employee self‑paced, webinars, forums, video, and other means of engagement. Maintain a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe software applications, specifically Adobe Captivate, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Connect, Adobe Presenter, and Adobe Acrobat Pro, learning management software, registration management software, knowledge mapping principles, and industry best practices and strategies for training and engaging adult learners. Deliver instruction to internal and external stakeholders through various delivery channels that incorporate interactive engagement and adult learning styles. Deliver trainings and presentations in both virtual and in person formats to internal and external stakeholder. (Some travel may be required) Initiate, conduct, and analyze training assessments and course evaluations to identify areas of program improvement. Maintain accurate and timely training event records. Foster effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to assess learning and development opportunities. Strategically formulate recommendations to stakeholders, regarding issues related to internal and external stakeholder business operations and transactional processing challenges. Independently prepare, edit, and format training communications to ensure they are consistent with guidelines and accessibility requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. #J-18808-Ljbffr