CID Project Management & Operations Lead

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as an independent technical consultant and project manager, providing advanced - journey analytical expertise and high - level consultative support to Center for Infectious Diseases (CID) executive leadership. The incumbent plays a critical role in advancing CID’s operational effectiveness by leading complex, sensitive, and cross - cutting administrative and organizational initiatives that directly support the Center’s infectious disease prevention and control mission.

The Analyst III works under the general direction of the Assistant Deputy Director of CID and leads, plans, and coordinates a broad portfolio of complex administrative and operational functions. These include complex procurements and contract management, facility and space management, position management and HR support activities, structural reorganizations, and high - priority project management initiatives that require expert-level analytical judgment, coordination, and problem - solving. The incumbent provides lead analytical support in designing and implementing organizational changes, offers consultation on change management processes, and delivers recommendations that inform executive-level decision - making and operational policy.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. 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 ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

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Working Conditions

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) . Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control #(535102) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application . Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email View email address on us.fitly.work for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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:

• Experience independently leading complex, cross-functional projects with department-wide or program-wide impact.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to research, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, and regulations to complex operational issues.
• Experience conducting organizational assessments, process improvement initiatives, or restructuring activities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex procurements, contracts, and vendor relationships.
  Experience with position management, HR documentation, and coordination of recruitment or reorganization activities.
• Knowledge of facilities management, space planning, and operational logistics in a government or large organizational environment.
• Ability to develop and implement internal controls to ensure compliance with state and departmental requirements.
• Strong skills in data analysis, performance measurement, and developing recommendations for executive leadership.
• Proficiency using SharePoint, project tracking tools, and other collaborative platforms to maintain documentation and workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and actionable reports, plans, and recommendations.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. The SOQ is a written document used to evaluate your experience as it relates to the duties of this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may not be considered.

The SOQ must be no more than two pages, typed in 12- point Arial font, include your name and the JC number in the header, and be clearly labeled with the question numbers . The SOQ must be your own work and must contain complete, stand - alone responses. Do not reference your résumé. Provide specific examples that demonstrate your experience.

1. Analysts at this level are considered to be advanced journey level professionals and are often asked to use critical thinking to understand and solve problems. Describe a time when you faced a complex problem with no clear solution. Describe how did you research and review multiple sources of information, use data and facts to guide your decisions, and apply sound judgement to make a recommendation. Provide the length of time, including start and end dates (month and year) of each job.
2. Analysts at this level rely on technical knowledge to apply specialized expertise and established procedures to ensure accurate, compliant, and reliable outcomes. Describe a project where you applied specialized knowledge in a specific subject area and followed established procedures, rules, and regulations to achieve clear outcomes. How did you handle tasks such as research, analysis, report preparation, compliance checks, and how did you translate your results into actionable advice for management? In your answer, please include the job(s) in which you performed these duties and the time spent in each job, including start and end dates (month and year) and level of responsibility.

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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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
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  Please see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at end of posting . Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.