Analytics Engineer

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career?

Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the IT Manager I, the IT Specialist II serves as the Analytics Engineer responsible for the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise analytics solutions that transform data into actionable intelligence for emergency management operations. The Analytics Engineer combines advanced data analysis, analytics engineering, data governance, and modern data platform capabilities to deliver trusted, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-ready data products that support strategic and operational decision-making across the department.

The Analytics Engineer designs, develops, and maintains enterprise data pipelines, analytics solutions, semantic data models, and reporting platforms while ensuring data quality, governance, security, and accessibility. The incumbent will serve as a technical advisor to program stakeholders, IT teams, and leadership by translating business requirements into scalable data and analytics solutions that support disaster preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and administrative operations.

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Working Conditions

Hybrid Telework : This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need.

Special Requirements

Application Package Requirements

To have your application considered for this job opportunity:

• List the Job Code (JC) and Position Number for this position in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” section on the State Application, STD. 678.
• List your most current employment history first in the “EMPLOYMENT HISTORY” section on the STD. 678.
• Provide the “From” and “To” dates with the month, day and year, the “Hours Per Week” that you worked and the Total Worked (Years/Months). You may include overtime hours.
• You must complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED” on the State Application ( do not note “see attached resume” in this section ). Failure to comply and your application is considered incomplete.
• SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter.
• Please note consideration shall be given to work experience gained in a part-time or full-time job, regardless of whether the job was a paid or a volunteer position or was within, or outside of, state service.

If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required. Foreign education must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

NOTE: Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD 678. Applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt, please send certified mail.

**A candidate pool may be established for subsequent vacancies.**

**All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.**

**We encourage applicants to apply electronically.**

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:

• Advanced experience in data analytics, analytics engineering, and data modeling.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, ETL/ELT, and data pipeline development.
• Experience with cloud data platforms, data warehouses, data lakes/lakehouses, and modern data architectures.
• Experience developing Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS, or similar business intelligence and visualization solutions.
• Experience with enterprise data governance, data quality, metadata, data lineage, and master data management.
• Experience preparing AI/ML-ready data and supporting predictive analytics or AI-enabled solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, consulting, facilitation and critical-thinking skills are essential.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical and analytical solutions.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with data modernization, automation, and emerging analytics technologies.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt to rapidly changing business and technology needs.
• Experience supporting emergency management, public safety, government, GIS, or other mission-critical environments is highly desirable.

Benefits

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

Cal OES employees are eligible for a number of benefits and working for us is a great opportunity to join a committed team. Benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Free Parking
• On-site Gym and Locker room
• Electric Carport
• Excellent CalPERS state pension plan
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans
• Flexible Schedules
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family
• Investment in careers development
• Located near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station

Statement of Qualifications

All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Failure to include an SOQ may disqualify an applicant from hiring consideration.

A resume in lieu of the SOQ responses may disqualify an applicant from consideration. A standard or generic SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Please review the Duty Statement and Desirable Qualifications for this position. The SOQ should outline how you meet any or all the desirable qualifications outlined in the Job Posting and Duty Statement.

SOQ FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS:

• The SOQ shall be no more than two pages, single-sided, single-spaced, no smaller than 11-point Arial font. Please number your responses in the same order as the questions listed. Do not consolidate your responses.
  

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

1. Describe how you have leveraged emerging technologies or innovative approaches to improve analytics, reporting, automation, or business processes. Include the implemented technology, why it was selected, benefits achieved, lessons learned, and how you stay current with emerging technologies.
2. Describe your experience designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines or automated data integration processes. Include tools, techniques, and approaches. Explain how your solution improved efficiency, reliability, or scalability.
3. Describe your experience performing complex data analysis and developing data workflows or data solutions. In our response include the analytical tools, platforms, or methods used. How you acquired, validated, or transformed data to support operational or organizational needs. Include the impact of your work on decision-making, system improvements, or data quality.
   

For assistance in uploading documents, including the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog: Upload SOQ to your Application Package

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 - Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) section at the bottom of this job bulletin for the filing instructions and the SOQ Question(s). Applications submitted without the SOQ may not be considered.