Analyst II

Job Description and Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget.  PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive 3% reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits through June 2027.  Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

Under the direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst II will work as a full journey level analyst working with a high degree of independence and in conjunction with other analysts in the management of all personnel processes within Human Resources (HR). The Analyst II acts as the primary Headquarters Classification & Hiring (HCH) contact for various headquarters programs. The Analyst II is responsible for facilitating seamless personnel services to HR staff through the position allocation, recruitment, certification, hiring, appointment, and Classification & Pay (C&P) processes. The CDCR Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The HRTS is an intuitive, user-­friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-­time updates throughout the hiring process. HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application's progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from View email address on calcareers.ca.gov or View email address on calcareers.ca.gov (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.

For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 4395.

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application and on their CalCareers profile. 

This advertisement is for an interchangeable analyst position, Analyst I or II located in Sacramento County.

Note : Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position provides office-centered telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person four days per week.  However, changes to the hybrid/telework program are at the department's discretion.  The successful candidate must reside in California.

Regular and consistent attendance is critical to the successful performance of this position. Must be regularly available and willing to work the hours necessary to meet the business needs.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Candidates new to CDCR or CCHCS  are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

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:

• Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
• Ability to organize and establish workload priorities and work well under pressure.
• Knowledge of the California Department of Human Resources and State Personnel Boards laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive/confidential material and information.
• Comfortable working with all levels of supervisors and management, including law enforcement personnel.
• Experience analyzing and solving personnel problems with a high degree of initiative, independence, and flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, while assuming responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Ability to reason well and use good judgment.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills (including the use of correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling).
• Excellent research skills. 
• Ability to effectively analyze problems and gather, interpret, and evaluate information.

Benefits

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at 

Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at 

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at 

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Eligibility & Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Analyst II, before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the  Analyst II examination.

To obtain list eligibility for the Analyst I, before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the  Analyst I examination.

Individuals with a disability, and who have  Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP)certification from the  Department of Rehabilitation , may take the online  Analyst II (LEAP)and/or  Analyst I (LEAP)exams.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be submitted with your Examination /  Employment Application ( STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please refer to the “Statement of Qualifications”  section below for specific requirements.

  For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please visit  Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications .