Analyst II

Job Description and Duties

The Analyst II performs a variety of tasks including consultative and analytical assignments in the areas of contracts and procurement within the Procurement and STAR Support Section (PASS), for the Department of Developmental Services (Department). The Analyst works independently, applies sound analytical techniques, and handles the most complex, technical, and sensitive assignments and requests with respect, understanding, tact and professionalism. The Analyst interacts positively with managers and staff at all levels and takes extra steps to provide quality services to internal and external customers.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

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Working Conditions

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.  Work is performed in an open-space partitioned office environment. Incumbent uses a computer 70 to 80 percent of the time. Incumbent sits for extended periods in meetings, and/or reviewing documents and work papers. Travel is required, approximately five percent to meetings at other State departments within the Sacramento area.

Special Requirements

When completing the SOQ, you must title the page “Statement of Qualifications” and include your name and the Job Control number at the top of each page. You must list each question and provide your answer below each question. Responses should be no longer than two pages in total length, single-spaced, and 12-point Arial font.  Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

1. Please describe your experience working with procurements and share how this experience would assist you in successfully meeting the roles and responsibilities as described in the duty statement.

2. Procurement often involves balancing the needs of customers with rules, policies, and regulations. Please give an example of when you had to explain requirements or processes to a customer who was frustrated or unfamiliar with them. How did you handle the situation?

3. Please give an example that shows how you build relationships and work well with colleagues who may have different work styles.

If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may not be considered for the position.

The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.

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:

Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), State contracting and procurement regulations, policies and procedures, and manuals, the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) procurement functions.

Ability to: Multi-task, meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities in a cooperative manner. Consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, maintain good attendance and punctuality, focus, pay attention to detail, and follow-through, strong analytical, research, presentation, and organizational skills.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

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

Additional Information

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

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 an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may 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 California Department of Human Resources.

All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at: .

If you have not taken the Analyst II exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire. Click to gain list eligibility.

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 -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.