ANALYST II

Employment Development Department

JC-519596

Digital Marketing Analyst
ANALYST II

$6,031.00 - $7,775.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 6/11/2026

Job Description and Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.


Are you passionate about digital storytelling, social media strategy, and creating content that helps people access important services? Here's your opportunity to use your creativity and digital marketing expertise to make a meaningful impact for Californians.


The Employment Development Department's (EDD) Public Affairs Branch is recruiting for a Digital Marketing Analyst position in downtown Sacramento.


What You'll Do
Under the direction of the Digital Marketing Manager (Supervisor I), this position will:

• Develop and manage digital marketing campaigns that promote EDD programs, services, and initiatives across social media, email marketing, web content, and other digital platforms.
• Create engaging, audience-focused content that helps Californians better understand and access EDD services using clear, plain language.
• Develop strategy and personally create authentic short-form video and social media content for platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more.
• Track and analyze campaign performance, social media analytics, and customer engagement data to improve outreach efforts and support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with program teams, leadership, designers, writers, and external stakeholders to develop and review digital content that meets EDD brand, accessibility, and communication standards.
• Support major department initiatives, including EDDNext, by helping modernize how EDD communicates and connects with customers online.
• Stay current on digital marketing trends, emerging platforms, and best practices to help strengthen EDD's digital presence and customer engagement strategies.

This position exists at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814.


This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.

Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building!

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.


The selected candidate must be available to work a 40-hour week, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Schedules may be flexible. This is a hybrid position, and the employee must be able to report to the central office in downtown Sacramento.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-519596

Position #(s):

280-314-5393-976

Working Title:

Digital Marketing Analyst

Classification:

ANALYST II

$6,031.00 - $7,775.00

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Week:

Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

Department Website:

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at

Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Analyst II Bulletin

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/11/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).


Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

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 CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Employment Development Department

Mail In Address

Attn: Job Control #519596

Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54

PO Box 826880

Sacramento, CA 94280-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Employment Development Department

Drop Off Address

Attn: Job Control #519596

EDD/Human Resource Services Division

1416 9th Street, 1st floor lobby

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other - Cover Letter is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

• Work independently, take initiative, and solve problems with minimal direction.
• Learn quickly, follow instructions, and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate strong written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Apply analytical, research, organizational, and sound judgment skills.
• Manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment with diverse partners and stakeholders.
• Maintain professionalism, flexibility, tact, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Deliver high-quality, audience-appropriate work and customer service.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with diverse communities.
• Apply AP style and brand guidelines.
• Experience with Canva, Sprout Social, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere), search engine marketing, UX design, web design (HTML/CSS/JS), photography, and graphic design is preferred but not required.

Benefits

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Hiring Unit Contact:
Kristen Homsombath
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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
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California Relay Service: View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com (TTY), View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required . The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter.


The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills qualify you for this position. Your SOQ should be typed in no less than 11-point font and be no more than two pages in length. Address the following areas listed below:

• Describe how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the desirable qualifications.
• Describe the most successful social media campaign you’ve lead or contributed to. What did you learn?

Résumés or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include a response to both statements above will not receive further consideration and will be excluded from the hiring process.

Background Investigation Requirement

The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.

The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s).

The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.

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

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 work place. 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.

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

Drop-off