Analyst II

Job Description and Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each full-time employee shall receive a reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the reduction in pay.  SEIU Bargaining units (1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21) will receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 per month.

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is recruiting for one, Permanent/Full-time  Analyst II position within the Enforcement Division. This position is to be located in Sacramento office. This recruitment may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of these positions within the next 180 days.

Under the direction of the Financial Institutions Manager, the Analyst II is responsible for independently performing analytical and operational support for the Enforcement Division.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This job requires reporting on site, however, telework may be available once established.

Sacramento Location:  The Sacramento office is in the new state-of-the-art May Lee State Office Complex in Sacramento's River District, conveniently located next to Light Rail. On site parking available for a fee .
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship or a training plan, now or in the future.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

FINGERPRINT
Title 11, section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance to DFPI’s (CORI) procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
This position is subject to Title 10, § 250.30 of the California Code of Regulations, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation’s Conflict of Interest Regulations, the incumbent is required to submit a Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st and within 30 days of leaving office.

Additional Filing Instructions:

• You are encouraged to apply electronically through your CalCareers account .
• If applying with a hard copy application, please reference “ JC-522194/ENF 26-164” in the Job Title section of your State application in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• Hard copy applications not received or postmarked by 5:00 pm on the final filing date will not be accepted.
• Emailed and faxed applications will not be accepted.

Do  not provide any personal identifying information on the documents (Social Security Number, Date of Birth, etc.) you submit with your application.  Additionally, do not complete or submit the Equal Employment Opportunity, page 10 of the Std. 678 with your application page.  The EEO page is for examination use only. Furthermore, do not provide any LEAP information with your application package.

Please see the attached Class Specification.  All applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQ's) for the classification they are applying for.  Possession of MQ's will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  Interested applicants using education to meet MQ’s must include a copy of their unofficial  transcripts showing completion of required coursework.  Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.

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 with Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Office software

- Strong working knowledge of databases, organizational software/tools, and general information technology

- Proficiency in PowerBI and Visio

- Ability to work with other managers and the Deputy Commissioner

- Communicates ideas clearly, concisely, and in an organized manner

- Performs, analyzes, and documents research

- Identifies problems and pinpoints central issues

- Analyzes data and presents information and ideas effectively

- Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships

Benefits

State employees may be eligible for health, dental, vision and leave benefits, as well as retirement programs and other benefits.  Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements, which are contracts negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define employees’ wages, hours and conditions of employment.  Other possible benefits include:

• Alternate Work Schedules
• Telework
• Reimbursement Accounts
  

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ must be 1 page minimum and no more than 2 pages in length, narrative format, single-spaced, Arial 12-point font, and include your first and last name and titled "Statement of Qualifications" in the upper left corner.

Application packages received without an SOQ following these instructions may not be considered.

Please respond to the following:

Explain how your qualifications align with the position's duty statement for the Analyst II and why that experience makes you the best candidate for this position.

NOTE: Resumes, cover letters, and Supplemental Applications do not take the place of the SOQ.

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 (SOQ) is REQUIRED for this position according to the instructions provided. Application packages received without an SOQ as described may not be considered. Please see the Statement of Qualifications Instructions below for specific instructions regarding your SOQ response. Resumes, cover letters, and/or other documents do not take the place of this requirement.