Business Systems Analyst

Job Description and Duties

The Secretary of State’s Office, Political Reform Division is recruiting to fill a new permanent, full-time Analyst II. If you're looking for an exciting challenge, now is the perfect time to join our team of professionals who are dedicated to promoting transparency through the campaign finance and lobbying processes. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing digital systems, analyzing complex datasets, and implementing data transparency measures that ensure public access to campaign finance and lobbying information.

Under the general direction of the Data Support Unit Manager, a Supervisor I, this position is responsible for a wide variety of increasingly complex and analytical tasks associated with the processing and review of registration and disclosure documents filed under the campaign and lobbying provisions of the Political Reform Act. The role involves applying accessibility standards for public-facing documents and webpages, analyzing complex datasets using various analytical tools, and collaborating with software vendors to ensure their systems properly interface with reporting requirements in accordance with evolving transparency regulations. The incumbent will also manage user credentials for the electronic filing system and respond to a variety of public inquiries for the division.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Content Management Systems (CMS), writing HTML, and updating web pages
• An understanding of ADA compliance, how it relates to formatting documents to make them accessible
• Experience related to Application Program Interfaces (API) and/or certifying vendors to submit data to an application
• Familiarity with database structure, queries and analytics software such as Excel, Access, SQL, PowerBI, and/or TOAD, with the ability to work with large datasets and ensure accuracy in data processing and analysis
• Knowledge of business process automation platforms or workflow tools such as Decisions or PowerAutomate
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in tasks or work environment
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
• An interest in the importance of transparency in campaign finance and lobbying, and the implementation of new laws and regulations within the program

Statement of Qualifications: Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications detailing how they meet the “Desirable Qualifications” listed above. The Statement of Qualifications must be no more than two (2) pages typed, using business professional font, font size, and formatting. Applications submitted without a Statement of Qualifications will not be considered. Resumes are optional but will not be accepted in lieu of a Statement of Qualifications.

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Working Conditions

This position provides hybrid telework opportunities based upon the agency’s telework policy and business needs.

Special Requirements

Examination Information: Candidates new to state service or those seeking a promotional opportunity must take the online examination to establish eligibility. The examination can be found at the following link: Exam Bulletin - Analyst II

There is also a Limited Examination & Appointment Program (LEAP) exam available for this classification. Information on the LEAP certification process is available on the Department of Rehabilitation LEAP Certification website.

Education: When using education to meet minimum qualifications, please include all the required documents necessary to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this classification (i.e., degree, transcript, license, and certificate). Candidate may be required to provide an Official Transcript prior to hire.

Benefits

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

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 -

  Please follow the directions to respond to the Statement of Qualifications as directed above.