Procurement Analyst

Job Description and Duties

The Procurement Analyst independently performs complex analytical work to support the procurement needs of the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR). The position develops, reviews, and processes a wide range of procurement and contract documents while ensuring full compliance with state and departmental policies. It evaluates scopes of work, verifies funding, maintains procurement records, and resolves contractor issues to ensure timely acquisition of critical services and resources. The analyst researches and interprets procurement laws and regulations to guide program staff and support the development of effective administrative processes. Responsibilities also include monitoring fiscal components of agreements, reviewing invoices for accuracy, and tracking expenditures and contract balances. The position regularly communicates with internal staff and external partners to coordinate procurement activities and address questions. During emergency activations, the analyst may support response operations and work outside normal business hours as needed.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

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Working Conditions

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) . Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control #(530818) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application . Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

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 CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email View email address on us.fitly.work for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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:

• Ability to learn and apply state procurement and contracting processes, including reviewing documents and supporting program staff.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to manage multiple assignments, track documents, and maintain accurate records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to interpret laws, regulations, or policies and apply them to administrative or procurement activities.
• Experience or ability to review fiscal information, invoices, or budgets for accuracy and completeness.
• Problem-solving skills to identify issues, research information, and develop solutions independently.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and support emergency response operations when needed.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. The SOQ must be typed in 12-point font, single-spaced, on letter sized paper, (8.5" x 11"), and be no more than TWO pages in length. Responses should be complete, specific, clear, concise, and include examples. Resumes or Cover letters will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ. The SOQ should address the following:

1. Describe in detail your work history that could be considered as analytical, technical, clerical, and/or customer service. What was your level of responsibility in this role? Provide the length of time in each job, including start and end dates (month and year). If your experience is in the Analyst I classification, please specify your range.

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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.
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  Please see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at end of posting . Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.