Special Projects Analyst

Job Description and Duties

This is an Until Filled position. Applications will be reviewed starting August 27, 2026, and continue every two weeks on Mondays until the position is filled.

Join our team of human resources professionals! We are hiring an Analyst III to become part of our innovative and dynamic team at the California Department of Education. The Human Resources Division provides excellent customer service to internal and external business partners to support the California Department of Education's purpose of providing world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood.

Under the general direction of the Human Resources Division (HRD) Manager II at the California Department of Education (CDE), the Analyst III serves as a highly skilled personnel management expert in personnel management, specializing in classifications, recruitment and organizational development. The Analyst III independently performs the most complex analytical duties that support departmental workforce strategies and operational priorities, including classification and pay, recruitment, and other strategic human resource (HR) initiatives. The position requires a high degree of initiative and demonstrated experience in formulating organizational structure recommendations, communicating complex topics to varying levels of leadership, and applying strong presentation and project management skills. The Analyst III advises leadership at all levels on civil service laws, rules, and policies.

Personal Leave Program 2025

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. 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 range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. Currently, the hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and working a minimum of two days per week in the office.

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 conducting classification and compensation studies, organizational assessments, position allocation analyses, workforce planning projects, and class specification development within the California state civil service system.

• Knowledge of classification and compensation principles, organizational design, civil service laws, regulations, and personnel management practices.

• Experience analyzing organizational structures, position duties, and workforce needs; developing recommendations; and preparing reports, briefings, and presentations for management.

• Skilled in collaborating with managers, HR professionals, labor representatives, and control agencies.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and handle sensitive personnel matters.

Benefits

The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit. Some of these benefits include:

• Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days

• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commute Program

More benefit information can be found on CalHR’s website: Benefits Summary

Examination Information

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.

The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: or at the link below:

Analyst III: CalCareers

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 -

  Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name ,” be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:
  

  1. Describe your experience analyzing complex organizational structures, determining position allocations, and applying CalHR classification standards.

  2. Detail your background leading complex, high-priority personnel projects and providing strategic consultation to executive management.

  3. Provide an example of how you used data analytics or a human resources information system (HRIS) tools, and civil service regulations to resolve a systematic classification or pay issue.