Analyst III

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Supervisor II of the Child Care Infrastructure Grant Section of the Learning, Equity, Advancement, and Development Office, under the Child Care and Development Division, the Analyst III leads analytical work related to child care and development program grants, including infrastructure, disaster recovery, facility improvements, fiscal readiness, and child care contract slot expansion initiatives. The role supports the implementation of Welfare and Institutions Code §10245(a), under which the department may set aside up to 15% of child care contract funding to support slot expansion for minor repairs, infrastructure upgrades, and other eligible readiness activities. The Analyst III provides advanced fiscal analysis, policy development, program planning, evaluation and reporting, contract and grant oversight, and statewide technical assistance designed to strengthen Early Learning and Care facilities, particularly in communities that have facility capacity needs, impacted by disasters or with limited access to high-quality child care infrastructure and applicable resources. The Analyst III will often collaborate with the Funding Application Unit, Grants Support Unit, Program Quality and Improvement Branch, Infrastructure Grant Program Unit, California Child Care Licensing Division, and other applicable partners. The incumbent will act as a subject matter expert and collaborate with other internal and external child care partners as needed.

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Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for Hybrid work. In-person attendance is required based on the operational needs of the position and in accordance with   the Statewide Hybrid Telework Policy, Government Code section 14200, and any applicable department telework requirements.  The successful candidate must reside in California at the time of appointment. Proof of California residency may be required .

Please note: Regular commute is not compensable.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

Statement of Qualifications must be no more than two pages in length, size 12-point Arial font. Please include each question followed by your response, addressing the following:

1) Describe your experience leading advanced analytical work for complex programs or initiatives. Include how you assessed needs, developed recommendations, and supported program or policy decisions.
2) Provide an example of how you led or contributed to program planning, implementation, evaluation, or reporting for a large scale initiative. Include how you collaborated with internal partners or external stakeholders to achieve statewide outcomes.
3) Describe any experience you have as a subject matter expert or technical lead for infrastructure, disaster recovery, facility readiness, or child care/early learning initiatives. If you do not have direct experience, explain how your background prepares you to successfully support this type of work.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for 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 in Child Care and Development

• Experience in Construction, Repair, Renovation of CCD and Early Learning and Care Facilities  i.e., centers and homes

• Effective Project Management Skills

• Effective Public Speaking Skills

• Effective Writing skills and attention to detail

• Effective Relationship Building

• Effective Problem Solving Skills

• Experience Providing Customer Service

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!  The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT

• Public transit (mass transit) passes.
  • 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
  • 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.
• Vanpool drivers and riders
  • 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

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

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 - Salaries do not reflect reductions from the Personal Leave Program, please see the applicable for additional information on the length and percentage of reductions.

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 -

  (SOQ) Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.