Analyst II

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Community Specialist IV in the Data Research and Reporting Section, the Analyst II will perform, and lead assignments related to the Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) efforts, and other Early Start related activities. This includes analyzing data sets related to the Annual Performance Report (APR), coordinating interagency meetings, interacting with our community, acting as an SSIP community liaison for Reginal Centers and Family Resources Centers, and performing a variety of analytical tasks related to California’s Early Start program. The incumbent is responsible for drafting and interpreting policies and regulations related to the Early Start program as well as related services for individuals with developmental disabilities. May act as lead staff on various projects for the Data Research and Reporting Section.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Work requires the use of a computer up to 85 percent of time. Typical working hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Daytime and overnight statewide travel may be required to local programs within California for meetings and technical assistance.

Special Requirements

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

1. Describe how your knowledge, skills, experience, and education relate to the qualifications listed in the duty statement. Please also discribe your experience with data interpretation, data analysis, or data reporting. 2. Describe your experience leading and managing a project, including relevant experience working with community partners, contractors, or departmental collaborators to implement the project. Provide details on the goals of the project, how the community partners/collaborators were engaged, challenges encountered, and the outcome of the project.

If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may not be considered for the position.

The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.

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:

Knowledge of : Part C of IDEA, the Lanterman Act, California’s Early Start program, and developmental disabilities service system; Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs (including Word, Teams, etc.), Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, Windows 11 and other software. Knowledge in state and federal laws, policies, and regulations.

Ability to : Analyze laws and regulations as well as generate reports/recommendations based on data. Excellent communication skills. Ability to meet and interact respectfully with the public, our community, other State and legislative officials. Establish and maintain effective working relations with others and always adhere to professional conduct. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Adhere to office policies and procedures related to confidential information. Discretion with confidential information must be used at all times.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

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

Additional Information

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at: .

If you have not taken the Analyst II and or Community Program Specialist exam/assessment you may find the exams for these classifications at the links below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire.

Click here to gain list eligibility for the Analyst II. Click here to gain list eligibility for the Community Program Specialist II.

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 and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.