Policy, Governance & Compliance Analyst

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by independently performing a full range of complex journey level assignments requiring analytical, technical, and effective written and verbal communication skills. This position will perform assignments exercising sound judgment on issues ensuring regulatory compliance within all Section and Program parameters. The position exercises independence, judgement, and responsibility in performing duties including, but not limited to, audits, accreditation, competitive contracts, and procurements. The Analyst II ensures conformity to the Department’s purchasing authority and ensures satisfactory audit and delegated authority renewal by the Department of General Services (DGS) Procurement Division by adhering to all state, federal, and Departmental rules, guidelines, regulations, and statutes. The incumbent consults with departmental officials, employees, and others to provide and secure information. The Analyst II prepares reports and makes recommendations on procedures, policies, and program alternatives. Up to 3% travel may be required.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Chief of the Policy, Governance and Compliance Unit (PGCU).

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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.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 posit ion 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 # 521418 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 [email protected] 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 effectively conduct research, compile and synthesize data and reports, and identify solutions and alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with some degree of independence.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Can provide technical advice and consultative services to various levels of staff.
• Knowledge or experience with the contracting and procurement processes.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions:

The Statement of Qualifications serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed, 12-point Arial font and no more than two pages in length. You must include the job code and your name at the top of each page and list the question before your response.

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, including start and end dates (month and year) of each position. 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting . Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ may be rejected .