Associate Governmental Program Analyst

Job Description and Duties

Develops, administers, and manages the departmental P-Card program. Acts as liaison to associated control agencies and/or contractors. Attends program related meetings. Develops training and disseminates program-related information to ensure compliance with the program objectives and guidance to P-Card holders on responsibilities. Provides audit findings to management. Monitors field usage. Uses the departmental tracking system to advise management of possible program issues. Performs analytical studies on laws governing changes to the program functions. Tracks, reconciles departmental P-Card purchases, and prepares purchase documents when required on P-Card purchases, utilizing the statewide Financial Information System of California (FI$Cal). Develops, issues, and maintains the departmental documents including: Management Memos, COMM-NET messages, desk manuals, bid models, contract models, etc. Prepares mandated and ad-hoc reports as required by statute and/or management as they relate to purchasing and/or contracts. Serves as back-up for the Small Business Advocate position.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Please describe your work experience, special education and/or training as it relates to this position.

2. Describe your qualities, knowledge, skills and abilities that will help you succeed in this position.

3. Provide an example of a project that you have led which entailed gathering various information from various individuals. Please describe the steps involved in completing the tasks.

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 communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• Strong analytical skills; excellent interpersonal, organizational and research skills with attention to detail

• CAL-PCA Basic Acquisition Certification

• Knowledge of state contract rules, policies and procedures

• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Newer gated campus located close to Downtown Sacramento; offers free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, ATM machine, gym, on-site Bistro, and is close to a light rail station. Close to bike/walking paths along the American River.

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

Additional Application Submission Requirements

Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire and an SOQ with their application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number JC-499646 and/or position number 388-076-5393-703 on the application package.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.

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.
• Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Resumes in lieu of the SOQ will not be considered. Refer to the Special Requirement Section of this job posting for the SOQ questions.