CLAS Analyst/CLAS Trainer

Job Description and Duties

Under direct supervision provided by the Staff Services Manager I in the California Leave Accounting System (CLAS) Unit, the incumbent operates at the full journey level, performing tasks associated with training, maintenance, and enhancement of the statewide CLAS.

Duties Performed:

(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

• Provide customer service support, troubleshooting, and guidance or instruction to CLAS users via the Leave Accounting Liaison, or a statewide basis by utilizing LAS, LMS (a.k.a. MSG), PIP, PIMS, POIS/HIST, ViewDirect, CSP, etc. Monitor and maintain the CLAS to ensure data integrity and that it conforms with changes to laws, rules, policies, and bargaining unit contracts, and that it continues to meet the needs of the end user. Analyze bargaining unit contract changes, legislation, CalHR memos, etc. in order to determine necessary modifications to the CLAS and/or curriculum. Identify issues that may or may not affect the system and provide analysis in determining impacts to the system.

• Conduct statewide training for departments new to or currently on the CLAS. Schedule training classes based on the needs of departments. Develop, update, and maintain training material and curriculum consistent with statewide policy and system modifications, including information found in the CLAS Workbook as well as the web site due to collective bargaining, legislation, CalHR memos, etc. Maintain and update the training database on a monthly basis by performing database refresh and updating/maintaining logon IDs for the database.

• Define business function requirements and perform customer acceptance testing related to system service requests, involving updates and/or modifications that are highly complex, have a broad impact, or high profile updates to the CLAS based upon policy changes to bargaining unit contracts, legislation, other statewide policies and/or as a result of executive orders. Perform high profile mass updates to the CLAS on a statewide basis by creating, updating, and/or scheduling batch processes and Mark IV/SQL reports.

• Perform updates, modifications, and customer acceptance testing of the 24 Leave Accounting tables in the Table Inquiry and Maintenance System based upon the analysis of policy changes to bargaining unit contracts, legislation, CalHR memos, executive orders, department mergers, and other changes related to employment history, payroll, and statewide policy.

• Perform research, troubleshooting, and analysis of the CLAS, utilizing ad hoc reporting in the Statewide and Management Information Retrieval Systems (SWIRS/MIRS) as well as the On-line Query (OLQ) System, based on the types of policy changes listed above. Make recommendations to management for implementing system changes based on new or changing policy. Execute and monitor auditing reports related to the CLAS and contact departments regarding the errors. Prepare Mark IV system archive reports as requested from departments.

• Function as lead in the creation of monthly and annual schedules for approximately 35 batch processes and Mark IV/SQL reports utilized to update and extract data from the CLAS on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis, including the LAS Operations and Decentralized Calendars.

• Assist in batch and cursory testing of IDMS system upgrades and customer acceptance testing of modifications to the CLAS, PIP, etc. Develop instructions in the form of memos and leave letters regarding system updates and policy changes on the CLAS. Some travel may be required. Any other tasks necessary to support the unit.

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Working Conditions

Occasional travel may be required.

This position is located at The Emerald Tower on Capitol Mall, steps from Tower Bridge and is walking distance to the State Capitol. The building offers affordable monthly parking, employee gym access, an amenities center, and a beautiful mid-tower garden terrace. It is conveniently situated only blocks from Old Sacramento, numerous restaurants, a seasonal farmer’s market, and the Crocker Art Museum. Overlooking the Golden 1 Arena and Downtown Commons, the office is accessible from Sacramento Regional Transit’s light rail and bus systems, with convenient access to I-5, I-80, US 50 & US 99.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the State Controller's Office policies.

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.

Special Requirements

Take the required examination here: Analyst II Examination

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 uphold PPSD values: Professionalism, Accountability, Customer Service, Collaboration, and Trust.

• Ability to serve as a subject matter expert on business and transactional processing rules associated with the California Leave Accounting System, human resource pay, benefit, and compensation programs and exception-based processing for the statewide Personnel and Payroll systems and subsystems.

• Ability to implement and maintain the quality and accuracy and delivery of training to decentralized departmental Human Resources offices staff and internal stakeholders.

• Ability to utilize curriculum development and instructional strategies to ensure the delivery of high-quality learning experiences that contribute to the success of learners for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to perform the more complex and technical analytical assignments, such as program evaluation and planning; policy analysis and formulation; systems development; management and planning; and continually provide consultative services to management or others.

• Ability to conduct and/or review analytical studies and surveys; formulate procedures, policies, and program alternatives; make recommendations on a broad spectrum of administrative and program-related problems; review and analyze proposed legislation and advise management on the impact or potential impact; represent the State or a given department as assigned; and perform other related duties.

• Ability to reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve problems; develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively; consult with and advise administrators or other interested parties on a wide variety of subject-matter areas; and gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work; set specific goals and priorities for completing assignments; design and maintain realistic work methods, procedures, and time tables for achieving project goals; and monitor progress toward achieving goals and make modifications when needed.

Benefits

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

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.