Statewide Talent Development Facilitator

Job Description and Duties

Why join CalHR?

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) was named a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner for strengths development, a national recognition of organizations that build cultures helping people do their best work. This honor reflects our department-wide investment in a strengths-based workplace that supports growth, leadership and a stronger employee experience. Join CalHR to work in an environment that prioritizes professional development and public service.

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is the pillar of human resources management for all state employees. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 400 CalHR team members who serve as trusted advisors to our strategic partners and the public. If you are interested in providing exceptional human resource services and guidance, CalHR is the place for you. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate professionals. Get to know us more here!

CalHR employees are excluded from bargaining and are eligible to receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role

Are you an expert in facilitating virtual and in-person leadership courses? Do you have experience developing learning solutions leveraging educational technology tools? Do you want to lead transformational growth for statewide leaders? Then we are looking for you to join our team of Learning and Development professionals!

Under the general direction of the Supervisor II, the Analyst III is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs as they apply to Statewide Talent Development. The Analyst III conducts research and facilitates learning to the State of California workforce through a variety of training programs and educational experiences for the Talent Development Unit.

How to Apply
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Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Employees are currently required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: Merit Salary Adjustment (MSA): Approximately every twelve (12) months depending on the position and based on performance, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary of the position.

Special Requirements

All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Applicants must number and include the full text of the SOQ items in their response. Please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. SOQs should be limited to a maximum of three (3) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.

1. Describe a high-visibility, management-level, enterprise or statewide learning program you prepared and facilitated in an in-person, virtual, or hybrid setting. Explain how you engaged a complex or diverse audience, managed the environment, and assessed the effectiveness of your facilitation.
2. Describe a learning solution you designed, delivered, or significantly improved using learning theory and technology. Include the goal, your role, technology used, success measures, and how you incorporated diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
3. Describe your experience leading multiple concurrent training programs, strategic initiatives, or complex projects. Tell me the tools you used and explain how you ensured deliverables were completed on time. How did you work with Subject Matter Experts and collaborate with stakeholders to address competing priorities, challenges, or expectations.

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see our Work4CA guide.

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:

• Demonstrated experience facilitating complex, sensitive, or high-impact topics for high-visibility learning programs.

• Experience managing challenging group dynamics, encouraging productive dialogue, and maintaining an inclusive and psychologically safe learning environment in instructor-led, virtual, and hybrid environments.

• Advanced knowledge of adult-learning principles and facilitation methodologies, including experiential learning, learner-centered instruction, collaborative learning, and strategies that promote workplace application.

• Experience creating learning experiences that are equitable and accessible to diverse participants by applying universal design principles.

• Experience developing engaging and instructionally sound learning materials, including facilitator guides, participant materials, presentations, activities, assessments, job aids, and digital learning resources.

• Proficiency with rapid authoring tools, such as Articulate 360.

• Ability to adapt learning content and facilitation approaches for all levels of management and other specialized audiences.

• Experience leading enterprise-level or statewide learning programs and projects, including planning, implementation, scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to consult with executives, departments, and stakeholders to assess organizational and performance needs, clarify learning objectives, and recommend appropriate learning or facilitation strategies.

• Experience building collaborative relationships and leading cross-functional or cross-departmental initiatives, including the ability to resolve competing priorities and build consensus.

• Experience using participant feedback, assessments, performance measures, and workplace-impact information to evaluate learning-program effectiveness.

• Ability to analyze and evaluate workforce trends, legislation, policies, and organizational priorities to suggest strategic recommendations and improvements for program needs.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, including experience preparing and delivering executive briefings, reports, presentations, recommendations, and other communications for technical and nontechnical audiences.

• Experience designing and delivering train-the-trainer programs that prepare facilitators to deliver content consistently, confidently, and in alignment with established program standards

• CalHR employees are expected to model and support CalHR Core Values.

Benefits

CalHR ensures that all state employees, retirees and their dependents have access to competitive, quality and affordable benefits. Please visit our new Benefits website at for more information!

Additional Application Information

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

• Electronic Submission: Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as state on the job vacancy announcement.
• U.S Postal Service Mail: Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.

Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

Per CCR 249.3 we may fill additional positions from this recruitment.

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 must be included. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions.