ANALYST II

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Supervisor I, Corrections Planning and Grant Programs Division, this position serves as an administrative and program analyst for federal and state grant funded programs. This position is responsible to gather budget and program data and information, analyze it for accuracy, resolve any discrepancies, prepare, track and meet timelines, and develop reports and recommendations for management. This position works in conjunction with Field Representatives to conduct planning and administrative functions for federal and state programs to improve the effectiveness of state and local correctional systems, reduce program costs, maximize resources, and enhance public safety through cost-effective, promising, and evidence-based strategies. Analyst II’s are assigned the most complex and highest volume grants. These positions work on the most high-profile grants and grants with the greatest number of grantees.

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Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your state application. The SOQ is a discussion of how your education and experience qualifies you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ must not exceed two (2) pages in length, in 12-point Arial font, with 1-inch margins. Your application may be disqualified from consideration if your SOQ does not adhere to the requests outlined in the SOQ criteria below. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as your response to the SOQ. Your SOQ must specifically address the following question to be considered for this position:

1. Based on the Duty Statement/Job Description for this position, please describe how your relevant work experience and/or education qualify you for this position.

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 present ideas and information effectively
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with other staff and unit
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow instructions
• Must be able to use tact and good judgement in dealing with people
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, while maintaining attention to detail
• Knowledge of good customer service techniques while effectively working under pressure and effectively dealing with change.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  In addition to your application, you are required to submit a statement of qualifications, please see the special requirements section or visit for more details.