Analyst II

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), the Analyst II is independently responsible for the development of complex legislative, regulation, and policy proposals, including accurate completion of all rulemaking supporting documents, most often in collaboration with branch and division scientific experts. The Analyst II will also review and analyze externally proposed legislation as well as regulations proposed at the State or Federal level and conduct special projects as assigned by Division Office management. The incumbent provides consultative services to branch management on the implications of such proposals and makes recommendations as appropriate. The incumbent must maintain cooperative working relationships with CDFA staff at the branch, division, legal and executive management levels, Office of Administrative Law (OAL) legal staff, members of regulated industries and their advocate groups, parties commenting on regulations, and the public.

• Conduct meetings with the Branch Chief and Division Director to develop and maintain a rule-making plan for the upcoming year.

• Answer complex questions and provide consultative services to branch staff on the rule-making process.

• Develop proposed regulations as required, by consulting with technical program experts and by applying specialized knowledge and expertise in the regulation development process.

• Draft the Public Notice to announce the proposed regulation; works with OAL and Legal to schedule public hearings as required; receives, analyzes and prepares responses to any public or industry comments; revises the proposed regulation to incorporate any public/industry comments deemed appropriate; updates the Informative Digest, Final Statement of Reasons and Fiscal/Economic Statements and works with the Legal Office to finalize the proposed regulation

• Assist the division staff to track proposed legislation through the analysis process to ensure deadlines are met and appropriate versions of prior analysis are relied upon.

• Analyze proposed state and federal legislation and regulatory proposals and composes comments as required.

• Consult with branch and division staff to assess the impact of the proposal under review on existing statutory and regulatory requirements as well as on the operations of the division.

• Serve as a consultant to Branches by independently providing technical advice in the preparation and processing of contracts, vehicle, information technology and other large or complicated purchases.

• Review all large Branch contract and purchase requests to ensure proposed scope of work and other contract and procurement specifications are clearly defined and appropriate, and that adequate funding is available.

• Ensure required documentation and justifications are included in all Division contract submissions and make recommendations to the Director for approval or disapproval.

• Initiate collaboration with technical program staff in assessment of regulatory/legislative changes on field manuals.

• At the request of branch or division staff, composes or reviews and provides comments for improvement on new manual sections consistent with new laws, regulations or policies.

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are conducted indoors. The office is located on the third floor of a four-floor building, however, regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent’s ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA’s Telework Policy. The State of California has provided a laptop computer for use in telework.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below will be disqualified from this recruitment. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the SOQ. SOQ Instructions are below:

• Restate Questions prior to response

• Include your name and job control number

• Must be single-spaced, no more than two (2) pages, and Arial size 11 font

1. Describe your experience gathering, reviewing, and interpreting information to make recommendations or support decision-making.

2. Explain how you have contributed to developing, implementing, or improving a program, policy, or process.

3. Provide an example of how you have effectively communicated complex information, verbally or in writing, and worked with others to achieve a goal.

Benefits

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

Hard Copy Applications:

If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 06/2024 version.

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 completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your State Application to be considered. The SOQ must follow the specifics as stated in the “Special Requirements” section.