ANALYST II JC-

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can make to us and the work we do.

The Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) of the California Department of Public Health works to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We run the largest screening program in the world and set a standard in delivering high-quality, cost-effective genetic services to all Californians. The mission of GDSP is “to serve the people of California by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders.”

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Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical staff services, such as program planning, evaluation, systems development, budgeting, monitoring, and providing consultative services to management. The Analyst II is responsible for monitoring key Prenatal Screening (PNS) Program activities necessary to ensure the quality and timeliness of prenatal screening services under new and existing PNS Program operations.

The Analyst II supports the screening programs for neural tube defects (NTDs) and the cell-free DNA (cfDNA) prenatal genetic abnormalities and works with the Prenatal Logistics team to implement, maintain, and disseminate new program policies and protocols. The Analyst II also provides technical oversight and evaluation of laboratory contractor compliance with PNS Program policies, particularly those related to cfDNA screening services, including planning and documenting contractor meetings, tracking follow-up actions, and coordinating with regional case coordinators to address escalated case management issues.

The incumbent performs all duties in order to carry out the mission of the Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) Division, which is “to improve the lives of California families affected by genetic disorders.”

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:

• A high level of responsibility and independence.
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and organize complex work assignments.
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple projects and daily tasks.
• Positive attitude and high degree of professionalism at all times.
• Excellent and effective analytical skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Ability to assess issues and quickly identify the best possible solution(s).
• Effective leadership skills, including excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with sensitive issues that have a high level of conflict.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to perform well both independently and as a team to meet deadlines.

Statement of Qualifications/Writing Sample

Your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must address the question below and it must be submitted in a…