ANALYST II

Overview

Job Title:

Analyst II
Department:
Department of Social Services
Job Code: JC-507134
Classification: ANALYST II
Salary: $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 2/19/2026

This is a 12-month limited-term position and may be extended to a maximum of 24 months and/or may become permanent based on operational needs.

The Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD), Adult and Senior Care Special Projects Unit, is currently accepting applications for a Full-Time, 1-year Limited Term Analyst II position. We seek a motivated and capable individual with experience working with statutes and regulations, analyzing proposed legislation, preparing planning and decision documents, presenting recommendations to management, and working collaboratively with a variety of internal and external partners on complex policy issues.

Experience with developing regulations, instructional memos and manual procedures is desirable; candidates with this breadth of experience will be given priority consideration.

Location and work environment notes: office is near light rail, downtown plaza, and other amenities. The position offers hybrid work eligibility per Executive Order N-22-25 and at the department’s discretion. Telework does not change essential functions or CDSS policies. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyze statutes and regulations; review and interpret policy; prepare planning and decision documents.
• Develop regulations, instructional memos, and manual procedures.
• Present recommendations to management and collaborate with internal and external partners on complex policy issues.
• Contribute to a team focused on health and safety protections for vulnerable persons in care.

Special notes:
If you want to share how you learned about this opportunity, you may complete the Recruitment Survey.

Minimum Requirements are listed in the Class Specification. You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST II

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

• Job Code: JC-507134
• Position #(s):
  
  -955
• Working Title:
  
  Analyst II
• Classification: ANALYST II
• Salary: $6,031.00 - $7,547.00
• Number of Positions: 1
• Work Location:
  
  Sacramento County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Mission is to serve, protect, and support the people of California in need, empowering wellbeing and addressing inequities. The Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) aims to promote health, safety, and quality of life for individuals in community care through regulatory enforcement and collaboration.

Please Note:

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with the application to be considered. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified. Do not include confidential information in documents submitted; confidential information is automatically redacted upon submission. Include the position number on STD 678 (Examination/Employment Application) in the Job Title section.

• SOQ: A one-page SOQ covering:
  • What makes you the best candidate for this unit
  • Describe policy-related experience and how it prepared you for this position

You may be required to provide unofficial transcripts for verification; official transcripts may be requested ining and Development assignments may be considered based on eligibility and are temporary, not to exceed 24 months. Out-of-state residents may be required to provide proof of California residency before appointment.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received by the Final Filing Date. If applying electronically, use Cal Careers. Hard-copy packages may be mailed or dropped off at the Department of Social Services, as listed in the original posting. Required documents may include:

• STD 678 (or Cal Careers electronic application) with all relevant…