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The State Small Business Credit Initiative Grant Program Analyst will support the California Office of the Small Business Advocate, (CalOSBA) and its role as the lead California office administrating the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI Program) 2.0 Technical Assistance Program. The SSBCI 2.0 Technical Assistance Program focuses on creating access to capital to entrepreneurial and small business ecosystems to eliminate opportunity gaps created by zip code, race, and gender among other variables. Across our state, we define underserved small businesses as those run by women, people of color and veterans as well as those that are low-wealth, rural and disaster impacted, among other variables as they continually face barriers to accessing capital and obtaining resources to start, grow and scale their business. CalOSBA promotes, fosters and supports California economic growth in California by working to ensure that all its small businesses and entrepreneurs have the resources they need to launch, connect to capital, connect to markets, and manage and grow their businesses. The SSBCI Grant Program Analyst will perform the more responsible, varied, and complex analytical duties to contribute to the SSBCI Program and initiatives . The SSBCI Grant Program Analyst supports the SSBCI Grant Program Manager carry out duties that help support, promote, coordinate, represent and administer the SSBCI initiative for CalOSBA.
This position is limited-term for 12 months but may be extended to 24 months and/or become permanent.
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- GO-Biz Recruitment Survey
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Hybrid: this position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule and requires reporting in-person at headquarters in Sacramento 2 times a week. #li-hybrid
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) serves as the State of California's leader for job growth and economic development efforts. GO-Biz offers a range of services to business owners including: attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and much more.
Department Website: http://www.business.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Required:
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.
Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the SOQ.
The SOQ must be typed and not more than two pages in length; must also include the applicant’s name, email, and phone number in the header, and must clearly address the following with the responses in numbered format:
- Please provide a description of your knowledge and/or experience pertaining to the administration of a Technical Assistance program, program development, and budget for direct grants to Technical Assistance Navigators or Sub-Recipients.
- Describe your ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with executive and departmental staff, members of the public, and other governmental agencies. Provide an example of a task that required you to use communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 12/30/2024Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications - Please refer to the Statement of Qualifcation instructions.
Desirable Qualifications
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office program applications, such as Word, Excel, and Power Point
Knoweledge of:
- Principles and practices of program management • Principles and practices of grant management including financial oversight and compliance • Statewide economic development issues • Economic development opportunities related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and small business support • Techniques used in researching and analyzing business development opportunities • Federal, state and local government programs and grants • Principles of consensus building • Statewide innovation networks and entrepreneurial ecosystems • Principles of business processes and practices related to supply chain management and marketing Ability to: SSBCI Grant Program Analyst Page 6 of 6 • Manage multiple complex, time-sensitive assignments concurrently • Plan and conduct meetings, conferences and seminars, and make presentations at public events • Develop and implement marketing campaigns for specific programs • Develop project management schedules and effectively communicate these schedules to stakeholders • Develop grant management procedures and best practices • Answer sensitive and/or complicated business inquiries from domestic and international businesses by providing an exceptional level of customer service • Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems • Write reports, proposals, and analyses • Work cooperatively with other staff, government agencies, and local organizations
Benefits
- Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
- Work life balance (most positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here).
- Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc)
- Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
- Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
- School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Commute Program
- Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- ScholarShare (college savings account)
- On-the-job training and professional development
- Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: http://www.business.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Recruitments JC 460000
(916) 319-9367
Recruitments@gobiz.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sara Curtis
(916) 914-1605
Sara.Curtis@gobiz.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Office
(916) 319-9367
GOBiz.HR@gobiz.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Salary
IN MOST CASES, ALL NEW TO STATE EMPLOYEES MUST START AT THE MINIMUM OF THE POSTED SALARY RANGE.
Exam and Education Documentation
AGPA Examination Link:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1764
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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